On December 15, 2011, Howard Stern announced live on his SiriusXM radio show that he is replacing Piers Morgan as judge for season seven. In addition, since Stern took the job, the show will move to New York City. [17] Simon Cowell, the show's executive producer, also announced on The New York Post in December 2011 that the show will be receiving a "top-to-bottom makeover", confirming that there will be new graphics, lighting, theme music, show intro, logo, and a larger live audience. He also expects current judges Osbourne and Mandel, in addition to host Nick Cannon, to continue for this season.
