(CelebNMusic247-News) Nigel Lythgoe Fired By Idol Hired By SYTYCD
Nigel Lythgoe has confirmed his departure from Fox’s “American Idol.”
The founding “Idol” producer addressed the news of his firing via Twitter on Saturday.
just had 10 days in the Bahamas, rain everyday. I get back to the States and get fired. Sad! Monday we choose our top 20. I’ll smile again.
— Nigel Lythgoe (@dizzyfeet) June 8, 2013
When one door closes another one opens as Nigel announced that he’s already working with Fox on So You Think You Can Dance. Talk about getting kicked out on you bottom and landing on your feet. Nigel says:
Yes, don’t worry I’m on #SYTYCD. FOX still loves me. It’s not a personal thing they just feel IDOL needs new leadership after 12 Seasons.
— Nigel Lythgoe (@dizzyfeet) June 8, 2013
While the television veteran says:
He’s “truly saddened to be leaving a great team of friends and colleagues.”
He adds:
“If the executives that are now in charge of American Idol believe that the ratings will improve with my departure, I have no complaints. … It has been a great ride and I’ve loved every moment of it.”
Today Nigel changed his Twitter account and posted:
Welcome to my new account. Thank you for following me. I hope to keep you informed about #American Idol and SYTYCD around the World.
— Nigel Lythgoe (@nigelblythgoe) January 8, 2011
While there is no news of fellow founding producer Ken Warwick landing on his feet just yet. He also will be leaving the flailing show.
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