AMERICA’S Got Talent assesses the future of Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel on the hit reality competition show for season 20 next summer.

The America’s Got Talent finale took place on Tuesday night, with singing janitor Richard Goodall being crowned the winner of season 19.

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On a recent red carpet, Simon Cowell confirmed exclusively to The US Sun that despite his famous co-stars who helped the NBC show stay number one in the primetime summer ratings for years, he has not renewed their multi-million dollar contracts for next season. .

The UK lead judge and executive producer revealed that casting contestants for the landmark run remains his priority.

When asked if Sofia, 52, Heidi, 51, and Howie, 68, will return next season, Simon grinned and said, “You know I can’t answer that.

“Let’s start casting. Let me start casting properly first, then the other parts will all work.”

Executives have teased bringing back former judges from previous seasons to attend auditions or return for the finale next summer, including Baywatch star David Hasselhoff or Piers Morgan.

When asked which former judges would not like to return, he laughed: ‘You know the answer to that!

“I mean, seriously, I always say this: It’s not us they tune in to, it’s the acts. And luckily they fly in from all over the world and you see things they’ve never seen before. I would I wouldn’t have had a chance to see acts like this if I hadn’t made this show.

“So the fact that they’re flying in and upping their game, that’s always what I keep saying to the producers, always, always, always understand. Without actions we are nothing. Really, they’re not just going to look at us.”

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RESPONSE FROM HOWIE AND HEIDI

The news came as a shock to Simon’s old friend Howie.

Howie responded to Simon’s refusal to confirm his job, joking: “What a disappointing moment. Now I’m speechless.

“I’m not pitching. I’d like to come back.”

He then joked that given series winner Richard’s life-changing performance in 2024 thanks to AGT, he might replace him as janitor at his Indiana Middle School.

“I’ll get on a plane and go sing somewhere. I could also be a janitor in Terre Haute Indiana. You don’t know. In season 20 I could be cleaning up. Give me a cloth.”

Heidi added that it was “amazing” to be part of NBC’s top show and loved her role on the series.

‘I’m just there to have a good time.

“I feel like I’m one of many voices at home who think the same way I do, and I’m just putting it out there for them.

‘The same goes for Simon. I’m sure there are a lot of people who agree with what he says or something. We are all different people and we have different feelings about what we see on stage. So I feel like we’re all different voices of people at home. “

BUZZER BRAWL

Howie may be most concerned about his future, given the tension the audience saw earlier this season.

During the quarter-finals, The US Sun captured Simon and Howie’s clash over sending Japanese dance group Airfootworks to the finals.

Although it was Howie’s week to hand out a golden buzzer, Simon took over and pressed it, sending the act to the finals.

Moments later on the red carpet, Howie shouted across the room at Simon, “Why did you choose my act?” and “You tried to steal my golden buzzer.”

Simon ignored his upset judge and opted to pose for photos with Heidi and presenter Terry Crews.

However, Howie marched back to the carpet and purposefully stood in front of the AGT boss, making him invisible to photographers.

As Heidi pulled him away, an unhappy Simon complained, “You can’t do that!”

Simon was then on the end of another jab from Howie, who was also furious for touching his co-star’s hand during the buzzer-pressing melee.

The famous germaphobe fired back at Simon: “In fifteen years, guys, this is the only hand I’ve ever accidentally touched.”

Grinning at the drama, Simon then served up his own zinger, telling the stand-up, “I’ve given you so much material!”

As Howie stormed back to the TV interview room, Simon cheekily added, “Sorry about that.”

However, Howie admitted while speaking to The US Sun that he wasn’t sure he could make peace with Simon over the buzzer move.

To the question: “How are you going to solve this?” Mandel replied, “I don’t know. I’m going to talk to HR.”

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SEASON 19 WINNER

All the judges agreed that Indiana school janitor Richard, 55, was a deserving winner of season 19.

The talented singer captured the hearts of America with his powerful performances and his heartwarming story about finding love and success later in life.

Richard previously spoke to The US Sun about how taking home the $1 million prize will change his and new wife Angela’s lives forever.

Richard said he hopes he can emulate Britain’s Got Talent enigmas Paul Potts and Susan Boyle by having a film biopic or documentary made about his life.

Angela added that fans may be shocked by some of the dark trials Richard has faced during his life.

“Richard’s life would make a wonderful movie. The most important thing? I just can’t release it to the world yet. It’s just life that hasn’t been kind.”

As for who would be cast as Richard, he thinks it would be cool if Zac Efron played him.

“But he’ll probably have to put on some weight. It sounds fun and I’m willing to take on anything.”

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