Comments on: Has Producer Nigel Lythgoe Quit American Idol?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:41:47 +0000

Looking back, the ones that got the major Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…â€œpimpageÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ – Carrie, Daughtry and now Archie, have been quite worthy IMHO.

Didn’t they really pimp Tamyra and Ruben, too??

By: poporange

poporange — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:19:31 +0000

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By: bjames

bjames — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:12:19 +0000

here’s more confirmation!

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20216860,00.html

By: erinnthered

erinnthered — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:46:33 +0000

Considering the show that Nigel seems to have more of a hand in, SYTYCD, is the one that gets more praise for it’s format and style, I somehow don’t think Nigel is the biggest problem with the AI team. Maybe – hopefully – the pimping will be cut down a bit, but the judging issues, the favoritism, the theme and song selection issues, and the like are probably not all down to him.

I wonder if they will even bother to bring in another producer. No reason the two left can’t handle it. Not that I think it would be a good thing, but it is a possibility.

I do think that if they are smart enough to go for new blood they shouldn’t worry about the country of origin of the new producer. I’d rather the issue be getting someone interested in music, and how to make a good show with the artists than have them get some one who thinks they know how to make ‘good television.’

Whatever happens, count me among those interested in whether this effects the format of season 8.

By: Keel

Keel — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:41:04 +0000

On the ratings slippage, didn’t ALL television shows slip in ratings due to the writers’ strike and AI’s decline wasn’t actually as bad as the average decline for all TV shows in general? Or is rational thought considered a big ole party pooper for all the ‘AI is circling the drain’ media types?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:28:12 +0000

I always wondered why SYTYCD seemed more current than AI, and now I wonder if it’s cause it was more Nigel’s “baby” and he just didn’t care as much about AI. Of course it’s hard to tell what with his preference for cheesy groupsings and songs from the disco era.

I think AI’s established itself enough that it won’t totally lose the tone we’re used to just cause Nigel’s left. It will be interesting to see what *does* change though.

You know I used to hate on the moshpits but they’re not so bad per se…I realized it was the Swaybots I found obnoxious.

By: Starrlight

Starrlight — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:24:34 +0000

I agree on ditchin the DAWG keeper. Randy pretty much said crap last season that was worth listening or repeating. Heck Paula called the winner at least she has some clue. I’d love to see Randy replaced with someone new.

By: abbysee

abbysee — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:22:15 +0000

Yeah, what jpfan said. Catdog, I think that is the crux of idol dilemma. They want a younger denographic than the one they have, they want the youngsters…..maybe a younger producer with a fresh approach, I dunno. I know they must be allowed to do more current music. Whether Nigel leaving changes that has yet to be determined.

By: jpfan

jpfan — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:01:13 +0000

Nigel is an excellent producer and he’s probably ready to do something different. The ratings really slipped this Season but rebound with the finale. As long as the judges have opinions, the “pimping” will continue. Looking back, the ones that got the major “pimpage” – Carrie, Daughtry and now Archie, have been quite worthy IMHO.

By: AInoob

AInoob — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:56:55 +0000

The only good thing about Nashville Star is that it had that one show where the contestants got to sing one of their own songs. I would like to see something like that on Idol. Hopefully with Nigel gone, some steps will be taken to keep the show fresh.

By: Grammie Kari

Grammie Kari — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:46:43 +0000

There are many changes needed with the show and Nigel is lower down on the list. When PaulaGate happened warning flairs went up. TPTB needed to read every forum and news article. Replacing a judge would help. I suggested Randy. They need NEW blood on the show.

As mentioned, the Mosh Pit must go. Shorter audition time with qualified contestants is a must. Have one show dedicated to the worst. We have been down the road enough.

We know the pimping won’t go away, unfortunately.

By: sciencefan

sciencefan — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:41:19 +0000

I’m thinking an AMERICAN perspective would probably be good.

By: catdog

catdog — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:23:40 +0000

Nigel probably wants to concentrate on SYTYCD – which is fine. New blood, new ideas can’t possibly hurt Idol – it needs a shot in the arm anyway. Get rid of the mosh pit, let the contestants sing more current music or even better, their own music. I think the initial intention of this show was to target the young. But thru the years there has not been any “tweaking” of music selection. Young people have left – from what I have read the demographic is much older now. The average age of viewers is 40! Lordy!

By: pj

pj — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:06:46 +0000

Looks like it's true. It'll be interesting to see what changes are made, if any.

By: abbysee

abbysee — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:21:44 +0000

I am not on the Nigel must die bandwagon. I actually think that the show doesn’t need much treaking, just a little less “producing”. Nigel leaving won’t accomplish some of the things we want to see implemented.