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The world’s biggest talent show, “America’s Got Talent” is celebrating 20 years on air for its 20th season. Spice girl Melanie Brown, a.k.a. Mel B. returns to the judges table, taking over for supermodel Heidi Klum, along with returning judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel.
Simon Cowell said, “honestly, we don’t know who is coming out on stage.”
During the show taping that Hollywood Junket attended, the judges got a special treat when a returning contestant from 20 years ago took to the audition stage. She’s singer Jessica Sanchez. The last time Jessica was on “America’s Got Talent,” she was ten years old during the show’s first season.
Where has Jessica been all these years?? Jessica said she was very young and it took 20 years to find herself as an artist. She sang, “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone. After her amazing performance. Mel B said she has the voice of an angel. Sofia said there’s something special about her and the fact that AGT is having its 20 year anniversary, “and you are here. It’s meant to be….”

Pictured: (l-r) Howie Mandel, Mel B, Terry Crews, Sofía Vergara, Simon Cowell, Jessica Sanchez– Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC
“American Idol” fans will also remember that Jessica Sanchez was the runner-up in season 11. During her AGT audition, Jessica also has some exciting news, that she is expecting her first baby.
Other acts of the day included Light Wire Company; a nine-year-old dancer named Bronson; a South African talent who got emotional and was crying. He said it’s a dream to be on AGT. His contortion act was something that the judges had not seen before. Sofia stated that it was “on a different level.” The judges also saw a magician perform a trick that consisted of teddy bears given to members of the audience. It was a color trick with the bears that involved the judges and viewers at home.

Pictured: Amadou ‘Lastic Boy’ — Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC
Howie said three magicians have won “America’s Got Talent” and have headlining shows in Las Vegas. “This is a good time for magic on AGT!”
“America’s Got Talent” season 20 premieres May 27th at 8 pm ET/PT on NBC.