AMERICA'S GOT TALENT -- Pictured: Nick Cannon -- NBC Photo: Trae Patton

Nick Cannon admits he’s excited that Howie Mandel has joined the judge’s panel on America’s Got Talent. After all, Cannon, too, is a stand-up comic turned show host just like Mandel.

And Cannon tells us the energy has changed considerably since Mandel took the gig. Besides he has also been a mentor to America’s Got Talent’s host without even knowing he’s been setting an example.

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Why Mandel has been a mentor for Cannon.

What Cannon has learned from Mandel on the show.

The similarities between Cannon and Mandel.

America’s Got Talent returns for a new season Tuesday, June 1st, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.