America’s Got Talent could make a major production change after 21 seasons in Los Angeles. The NBC reality competition may leave California for its next season. The show could explore new filming locations outside the state. Subsequently, the reported plans could also follow another major Fremantle production.
AGT is reportedly considering Georgia or Nashville as production costs push more reality shows out of Los Angeles
According to TMZ, America’s Got Talent is looking at Georgia and possibly Nashville for Season 22. Sources close to the production told the outlet that the show is considering the two locations. The current judges of the competition series are Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Howie Mandel and Mel B. It would be a significant change for the show, which has been filmed primarily in Los Angeles.
Money appears to play a key role in the possible move. TMZ reported that other states offer larger production incentives and tax credits than California. Those benefits could help the show cut a significant amount from its production costs. The report did not confirm that producers have chosen either Georgia or Nashville.
Fremantle produces America’s Got Talent and already plans to move another major reality show. The company announced that American Idol will leave Los Angeles for Georgia for its upcoming 25th season. Fremantle’s decision leaves the potential AGT move with a clear link to their recent production plans. The company could now consider a similar change for another popular competition series.
America’s Got Talent would also join other reality shows looking beyond Los Angeles. The Masked Singer has announced plans to move its production to the East Coast after years in Los Angeles. For now, AGT has not confirmed a new production location for Season 22. The show has been shot mainly in L.A. for its first 21 seasons. Any move would therefore change the production home of one of NBC’s long-running reality competitions.
