Kelly Clarkson will fill in for Simon Cowell on 'AGT'; germophobe Howie Mandel previews live shows

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Kelly Clarkson will fill in for Simon Cowell on 'AGT'; germophobe Howie Mandel previews live shows
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Kelly Clarkson is filling in for Simon Cowell, who remains hospitalized after breaking his back falling off an electric bicycle.

With Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, the traditional home of each season's live shows, untenable due to the pandemic,"AGT" is moving to nearby Universal Studios Hollywood where acts will perform on a soundstage, in the theme park, and at the famed backlot.

Some performances are being taped in foreign countries, largely due to pandemic travel complications. On Tuesday's show, viewers will see ukulele player Feng-E on a dazzling stage in Taipei, Taiwan.Exclusive: How 'AGT' is adjusting to COVID-19, from no-audience auditions to drive-in Judge Cuts To substitute for the loss of cheering studio audiences,"AGT" will add a "virtual audience," similar to the NBA, that features audio and video of fans watching live feeds from their homes.

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