Springer leaving as 'America's Got Talent' host

** FILE ** In this Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 picture, Jerry Springer arrives at NBC's Fall Premiere Party, in Los Angeles. "America's Got Talent" isn't getting more of Jerry Springer. Springer says he won't return as host of the NBC talent contest this summer. In a statement Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 Springer said he's leaving the show because of other commitments, including his syndicated talk show and a stage role. He didn't offer details about the play. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)