Under the deal being discussed, Mr. Stern would earn about $15 million a year to join Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne on the judge's table. "America's Got Talent" is among the most popular shows on television during the summer, when it typically airs, drawing as many as 14 million viewers. Mr. Stern could not be reached for comment on Thursday.
Known for his outspoken, brash interview style and often lewd commentary, Mr. Stern would succeed Piers Morgan if the deal is finalized. Mr. Morgan said this week he was leaving the show after six years to focus on his CNN program "Piers Morgan Tonight" and covering the 2012 U.S. presidential election. "I've loved every single second, but discovered that juggling, to my surprise really is a bit more difficult than I thought," Mr. Morgan said during Wednesday night's episode.