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Kenan Thompson to Guest‑Judge on America’s Got Talent During Simon Cowell’s Recovery

Producers will use rotating guest judges to keep the live quarterfinals on schedule during Cowell’s short recovery from a routine back procedure.

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Simon Cowell is taking a break from AGT for a routine back surgery.

Overview

  • AGT announced on Friday, Aug. 28 that Kenan Thompson will sit at the judges’ table for the Quarterfinals Round 3 episode airing Tuesday, Sept. 1.
  • Simon Cowell stepped away after a non‑emergency back procedure and his representative says he is expected to return in a few weeks, though exact episode absences remain undecided.
  • Thompson previously filled in for Cowell during live quarterfinals after Cowell’s 2020 e‑bike spinal injury, making this a familiar substitution for the show.
  • Producers plan to rotate guest judges as needed so the live competition and public voting can continue uninterrupted, but they have not confirmed whether Cowell will appear for the two‑part finale on Sept. 22–23.
  • The temporary plan preserves the live format for contestants and viewers while respecting Cowell’s medical privacy and avoiding disruption to the season’s schedule.