Nigel Lythgoe Returns to American Idol as Executive Producer

by Alex on August 5, 2010

Nigel Lythgoe will return as an executive producer of American Idol, televisions No. 1 series. Lythgoe joins executive producers Simon Fuller, Cecile Frot-Coutaz and Ken Warwick for the milestone 10th anniversary season of American Idol, premiering January 2011 on FOX.

Since we launched the original Pop Idol in England, Ive remained close with Simon Fuller. Working as executive producer on American Idol for its first seven years not only was an inspirational journey into the heart of American pop culture, it opened my eyes to the untapped potential of the incredibly dynamic young people in this world. I have been able to continue discovering raw talent on So You Think You Can Dance, which I co-created with Simon, said Lythgoe. American Idol became a juggernaut of epic proportions, but to me it was always like home. I am elated and honored to be rejoining childhood friend and fellow executive producer Ken Warwick, and look forward to creating more magic.

I am so happy to be welcoming Nigel back to the Idol family. He is, without a doubt, the most accomplished executive producer I have ever worked with. Nigel helped to define the show I created almost 10 years ago, mentoring our judging panel and nurturing our talent. His unbridled passion has been missed, said American Idol creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. This year, with Idol celebrating our 10th season as the worlds biggest and most powerful TV show, I felt it was an important time to collaborate with Nigel once again to help redefine American Idol and take us through … read more

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Coin February 22, 2011 at 10:29 am

I think bringing Nygel back was brilliant. So you think you can dance has been incredible with him. He really knows talent and with the addition of Steve Tyler and Jlo I really think the show is better than ever, at least so far. I’m looking for the best season yet and I see more talent this year than any. Good Luck AI

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