‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe Slams Last Year’s Winner Lee DeWyze

American Idol has a funny relationship with its previous winners. Former Idols David Cook and Ruben Studdard have had their songs played for Idol "kickoff" moments, while less-beloved winners like Taylor Hicks hardly ever appear on the show again. And while former Idols often appear on season finales to pose for photo ops - or duets - with this year's contestants, it's not always a given. Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe slammed last year's winner, Lee DeWyze (or, as I like to call him, "That guy who...

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