Simon Cowell Explains Why the Cast Was Changed for Season 14

The judging panel was Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Mel B since Season 8 of America's Got Talent. Now the cast has changed.

There was a reason for the announcement, but now Cowell has opened up about the decision. What does he have to say about the casting change? Here is everything you need to know.

Heidi Klum and Mel B were replaced by Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough

Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough will be the new judges.

"One of the many secrets to the success and longevity of America's Got Talent "Meredith Ahr, President of the Alternative and Reality Group at NBC Entertainment said. "The next evolution of the face of Simon and Howie on the panel."

The announcement then focused on the newcomers. "Gabrielle and Julianne are two of the most aspirational women in the business," said Ahr. "As their partner in crime, host Terry Crews will continue to light up the stage with his quick wit and unending charm."

Simon Cowell said you need to rotate the panel on shows like this

Cowell opened up about Season 14 and he was asked about why Heidi Klum and Mel B were replaced this season. Cowell claimed that it was not personal.

"It was not like it was not working. Everyone who's been on the show over the years, judge or host, has done a brilliant job. It's just one of those shows where I think they just like to rotate the panel, "he said.

He also asked Mel B's personal problems were not part of the decision. "Oh, no. She was very professional. Whatever was going on in her private life, she never got to the show. "

Cowell said Julianne Hough at first thought

There is an adjustment period when a cast changes. Cowell revealed that one of the newer judges, Julianne Hough, doubted her decision because of him.

"I asked her, 'Have you ever worked for a day where you thought you'd made a big mistake?' She said, 'Yes. This job. 'I asked why. She said, 'You. I did not get your sense of humor and then it was explained to you, "he said.

Cowell also had good things to say about Union. "With Gabrielle, we have a couple of hours talking and I really connected with her. She wants to do the show for the right reasons. She's very interested in the process for discovering talent. "

It will not be the last time America's Got Talent in order to keep things fresh. Everything seems to be left on good terms.