So many judges. Since America’s Got Talent debuted in June 2006, the show has undergone many changes. Not only have the rules been changed and the institutions changed, but there have been a ton of celebrities who have taken a seat at the judges’ table.
The series, made by Simon Cowell, out with Piers Morgan, David Hasselhoff en Sharon Osbourne calls the shots. Later, the show expanded to four judges and the maker came to the table.
That said, the league show is not without its controversies. In 2019, NBC announced that season 14 judges Julianne Hough en Gabrielle Union would not return after just one season. After the shocking exits, reports appeared that the Being Mary Jane star was released from the show to encourage those who are set to speak out against an offensive joke made during the filmmaking. In addition, staff complained that the actress’ hairstyles were ‘too black’ for the show’s audience.
In an interview in May 2020, Union spoke out against the “toxic” culture on the show.
‘I’m changing shape to make myself more palatable. I immerse myself in something I do not recognize. I had to look at myself and say, ‘Do you want to keep it easy? Or do you want them to be and stand? “Because I’m not the only one who’s poisoned at work,” she said Variation at the time, also claimed that Cowell smoked in his dressing room next to herself, even though she was allergic to smoke and had asked him to stop.
‘I could not escape. I stayed sick for two months, ”he said We are going to need more wine author sei. ‘It affects my voice, which affects my ability to do my job. I felt isolated. I felt put off when I asked to follow basic laws. I want to get to work and be healthy and safe and listen to them. ”
Fremantle, Syco and NBC began an investigation into their claims, but found no evidence that the environment was not inclusive.
“Through the research process, it has been revealed that no one associated with the show made any meaningful or engaging remarks about Ms. Union’s appearance, and that neither race nor gender contributed to the progress or elimination of participants at any time, The statement issued at the moment reads: ‘We continue to create an inclusive environment for everyone involved in the show, and the preservation AGT as one of the most diverse programs on television. ”
In June 2020, the Bring It On star has filed an official complaint claiming she witnessed “racist jokes, racist behavior, discrimination of sexual orientation, and excessive focus on the appearance of female judges.”
De Welcome to the Party writer also claimed that chairman of NBC Entertainment Paul Telegdy – who has been released since the network – threatened her when she spoke out about the racism she experienced.
Scroll down to look back at all the stars who have served as judges on the show over the years.
