Howard Stern has stepped up to take the place of "America's Got Talent" judge Piers Morgan who announced last month that he wouldn't be back for another season.

The announcement came early Thursday from the president of Alternative and Late Night Programming at NBC. "Howard Stern's larger-than-life personality will bring a thrilling new dynamic to ‘America’s Got Talent’ starting this summer,” said Telegdy. “He’s a proven innovator and his track record in broadcasting is truly remarkable. Howard is very passionate about this show and is fully committed to its future success.”

The controversial radio host will join Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel, as Morgan departs to focus on his CNN talk show, "Piers Morgan Tonight."

Production for the reality show will move to New York, which will allow Stern to continue hosting his SiriusXM radio show.





Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/television/NATL-Howard-Stern-to-Judge-Americas-Got-Talent-135656133.html#ixzz1gccCQq7I

Ick. Maybe I am a fuddy duddy, but I don't think someone who has made his mark in such an adult's only genre should be hosting a family show.

To me it seems like a stunt casting. What will he say? What will he do? I don't know if he's right for AGT, but I actually would be interested in seeing him on American Idol.

Good grief with all the talent out there they had to pick this guy?

Anything for ratings, I suppose. This won't make me tune in.

LOL, I wasn't going to tune in before....now I'm REALLY not.

Chris wrote:

To me it seems like a stunt casting. What will he say? What will he do? I don't know if he's right for AGT, but I actually would be interested in seeing him on American Idol.

He would be a better fit on Idol. AGT seems a little too family friendly to him.