Is Sharon leaving 'America's Got Talent'?

By Sean Daly, AGTnews.com

Chris Haston / NBC

Let the judging search begin.?Sharon Osbourne ? the longest tenured judge on "America's Got Talent" ? has said she won?t return for next season.

Sharon shocked fans this morning by breaking the news via Twitter:??My darling @HowardStern, money is not the reason I?m not returning to @nbcagt, it?s because??

The rest, for now, is a mystery.

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On his radio show Monday, Stern suggested the Osbourne may not return because she was seeking too much money.

NBC is mum. ?Paul Telegdy, the network?s head of alternative programming, tells us only that ?We love Sharon? and would not confirm or deny the reports.

The news couldn?t come at a worse time for the variety show. "AGT" must contend with contract renegotiations with Howard Stern.

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Earlier in the day, Telegdy said he was ?thrilled? with Stern. ??He?s proven himself to be a wonderful addition to the panel of judges on the show.?

?We?re thrilled with the performance of the shows and delighted if Howard wants to come back.?

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