'American Idol' Brings Back Nigel Lythgoe

Former 'Idol' executive producer left the show in 2008 to focus on 'So You Think You Can Dance.'By Mawuse Ziegbe In addition to switching up the judges' panel, "American Idol" is making some changes behind the scenes: Nigel Lythgoe, a former "Idol" executive producer, is returning to the Fox hit. Reps from the show confirmed to USA Today that Lythgoe, who left "Idol" in 2008 to focus on "So You Think You Can Dance" as an executive producer and judge, will be back on "Idol" for the upcoming...

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