Howie Mandel has said that he is excited to work with Howard Stern on America's Got Talent.
Mandel appeared on Access Hollywood Live on Wednesday (January 11) to discuss Stern joining him as one of the America's Got Talent judges.
"I think [it's] brilliant because I believe that what has gotten him to the level that he has gotten to is honesty," Mandel said. "If you can bring honesty to especially that kind of format, then that's exactly what we need."
The controversial radio host's hiring has drawn objections from the Parents Television Council, which has described the move as an "act of desperation" by the "flailing" NBC.
Mandel told hosts Billy Bush and Kit Hoover that he thinks the protests are premature because Stern hasn't even begun working on America's Got Talent yet.
He added: "People believe that maybe what he does on Sirius radio is what he's going to [do on America's Got Talent]. He's a very responsible, smart broadcaster. If you've seen him on Letterman or any of his other appearances, he has not crossed the line."
Stern has vowed to find the next "major superstar" when America's Got Talent kicks off its new season this summer on NBC.
