'America's Got Talent' – Kenan Thompson To Cover For Simon Cowell

Aug 18, 2020 by apost team

After the news of Simon Cowell's back injury, which meant he would be unable to take part in any TV shows whilst he recovered from surgery, people started questioning who would be filling in for him. It has now been confirmed that Kenan Thompson will be covering Cowell's position on "America's Got Talent."

Thompson, a “Saturday Night Live” cast member will temporarily step in for Cowell and become a judge on "America's Got Talent" as there is currently no update on when Cowell will be able to return to the show. Last week, Kelly Clarkson filled in for Cowell.

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According to Variety, Cowell needed to be hospitalized on August 8th when he was testing out a new bicycle in his Malibu home and was thrown from the bike and broke his back. He is now recovering from surgery.

He has been grateful for the support he has received from fans and thanked the doctors and nurses who have been caring for him calling them "Some of the nicest people I have ever met."

The 42-year-old actor, who rose to fame through hit 90s sitcom Kenan & Kel, is said to be further developing his connection to NBC with his new comedy series “Kenan” which, according to Deadline, will air during 2020/21 season. The show will focus on a recently widowed host of Atlanta’s number 2 morning show played by Thompson.

What do you think about Kenan Thompson filling in for Simon Cowell? We wish him a speedy recovery! Share this story with all the AGT fans you know.