Key Takeaways
- America's Got Talent has been a major success since its premiere in 2006, attracting a diverse range of participants and featuring very famous judges.
- The richest judges on America's Got Talent include Howard Stern, Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne.
- The current twist on the show is called "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League," where the judges mentor teams of performers, and the winner receives a $25,000 grand prize.
When the talent competition show America’s Got Talent premiered back in 2006 it quickly became evident that the show was going to be a major success. The franchise, which was created by British television personality Simon Cowell, was unique as it attracted a variety of different participants and each year it had very famous judges. The Judges all had different personalities and levels of kindness towards the performers.
From model Heidi Klum to Hollywood star Sofia Vergara, and even musician Brandy Norwood — plenty of famous faces have been on the judges panel at America’s Got Talent. Here are the richest ones ranked by net worth.
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Updated January 2024: While 'America's Got Talent' will not be returning to network television until Summer 2024, there is a current twist on the show that kicked off on New Year's Day. That twist is called, 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League'. The judges, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Mel B. will each have a team of 10. The judges will be able to mentor their team throughout the season so that the best possible performances are given. The winner of the show will receive a $25,000 grand prize.
'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' airs January 1, 2024, through February 19, 2024, on NBC every Monday at 8:00 PM.
10 David Hasselhoff
Net Worth: $10 Million
- Hasselhoff judged on Seasons One through Four of America's Got Talent
Kicking the list off in the number 10 spot is actor, musician, and television personality David Hasselhoff. "The Hoff" was a judge on America’s Got Talent for the first four seasons, after which he decided to say goodbye to the popular talent competition show in 2009.
David Hasselhoff is estimated to have a current net worth of $10 million.
9 Brandy Norwood
Net Worth: $12 Million
- Norwood judged Season One of America's Got Talent
Next on the list is iconic '90s singer Brandy Norwood who has since also become a record producer, actress, and businesswoman. The star — who did quite a lot to earn her fortune — was a judge on America’s Got Talent only during Season One back in 2006.
Currently, Brandy is estimated to have a net worth of 12 million which puts her in the 9th spot on today's list.
8 Piers Morgan
Net Worth: $20 Million
- Morgan judged Seasons One through Six and guest judged Season 10 of America's Got Talent
Coming in at number eight on the list of richest America’s Got Talent judges goes to English broadcaster and television personality Piers Morgan.
The star — who has throughout his career feuded with plenty of famous celebs — was a regular judge on America’s Got Talent from Season One until the end of Season Six in 2011.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Piers is currently estimated to have a net worth of $20 million.
7 Gabrielle Union
Net Worth: $40 Million
- Union judged Season 14 of America's Got Talent
Let’s move on to Hollywood star Gabrielle Union, who at the age of 51, not only looks much younger — but she’s also ultimate relationship goals with her husband, former professional basketball player Dwyane Wade.
Gabrielle was a judge on America’s Got Talent during Season 14 in 2019.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, she currently has a net worth of $40 million — which puts her in the 7th spot on the list of richest America's Got Talent judges.
6 Howie Mandel
Net Worth: $60 Million
- Mandel judged Seasons Five through 19 (current) of America's Got Talent
Coming in at number six on the list of richest America's Got Talent judges, we have Canadian comedian and television personality Howie Mandel who joined the competition show for season five in 2010. Howie has been a judge up until the show's latest season in 2023 and has returned for the Fantasy League in 2024.
Howie is currently estimated to have a net worth of $60 million.
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5 Heidi Klum
Net Worth: $160 Million
- Klum has judged Seasons Eight through 13; 15 to 19 and The Champions of America's Got Talent
Opening up the top five richest America’s Got Talent judges is German model Heidi Klum. The mother of four joined the judges panel for Season Eight of the competition show in 2013 and has been on the show each season since then — with the exception of Season 14 in 2019.
Heidi will be participating in the Fantasy League in 2024.
Heidi is estimated to have a net worth of $160 million.
4 Sofia Vergara
Net Worth: $180 Million
- Vergara has judged Seasons 15 through 19 (current) of America's Got Talent
Spot number four on today’s list goes to Colombian actress and model Sofia Vergara, who became a judge on America’s Got Talent for Seasons 15 through 19.
Sofia — who allegedly makes a whopping $10 million per season of the popular talent competition show — is currently estimated to have a net worth of $180 million!
3 Sharon Osbourne
Net Worth: $220 Million
- Osbourne judged Seasons Two through Seven of America's Got Talent
Opening up the top three richest America’s Got Talent judges is reality television star and musician Ozzy Osbourne‘s wife Sharon Osbourne.
Sharon — who joined the popular talent competition show for season two back in 2007 — was a member of the judges until the end of season seven in 2012.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sharon Osbourne is estimated to have a net worth of $220 million.
2 Simon Cowell
Net Worth: $600 Million
- Cowell judged Seasons 11 through 19 (current) and Champions 1, Champions 2, Extreme, All-Stars 1, and Fantasy League on America's Got Talent
The runner-up on today’s list is British television personality, entertainment manager, and Sharon Osbourne's former bestie Simon Cowell.
Simon joined the judges' panel for Season 11 in 2006 and has been a member ever since.
Simon — who has been involved in plenty of other competition shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor UK, Britain's Got Talent, American Idol, and The X Factor US, will be participating in The League in 2024.
Simon has a net worth of $600 million.
1 Howard Stern
Net Worth: $650 Million
- Stern judged Seasons Seven through 10 of America's Got Talent
Wrapping the list up at spot number one is radio and television personality as well as comedian Howard Stern. The star — who is known for his luxurious properties — was a judge on America’s Got Talent from Season Seven in 2012 until the end of Season 10 in 2015.
Howard Stern is estimated to currently have a net worth of $650 million — which puts him on spot number one when it comes to the richest America’s Got Talent judges!
