Top 10 Best America's Got Talent Judges

The Top Ten

  1. Howie Mandel

    Howard Michael "Howie" Mandel is a Canadian comedian, actor, television host, and voice actor. He gained early recognition as Dr. Wayne Fiscus on the medical drama St. Elsewhere and became widely known as the host of the game show Deal or No Deal. He's also notable for creating, producing, and providing... read more

    I appreciate Howie's down-to-earth honesty.

    He gets pleased so easily! I love it!

  2. Simon Cowell

    Simon Phillip Cowell (born October 7, 1959) is an English television personality, entrepreneur, record executive, philanthropist, and film and television producer. He gained fame as a judge on several talent shows including Pop Idol, The X Factor UK, and Britain's Got Talent. Cowell also created the... read more

    For all the people saying Simon is a mean narcissist, he has actually changed quite a bit and is very kind nowadays. For the few saying he is annoying because of this, he still shares his honest opinions and stands by what he believes in.

    Howie Mandel, on the other hand, appreciates too many silly acts and doesn't seem to enjoy many of the genuinely good acts. I don't understand how he ranks as number one, but he is still a good judge overall.

    He does sometimes go a little too far, telling the bad contestants they can't ever improve and judges them based on their appearance when they're there to be judged for their skills. Other than that, he's just doing his job. There are so many people that get way too offended after being lied to by friends and family. They don't realize that they're there to be judged and that Simon isn't one of those people who will lie to you just for the sake of not hurting your feelings.

  3. Mel B

    Melanie Janine Brown (born May 29, 1975), known professionally as Mel B, is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. She gained international fame in the 1990s as a member of the Spice Girls, where she was nicknamed Scary Spice. The group has sold over 85 million records worldwide... read more

    Mel is the most authentic and honest of the judges. She comes across as the warmest (Simon's the coldest). It's a shame Simon uses her as the scapegoat.

    Mel B came across as a sincere and warm person. I believe her own challenges impacted her ability to feel empathetic towards the performers.

    She is so nice. When you get a no from her, you know you are bad.

  4. Piers Morgan

    Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan, known professionally as Piers Morgan, is a British journalist and television personality currently working as the U.S. editor-at-large for Mail Online. He previously served as a presenter on Good Morning Britain and hosted Piers Morgan Live on CNN. Morgan has also been a judge... read more

    Piers Morgan is currently the only good judge on the show. He's the only judge that actually criticizes and buzzes the bad acts. The best judge ever.

    In my opinion, he's the only ACTUAL judge ever on the show. The other judges should be called worshipers instead of judges.

    He's the best. This was his show before they took it from him.

  5. Howard Stern

    Howard Allan Stern is an American radio and television personality, producer, author, actor, and photographer. He is best known for his radio show, The Howard Stern Show, which gained national prominence after entering syndication in 1986. Stern has also published three books and served as a judge on... read more

    He was the only judge to tell the honest truth to the contestants. He only gave out standing ovations when they were deserved, unlike the other judges who gave them out constantly. He was very funny. And let's not forget that he was the one who brought America's Got Talent to Radio City Music Hall.

    Pretty much the new Piers Morgan. Howie's the one who sees the talent in people, and Sharon... Well, she breaks the ties (usually in favor of the contestant). Howard tells the honest truth about the acts, and that's great.

  6. David Hasselhoff

    David Michael Hasselhoff, nicknamed "The Hoff," is an American actor, singer, producer, and businessman. Guinness World Records once listed him as the most-watched man on television. This recognition stemmed from his lead roles in the internationally popular TV series Knight Rider and Baywatch.

  7. Heidi Klum

    Heidi Klum is a German model, television host, businesswoman, fashion designer, and television producer. She gained fame as a Victoria's Secret Angel and was the first German model to become one. Klum has also hosted and produced shows such as Project Runway and Germany's Next Topmodel.

    This picture is... a strange one to use in this case. Other than that, I love her. She's hilarious and down-to-earth.

  8. Sharon Osbourne

    Sharon Rachel Osbourne is a British-American television personality, music manager, and author. She is married to heavy metal singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne and rose to public prominence through The Osbournes, a reality show that aired on MTV and followed her family's daily life. Sharon has also served... read more

    I loved when Sharon would crack up on X Factor. But on Got Talent, she is a pretty honest judge.

  9. Brandy Norwood

  10. Neil Patrick Harris

    Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, writer, producer, comedian, magician, and singer. He is best known for his comedic television roles, including Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, and for his stage performances in musicals such as Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Harris has also hosted several... read more

    11. The Newcomers
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    Alesha Dixon

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    Sofía Vergara

    Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara is a Colombian-American actress, comedian, producer, television host, model, and businesswoman. She rose to prominence co-hosting Spanish-language television shows in the 1990s and later gained international fame for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the hit sitcom... read more

    13. The Contenders

  13. Julianne Hough

    Julianne Alexandra Hough is an American dancer, actress, and singer. She is a two-time professional champion on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Her film appearances include Burlesque and the 2011 remake of Footloose.

  14. Chris Hardwick

  15. Gabrielle Union

    Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade is an American actress. She began her career in the 1990s, appearing on television sitcoms before landing supporting roles in teen comedy films such as She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You. Union rose to prominence with her lead role in the 2000 film Bring It On... read more

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