The 61-year-old star, who has appeared as a judge on the series for four seasons since replacing Piers Morgan in 2012, is set to leave the show, reported Female First.
According to sources, the radio host hinted he is stepping away from the show to pursue another TV opportunity and suggested the show's creator Simon Cowell could take his place.
He apparently claimed producers asked him to make a decision about his season 11 contract before July 4 so they could start securing audition venues.
"I really, really did struggle... Because I've been working a long time. I really wanted to decide if this was going to take away too much free time. Did I really still enjoy doing it? Did I have something to say? Is it something I should be involved with still?" Howard said.
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