Mel B is returning to the "AGT" judges panel for the reality competition's 20th season, replacing longtime judge Heidi Klum.

Whether it's last season's winner Richard Goodall ... One of the youngest to come from the AGT franchise? Heavenly Joy, who auditioned for the show at just 5 years old back in 2015.

Klum, who joined the "AGT" clan in 2013, judged on Seasons 8-13. After a hiatus for Season 14, the German model returned to the NBC show for a four-year stint for Seasons 15-19. Mel B opens up ...