First Look: Julianne Hough, Gabrielle Union Join “America’s Got Talent” Judging Panel

Hough and Union will be judges in the upcoming fourteenth season.

AGT - Season 14 | Trae Patton/NBC

Season fourteen of “America’s Got Talent” officially entered production this week, which means Julianne Hough and Gabrielle Union have officially begun their stint as judges.

Hough and Union, who are replacing Mel B and Heidi Klum, will be judging alongside returning principals Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel.

After making his debut during the recent “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” season, Terry Crews will continue as host for the new summer season. He replaces previous summer-season host Tyra Banks.

Production will take place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium throughout March. In support of the new season, NBC shared photos of the new judges’ panel.

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT — “Auditions” — Pictured: (l-r) Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT — “Auditions” — Pictured: (l-r) Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, Gabrielle Union, Simon Cowell, Julianne Hough — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

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