and in all honesty he is actually pretty good on Dance as well. He does know what he is talking about and offers much better critiques than any judge on Idol ever has[/quote]

All of the “Jidges” on SYTYCD give infinitely better critiques than AI judges ever have. They allow the the dancers to be the entertainment. Other than Mary Murphy’s most annoying laugh and the “Hot Tamale Train” she wants to put the contestants on, these judges are probably the best group in television. I like the rotating choreographer as the third judge as well.[/quote]

Well said, Driller. Totally agree.

and in all honesty he is actually pretty good on Dance as well. He does know what he is talking about and offers much better critiques than any judge on Idol ever has[/quote]

All of the “Jidges” on SYTYCD give infinitely better critiques than AI judges ever have. They allow the the dancers to be the entertainment. Other than Mary Murphy’s most annoying laugh and the “Hot Tamale Train” she wants to put the contestants on, these judges are probably the best group in television. I like the rotating choreographer as the third judge as well.

and in all honesty he is actually pretty good on Dance as well. He does know what he is talking about and offers much better critiques than any judge on Idol ever has

“Due to the huge success of ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ my summer will be taken up by travels to South Africa, Australia and Canada to work on local versions of the show,” Lythgoe said. “I will step back from my day-to-day producing work on ‘American Idol’ and will be devoting my time to a new venture with Simon Fuller.”

Contrary to online rumors, producer Nigel Lythgoe is not leaving 19 Entertainment. Lythgoe, recognized as one of the most celebrated and influential TV producers of the last twenty years, is currently negotiating a new deal with 19 to begin a new joint venture with Simon Fuller, with whom he created the Emmy-nominated show “So You Think You Can Dance.”

“I’ve worked with Nigel for over ten years, and he is the best producer I have ever worked with. We are a great team and have shared phenomenal success,” stated Fuller. “Under our stewardship, 19 has grown into a formidable force and we are now looking at developing a number of shows through a new joint venture.”

“Due to the huge success of ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ my summer will be taken up by travels to South Africa, Australia and Canada to work on local versions of the show,” stated Lythgoe. “I will step back from my day-to-day producing work on ‘American Idol’ and will be devoting my time to a new venture with Simon Fuller. I have very much enjoyed my personal and professional relationship with Simon. He is without doubt, a man of vision, and I look forward to partnering with him on new and exciting challenges in all forms of entertainment.”