Howie Mandel replaces David Hasselhoff as judge on NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’

Howie Mandel joins NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’

PASADENA, Calif. — Howie Mandel is replacing David Hasselhoff as one of the judges on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”

NBC executives confirmed the move Sunday. Mandel, who has been host of NBC’s “Deal or No Deal,” will be teamed with returning hosts Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan.

“America’s Got Talent” is one of the most popular series on TV in the summertime.

NBC is owned by General Electric Co.