Nigel Lythgoe

Jermaine Jones was ambushed on American Idol

Ashley Lee — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:29:00 -0700

Though Jermaine Jones may have an alleged criminal history, is it grounds for his dirty laundry to be aired on national television? The dismissed contestant speaks!

Nigel Lythgoe on The Voice: "I think they need stronger talent"

Kristin Watson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:34:00 -0800

American Idol has faced a slip in the ratings recently, but executive producer Nigel Lythgoe isn't worried. Read on to find out what he said about competing with The Voice and those pesky Ryan Seacrest rumors.

Should shows follow So You Think You Can Dance?

Kristin Watson — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0800

It's the longest, most drawn-out portion of any reality competition series -- the results show. So You Think You Can Dance finally realized they don't need one. Here's to hoping other shows will follow their lead.

So You Think You Can Dance axing results show!

Kristin Watson — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:18:00 -0800

Maybe competition reality shows are finally hearing our prayers. Fox has decided to cancel the results show portion of So You Think You Can Dance.

It's official: Jennifer Lopez back to American Idol

Meagan Morris — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:20:00 -0700

Jennifer Lopez will be back for American Idol season 11!

So You Think You Can Dance reveals the top 20 tonight!

Deanna Barnert — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:42:00 -0700

Last night, So You Think You Can Dance audition finalists sweated it out in Las Vegas. Tonight, SYTYCD announces the season eight top 20! Which 10 guys and 10 girls will survive to dance another day?

So You Think You Can Dance hits Los Angeles!

Deanna Barnert — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:21:00 -0700

Last night, So You Think You Can Dance took to New York and Salt Lake City and tapped eight dancers to compete in Las Vegas. Tonight it's time to give the Los Angeles movers and shakers a chance to dance another day on SYTYCD and according to Mary Murphy, these auditions are going to rock your world!

Lee DeWyze on the American Idol trophygate: It's not true!

Meagan Morris — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:23:00 -0700

Snubbed American Idol winner Lee DeWyze is setting the record straight on his supposed refusal to give Scotty McCreery a trophy at last night's finale. What's really going on?

Scandal! Lee DeWyze refuses American Idol trophy duties

Sara McGinnis — Thu, 26 May 2011 09:55:00 -0700

Unfortunately for American Idol, it turns out Lee DeWyze is the type to hold a grudge. The season nine winner refused to present the American Idol trophy to new victor Scotty McCreery at the finale, and producers are none too pleased. Scandalous!

Hey 'moron,' the American Idol vote isn't rigged

Sara McGinnis — Thu, 19 May 2011 07:16:00 -0700

AI executive producer Nigel Lythgoe is fed up with conspiracy theorists who claim the American Idol vote is rigged. After years of trying to prove his television shows are run fairly, Nigel admits the 'megalomaniac' fans are driving him crazy!

American Idol season 10: A whole new game

Deanna Barnert — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:15:00 -0800

American Idol is set to return on a new night, with a new panel and a few other format shakeups. Good-bye Simon Cowell, hello Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and new in-house coach Jimmy Iovine!

Nigel Lythgoe reveals more American Idol changes!

Kristin Watson — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:09:00 -0800

American Idol will be seeing a few more shake ups to go along with its new judges’ table featuring Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez joining Randy Jackson. Nigel Lythgoe is promising a fresh new Idol complete with new challenges and music videos.

So You Think You Can Dance finale recap

Kristin Watson — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:03:00 -0700

So You Think You Can Dance crowned a new season seven champion with a celebration like no other.

So You Think You Can Dance final 3 recap

Kristin Watson — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:04:00 -0700

Fox aired its season seven finale of So You Think You Can Dance August 11 and the judges all agreed the race for the dance champion is closer than ever.

Nigel Lythgoe is back on American Idol and wants Paula Abdul back too!

Beth Stewart — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:51:00 -0700

English television director, So You Think You Can Dance judge and former American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe has confirmed that he’s returning to the show and he wants Paula Abdul back.

So You Think You Can Dance All Star season premiere

Deanna Barnert — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:39:00 -0700

So You Think You Can Dance is premiering on the heels of the American Idol finale, so it's time to dance! The return of the So You Think You Can Dance All-Stars makes it a whole new game on SYTYCD this season.

So You Think You Can Dance judges make their mark

Joel D. Amos — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:05:00 -0700

So You Think You Can Dance debuted its top 20 before a forced hiatus due to the 2009 World Series. Reality TV Magazine's Lisa Princ takes a closer look at what promises to be a suspenseful and dance-tastic season.

Nigel Lythgoe knows he can dance

Joel D. Amos — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:27:00 -0700

Nigel Lythgoe has led a fascinating journey from award-winning dancer and choreographer to producer behind the biggest television hits in the world: American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. The Englishman tells SheKnows about bringing Dance and singing to billions.