Tyra Banks replaces Nick Cannon as host of America's Got Talent

Supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks, announced Sunday that she will replace Nick Cannon on America's Got Talent. Recall that Nick Cannon quit the show in February after eight seasons as the show’s host. Tyra took to her Twitter page and wrote:

“Surprise! TyTy is the new host of #AGT,”. Then she tagged the twitter handles of judges Mel B, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell, saying she “can’t wait 2work” with her “new fam.”

Co-host Howie Mandel welcomed her with a GIF on twitter and wrote: