Howard Stern returning to 'America's Got Talent' Howard Stern arrives for the premiere of "Green Zone" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square Theater in New York on February 25, 2010. UPI /Laura Cavanaugh UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Radio star Howard Stern is to return as a judge for a second season of the television competition series "America's Got Talent," NBC said. The announcement was made Monday by Stern and Paul Telegdy, president of alternative and late-night programming for NBC Entertainment, on Stern's SiriusXM radio show. "I'm delighted Howard is returning to the 'America's Got Talent' judging panel," producer Simon Cowell said in a statement. I really believe he and 'AGT' will find the next great talent capable of global success. "Howard Stern's towering presence and opinions on last season's show as a new judge made a dramatic impact and added a sharper edge to the fascinating developments on stage," said Telegdy. Auditions for Season 8 of "America's Got Talent" are going on now. The show is to return to NBC this summer.