It’s official. After a few months of speculation, NBC has announced that America’s Got Talent judge Heidi Klum is exiting the show ahead of season 20. She’s been a staple and one of the sweeter panelists on the reality talent series for years now, so her absence is definitely going to be felt. The model will be replaced by her fellow former judge on the panel, Spice Girls alum Mel B.

According to Deadline, an exact reason for this exit wasn’t given, though it could have to do with her reality series Project Runway, which she hosted on Bravo from 2004 to 2017. The network has decided to bring the show back for season 21, which premieres July 31, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET with two episodes on Freeform. Episodes will also stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT — “Auditions” — Pictured: (l-r) Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Terry Crews, Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)