America’s Got Talent: Season 15 - Auditions 1 Summer’s #1 show, “America’s Got Talent,” returns with Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and new judge Sofia Vergara. Terry Crews returns as host. In the season premiere, variety acts of all types and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back giving five lucky acts over the auditions the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.