Author: Nigel Lythgoe

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Hip-hop is a way of life. It isn't a genre in truth in 'American Idol.'

Hip-hop is a way of life. It isn't a genre in truth in 'American Idol.'

- Nigel Lythgoe

Adam Shankman has got such love and passion for dance.

Adam Shankman has got such love and passion for dance.

- Nigel Lythgoe

And what is a stage dad, or a stage mom? It's someone who's protective. That's all.

And what is a stage dad, or a stage mom? It's someone who's protective. That's all.

- Nigel Lythgoe

There's no question 'Amazing Race' is a beautifully produced show.

There's no question 'Amazing Race' is a beautifully produced show.

- Nigel Lythgoe

I don't think rap really fits in to 'American Idol' in the sense that I believe rap is an art form in itself more akin to poetry, more akin to drama, if you will.

I don't think rap really fits in to 'American Idol' in the sense that I believe rap is an art form in itself more akin to poetry, more akin to drama, if you will.

- Nigel Lythgoe

There can always be an 'Idol' without anybody. I believe that Seacrest is probably the best host in the business.

There can always be an 'Idol' without anybody. I believe that Seacrest is probably the best host in the business.

- Nigel Lythgoe

Nicki Minaj I think is one of the best judges I've ever worked with.

Nicki Minaj I think is one of the best judges I've ever worked with.

- Nigel Lythgoe

With dancing, so much is about sexuality and sensuality and without life experience it becomes much more of a performance, rather than a living, breathing entity from the soul.

With dancing, so much is about sexuality and sensuality and without life experience it becomes much more of a performance, rather than a living, breathing entity from the soul.

- Nigel Lythgoe

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