By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! Months ago, the America’s Got Talent (AGT) on-air team (Judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and franchise creator Simon Cowell) began their twenty-first search for their next $1 million champion. After 14 Golden Buzzers, heartbreaking eliminations, two guest judges (Kenan Thompson and Heidi Klum), and shocking results, […]
Jake’s AGT Take – Heidi Klum RETURNS to Guest Judge
September 8, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com She’s back! Longtime AGT judge Heidi Klum rejoined the show and filled in for series creator Simon Cowell, as he is recovering from back surgery. She reunited with fellow show veterans Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk! For many longtime fans of the NBC talent competition, […]
Jake’s AGT Take – Novelty Acts Take Over Season 21 Auditions
June 23, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) is in the process of its search for its latest $1 million winner! During the first three weeks of the Season 21 Judges Auditions, the judges (Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B) have fought at times to give acts the Golden Buzzer. So far, […]
Jake’s AGT Take – A Familiar Face Returns for Season 21
June 9, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back with its twenty-first search for talent! Last week, host Terry Crews and judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B held court at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the first set of Judges’ Auditions. For the first time ever, 3 GOLDEN BUZZERS were […]
Jake’s AGT Take: Meet the Season 20 Winner!
September 24, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s 20th Anniversary Season has concluded! Earlier this year, thousands of acts auditioned for the chance to impress producers. Only a select few were invited by show producers to appear in front of veteran judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B. 10 acts received an […]
Jake’s AGT Take – Episode 15: The Season 20 Semifinals
September 18, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season is winding down! We are closing in on the finale, and 11 acts vied for the right to join Steve Ray Ladson, Mama Duke, Micah Palace, and Team Recycled in the hunt to inherit Richard Goodall’s crown and sash. AGT Insider dropped that the […]
Jake’s AGT Take – Episode 14: Howie Mandel Takes Control
September 11, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT)’s twentieth anniversary season’s live shows are underway! Already, Mama Duke, Steve Ray Ladson, and Micah Palace have punched their tickets to the finale thanks to the live Golden Buzzers! On Tuesday, 11 acts competed for three spots in the AGT: Season 20 semifinals. Also, Howie Mandel awarded the fourth live Golden […]
Jake’s AGT Take – Episode Seven: Jessica Sanchez’s Return!
July 16, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season! Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk. In the seventh episode of Jake’s […]
Jake’s AGT Take S20: Mel B’s Strict Expectations & 7 Favorites
June 19, 2025 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its 20th anniversary season! Veteran judge Mel B returned to the main show for the first time in seven years, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara at the Judges’ Desk. In the fourth episode of Jake’s […]
Jake’s AGT Take: Talking Season 20 with AGT Time Podcast
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am delighted to welcome back Cody L. Patterson and his fellow co-hosts, AGT Commenter and Jay Bock, to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Together with their colleagues Ryan “Minnesota Ryan” Rivard and Stephen Michael, this trio has covered the long-running NBC talent competition. On this post-season episode of […]