Howie Mandel Returns to Standup, Takes ‘A.G.T.’ Global

Comedian, actor, “Deal or No Deal” host and “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel returns to his standup roots next month with “Howie Mandel Presents Howie Mandel at the Howie Mandel Comedy Club.” This is his first solo standup special in 20 years. Taped at Mandel’s eponymous comedy club in Atlantic City, N.J., it will premiere Jan. 18 on Showtime.

Mandel also will join “A.G.T.” co-stars Mel B., Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and new host Terry Crews for the spinoff competition “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” which premieres Jan.7 on NBC. Memorable fan-favorite acts from past seasons of “A.G.T.” will compete against winners and finalists from international editions of the “Got Talent” franchise for the chance to be crowned the winner.