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Simon Cowell Out, Kenan Thompson In | Des Moines News
Simon Cowell’s stepping away for back surgery, but don’t worry—Kenan Thompson, comedy legend and SNL icon, is taking the reins for the quarterfinals. This isn’t his first rodeo with back woes—he famously suffered a near-fatal e-bike crash in 2020. The judging panel will include Mel B, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and host Terry Crews, with past guest judges like Nikki Glaser and Emma Bunton already making appearances. While Thompson’s filling in for the Sept 1 episode, more surprise judges could join later. Simon’s been a staple on AGT for 11 seasons, and the winner will be crowned on Sept…
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