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Nigel Lythgoe Invites Paula to So You Think You Can Dance

July 23, 2009

Paula Abdul’s contract for American Idol is still up in the air at this point, since show execs haven’t decided whether they’ll double her contract to $20 million.

But in the event Paula doesn’t come back for season 9 of Idol, Nigel Lythgoe has invited her to another very popular show: So You Think You Can Dance.

Nigel told the New York Daily News, "We would certainly consider her as a guest judge....

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Simon Cowell Makes More Than His Co-Judges

October 13, 2008

There’s a new controversy everyone’s talking about on the set of American Idol, and surprise! It involves money. Simon’s co-workers on the show are a little ticked off after hearing what his paycheck is. Thanks to Forbes, everyone found out Simon earns $36 million a year on the show, and it was even confirmed by executive producer Nigel Lythgoe.

Only problem is, the other judges aren’t making nearly as much. But Nigel is defending Simon, saying, "There...

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Nigel Gives The Scoop On Idol Gives Back

April 07, 2008

American Idol is giving back, with the help of some Hollywood heavyweights. We're talking Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Ray Cyrus, Carrie Underwood and that’s just a few names were dropping.

The show will raise awareness and funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities. The show has lined up a list of special performances. When Hollyscoop.com caught up with AI Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe we wanted to know what performance he is looking forward to.

“I think...