The Heidi Klum Effect

Klum’s return also demonstrated how familiar personalities can bring an additional sense of excitement to long-running television programs.

America’s Got Talent has regularly featured guest judges and changing panel members throughout its history.

The format allows the show to introduce different personalities while maintaining its central competition.

Klum’s previous experience made her particularly well suited to step back into the role.

She already understood the show’s format.

She knew what contestants faced when they walked onto the stage.

And she had years of experience watching performers attempt to impress the judges.

The Contestants Take Center Stage

Although the judges receive considerable attention, the central focus of America’s Got Talent remains the contestants.

Every season brings singers, dancers, comedians, magician