Key ‘Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe is moving on
A key “American Idol” producer who’s guided the top-rated TV show since its debut is leaving the job as the Fox juggernaut faces the challenge of staying on top in its eighth season.
Nigel Lythgoe is negotiating a joint-venture deal with “American Idol” creator Simon Fuller and 19 Entertainment, the company announced Monday.
