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America’s Got Talent: All-Stars has been officially given the green light to begin production earlier on Friday by NBC.
The spin-off series, created by Simon Cowell, 63, will bring back familiar faces as they compete for a new and coveted ‘All Star’ title.
The original America’s Got Talent competition series first premiered in 2006 and has been a huge success over the years. Season 17 of the hit show, which aired earlier this year, had about 6 million viewers per episode.
New spin-off: America’s Got Talent: All-Stars has been green-lit by NBC and will air next year in 2023; the current judges, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell, and host, Terry Crews, for AGT’s main show
According to Deadlinethe upcoming series will star in past winners, finalists, fan favorites and also a few viral sensations who will compete to become an All-Star.
In the spin-off, beloved and current America’s Got Talent judges will transfer to the new show, such as Simon, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.
The only judge who will not participate in the All-Stars competition series is Sofia Vergara, the publication reports.
Terry Crews, the current host of America’s Got Talent, aka AGT, will also host the spin-off. Previous hosts of the series have been Nick Cannon, Tyra Banks and Jerry Springer.
Creator: Simon Cowell, the creator of the main hit show, also created America’s Got Talent: All-Stars and will serve as a judge on the new series; seen in September in Pasadena
Beloved Series: America’s Got Talent first aired in 2006 and has had two spin-off series in the past: AGT: The Champions and AGT: Extreme
Go no further: Sofia Vergara, a current judge on America’s Got Talent, will not be a judge on the upcoming spin-off talent show; seen in September in Pasadena
Production will begin later this month in October and special auditions are currently underway. A firm release date has yet to be confirmed, but the show is slated for next year in 2023.
America’s Got Talent: All-Stars isn’t the main show’s first spin-off. AGT: The champions also brought past finalists, winners, and live round participants competing for the world championship title.
AGT: Extreme was an additional series created from the original and aimed primarily at talented stunt performers. The show first aired earlier this year in February 2022.
Retaining her role: Heidi Klum, also a current judge on the original series, will serve as judge for the All-Stars spin-off
Familiar Faces: The upcoming series will feature past winners, finalists, fan favorites, and also a few viral sensations competing for the All-Stars title; Howie Mandel, current AGT judge and future judge on spin-off series, see in September
America’s Got Talent has another 70 editions around the world such as Britain’s Got Talent and Philippines Got Talent.
According to Deadlinethe beloved show also holds a Guinness World Records title for most successful reality television format.
Over the years, the series, which has become a household name for many, has been nominated for numerous awards since its premiere, including a Primetime Emmy Award, People’s Choice Award and Critics Choice Award.
The 17th season aired recently, earlier last month in September, and attracted approximately 6.8 million viewers.
The Mayyas took first place on the final season and are an all-female alternative dance troupe consisting of 36 members.
Recent winners: The Mayyas were the winners of the 17th season and are an all-female dance troupe
Host: Terry Crews will also appear on All-Stars to host the special spin-off competition; photographed in September