One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson Guest Judges on ‘America’s Got Talent’

America's Got Talent 2016 Guest Judges
Howie Mandel, Mel B, Nick Cannon, Reba McEntire, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell (Photo by Trae Patton / NBC)

NBC announced the celebrities who will be guest judging on season 11 of America’s Got Talent, and among the celebs voicing their opinions on the talent will be One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson. Also guest judging this season are Ne-Yo, Reba McEntire, and George Lopez, joining AGT‘s judging panel for ‘The Judge Cuts’ which begin on July 12, 2016 at 8pm ET/PT. The July 12th episode also signals the start of America’s Got Talent‘s twice weekly episodes which will air on Tuesdays and Wednesday for the rest of the season.


Season 11’s judges are Howie Mandel, Mel. B., Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell.

Lopez is currently busy with a standup comedy tour and starring in TV Land’s comedy series, Lopez. Country Music Hall of Famer Reba McEntire, along with Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, are entertaining fans with their “Reba, Brooks & Dunn: Together in Vegas” show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Singer, composer, producer and actor Ne-Yo was recently seen as the Tin Man in The Wiz Live! and is involved with Empire as the show’s music writer as well as a cast member.

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