[04/19/07 - 02:10 PM]  [via press release from NBC]    Series to
Also Include Jerry Springer as New Host of Wide-open Talent
Circus  BURBANK -- April 19, 2007 -- NBC announced today Sharon
Osbourne will join David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan to judge
the second season of the hit talent competition series
"America's Got Talent" when it returns with a two-hour premiere
on Tuesday, May 29 (9-11 p.m. ET). As previously announced,
Jerry Springer will be the new host of the series, which was
last summer's top-rated new show.   "Sharon Osbourne is show
business personified and she has seen and done it all," said
Plestis. "She will make an excellent fit with David and Piers,
who we're delighted to have back for another great season."
"We're very excited about our new ensemble of judges and host
this season," said Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of FremantleMedia
North America, executive producer of "America's Got Talent."
"I'm certain this extraordinary and dynamic group will prove
most entertaining to our growing audience.