<P> This season will be the first time in the American version where the host, Nick Cannon, will also have the opportunity to use the golden buzzer . This is similar to the UK version of the series, Britain's Got Talent, where together the co-hosts are also allowed to press the golden buzzer for an act . </P> <P> The position the judges sit at the judging table was flipped . From left to right (as seen from the live audience's perspective), the order is: Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel . This is likely because of the fact that Simon, who joined this season, has always been on the farthest left (from the live audience's perspective) whenever he's on the judging panel . </P> <P> Auditions in front of the judges began on March 3, 2016 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California . The premiere aired on May 31, 2016 . </P> <P> The season had preliminary open call auditions in Detroit, New York City, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, San Jose, San Diego, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Orlando, and Dallas . As in years past, hopeful contestants could also submit online auditions . </P>

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