Beloved (or loathed?) television personality Simon Cowell is returning to American television.

NBC announced Thursday that Cowell is set to be a judge on America’s Got Talent’s 11th season which premieres Summer 2016. He essentially replaces Howard Stern who decided to leave after season 10.

“I am really thrilled to be joining ‘America’s Got Talent’ next season,” said Cowell. “What I love about this show is that it’s open to absolutely anyone. America has some fantastic talent just waiting to be discovered, and I would like that talent to come to our show, including any dogs who can sing!”

“Simon knows this format better than anyone and he’s been producing the show with us since the beginning, so we’re thrilled to have him to step in front of the camera and take his rightful place at the head of the judges’ panel,” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “We welcome him to the on-screen NBC family.”

“As the creator of the ‘Got Talent’ format, he genuinely loves the show more than anyone and is uniquely qualified as we take ‘AGT’ into its next decade,” said Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment. “We can’t wait to see the incredible acts the show will uncover as we head into season 11.”

Cowell is obviously no stranger to the reality competition television format. He was a judge on Fox’s American Idol from 2002 — 2010 and The X Factor from 2011 — 2013. He’s also been a judge on Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor U.K.

NBC did not reveal the other judges who will join Cowell this season, but recent AGT judges including Howie Mandel, Mel B., and Heidi Klum seem like a good possibility.