Nigel Lythgoe Twitter Party Details! Favorite Idols, “Where Are They Now” and More

American Idol producer, Nigel Lythgoe, held a twitter party during the Charlotte auditions tonight. It was a pretty long one! He answered a lot of questions. There was no big news to come out of the discussion, but there were a few notable tidbits:   Click to read the entire twitter discussion.

  • Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sancez and Colton Dixon will return to Idol to perform.
  • He liked the suggestion of using Phillip’s new single, “Gone Gone Gone” as the boot song. (I bet this happens).
  • One judge breaks ties in each audition city.
  • Idols Nigel namechecked as some of his favorites: Jessica Sanchez, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert
  • When Nigel was asked if there would be a reunion show, he said there will be a “Where are They Now” segment with ex-contestants on the results show!
  • Very strong female talent this year, says Nigel.
  • Kellie Pickler has the most winning personality, says Nigel.
  • Nigel would love: Jlo, GaGa, Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake on the panel, if he could have anybody.
  • He would love to have Bruce Springsteen for rock, Al Green for xoul and Garth Brooks for country, Barbra Streisand for ballads  as mentors.
  • “Personally, I’d like some R&B” is how Nigel answered a question about the type of singer he is looking for this season.
  • Nigel’s favorite seasons are 4 and 11.
  • Ruben Studdard is his favorite Idol
  • Nigel feels Long Beach and San Antonia had the best talent this season
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