The former “America’s Next Top Model” host will take over for Nick
Cannon on the talent competition, she announced Sunday evening.
“Since I was a little girl, I’ve been obsessed with grandiose acts and
performers who make the seemingly impossible possible. I love how ‘AGT’
brings that feeling into everyone’s home, capturing the best of people
who come out and give it their all to make those big, fierce and
outrageous dreams come true," she said in a press release.
"I look forward to connecting with the dreamers, having fun and giving
hugs and words of encouragement when needed. And maybe I’ll get one or
two performers to smize for the audience!”
Cannon quit the show in social media posts in the middle of February
after NBC execs reportedly discussed firing him over a racially charged
joke during a stand-up performance.
“Recently many of my mentors have cautioned me that soon 'The System'
would come down on me because I was speaking too many truths and being
to loud about it. I had no idea that it all would hit so close to home. I
find myself in a dark place having to make a decision that I wish I
didn't have to, but as a man, an artist, and a voice for my community I
will not be silenced, controlled or treated like a piece of property.
There is no amount of money worth my dignity or my integrity,” Cannon
wrote on Facebook.
“I have loved hosting ‘America’s Got Talent for the last 8 seasons,
watching talented, brave, and courageous Americans accomplish their
dreams in front of millions has been nothing but a joy, and everyone has
been a pleasure to work with but my soul won't allow me to be in
business with corporations that attempt to frown on freedom of speech,
censor artists, and question cultural choices.”
Banks, meanwhile, has plenty of experience in the camera. The former
supermodel hosted “America’s Next Top Model” for 22 seasons, won two
Daytime Emmys for “The Tyra Banks Show” and co-hosted the “FABLife” talk
show for two months.
She also served as an adviser on the most recent season of “The Celebrity Apprentice.”
“Not only is Tyra smart and beautiful, she’s also warm, compassionate
and a lot of fun,” said Trish Kinane, President of Entertainment
Programming, Fremantle North America. “She will fit right into the crazy
world of ‘AGT.’”
Filming of season 12 of “America’s Got Talent” was delayed
after the death of judge Mel B.’s father, but is expected to resume
soon with additional judges Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum.
The show is expected to return in May.
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