Kenan Thompson Guest Judge
Kenan Thompson joins America's Got Talent as the first guest judge for live quarterfinals.
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Thompson will join for the third night of Live Shows, with 11 acts competing that night (Acro Canine Crew, Daniel Alvarez, Elsie, Guy Kelton Jones, Herwan Legaillard, Holland & Sienna, Isaac Atkins, Kameron Marshall, Lai Noelle, Maria, and Pynk Beard) and is likely to press the Golden Buzzer for one of them.
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Thompson publicly expressed excitement about stepping in, saying, 'This is incredible. Seize the moment, if you have nerves turn those nerves into superpowers.'
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He is the first guest judge to preside over AGT's live Quarterfinals; in 2020 he was the second guest judge during the same stage, after Kelly Clarkson.
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Cowell's absence is due to back surgery linked to injuries from his 2020 e-bike accident, described as a routine procedure to address ongoing spinal issues.
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AGT framed Thompson's appearance with social posts calling him 'a comedy legend taking over the Judges' table,' highlighting the experimental nature of live quarterfinals without Cowell.
Kenan Thompson, the longest-serving cast member in Saturday Night Live history, will guest judge on NBC's America's Got Talent during the Quarterfinals on September 1, stepping in for Simon Cowell who is recovering from back surgery AOL. Thompson will preside over the third night of live shows, where 11 acts will compete for advancement, and he expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, saying, "This is incredible. Seize the moment, if you have nerves turn those nerves into superpowers."
Thompson's Prior Experience Filling Cowell's Seat
Thompson previously guest judged during AGT's live Quarterfinals in 2020, making him well-acquainted with the role EW. However, he will become the first guest judge to preside over the live Quarterfinals since then. Kelly Clarkson was the guest judge ahead of him in 2020, meaning Thompson brings returning experience to a role that has remained largely absent during the live rounds.
Cowell Sidelined by Ongoing Spinal Issues
Simon Cowell is undergoing back surgery linked to injuries sustained from a 2020 e-bike accident Yahoo Entertainment. The procedure is described as routine, aimed at addressing ongoing spinal problems that have plagued him for years. Cowell remains the show's creator and executive producer despite his medical absence from the judges' table.
Eleven Acts Compete for Thompson's Potential Golden Buzzer
The September 1 episode will feature performances from Acro Canine Crew, Daniel Alvarez, Elsie, Guy Kelton Jones, Herwan Legaillard, Holland & Sienna, Isaac Atkins, Kameron Marshall, Lai Noelle, Maria, and Pynk Beard Carter Matt. Thompson will have the opportunity to press the Golden Buzzer for one standout performer. As a comedy legend, his judging perspective adds a different dynamic to the panel during this critical stage of the competition.
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