Howard Stern to judge 'America's Got Talent'

MUMBAI: US broadcaster NBC has announced that American radio personality, television host and author Howard Stern will serve as the new judge on the reality show ?America?s Got Talent?, produced by FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell?s Syco Television.

Stern will provide his feedback on the contestants who are currently auditioning in major cities around the country for the show?s upcoming seventh season.

Production of the live shows of ?America?s Got Talent? also will be moving to New York, where Stern will continue to helm his SiriusXM radio program.

NBC president, alternative and late night programming Paul Telegdy said, "Howard Stern?s larger-than-life personality will bring a thrilling new dynamic to ?America?s Got Talent? starting this summer. 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."

Stern helped to transform American radio and put syndicated satellite radio on the map on SiriusXM. As the outspoken, unedited and headline-grabbing host of ?The Howard Stern Show? radio program, Stern was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005 and became a pop-culture icon with a massive loyal fan base. Since 1987, he has hosted numerous television shows, record-breaking pay-per-view events and home video releases. He also embarked on a five-month political campaign for governor of New York in 1994.