Nigel Lythgoe is so scared that Ryan Seacrest and American Idol producers won’t come to a contract deal at the end of season 11 that he has publicly stated he would use his own money to make up any difference in Ryan’s salary to keep him on the show. This comes a midst rumors that Ryan is holding out for X Factor.

Ryan Seacrest should fear not if producers cut his “American Idol” salary for next season, because we’ve learned Nigel Lythgoe has vowed to make up the difference … out of his own pocket.

There have been a few reports that producers may try to cut Ryan’s paycheck — estimated at $15 million for this season. Nigel is telling people Ryan is “extremely important” to the show and doesn’t know how it could work as well without him.

Nigel says if production starts slashing, he’ll start cashing to keep R.S. on board.

Source : TMZ