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Post by Q3 on Jun 11, 2013 21:56:08 GMT -5
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Nigel Lythgoe Reveals “American Idol’s” Biggest Mistake
By Lyndsey Parker | Reality Rocks – 5 hours ago
music.yahoo.com/blogs/reality-rocks/nigel-lythgoe-reveals-american-idol-biggest-mistake-194425316.html
Yahoo!'s "omg! Insider" caught up with Nigel Lythgoe at the Critics' Choice Television Awards Monday night, only two days after Nigel confirmed via Twitter that he'd been "fired" as the longtime executive producer of "American Idol." And when Nigel was asked what "Idol's" biggest mistake was, his answer was pretty interesting.
"The biggest mistake, that we've all gone along with, is trying to make the program younger. It isn't that program," Nigel revealed. "It's a real family show…and if you just go for the daughter, you lose the mum. And if you lose Mom, then you lose Dad. If you don't go for a family entertainment show, you're going to lose out. And I think that's what happened."
What's so interesting about Nigel's comment is the fact that the hiring of controversial judge Nicki Minaj was clearly a move by Fox to bring in a younger demographic and an edgier vibe. Was Nigel hinting that hiring Nicki was a mistake? He steadfastly defended her throughout Season 12.
On the flipside, "Idol" was actually criticized throughout Nigel's run for not trying hard enough to skew younger, by not clearing newer songs or having more modern theme nights. Perhaps Nigel's apparent resistance to giving "Idol" a youthful makeover had something to do with his dismissal.
Nigel did make it clear that "Idol" is still a success, however. "The thing is, we always are and always have been judged against ourselves, not the rest of the programs that are on television," he said (still using the word "we" out of habit, even though he is no longer with the show). "And so when you're getting 30 to 35 million viewers and it gets knocked down to 15, 16 million viewers, they say, 'Wow, they've lost 50 percent of their audience.' But it's still 5 to 6 million more than anybody else out there."
What do you think was "American Idol's" biggest mistake?
Nigel appears to be in denial. Fox wishes Idol got knocked down to 15, 16 million viewers -- it actually was knocked down to 11-12 million viewers. Idol had 11.4 million viewers for the May 1, 2013 top 5 performance show. The Voice has 11.85 million viewers last night for top 5 performances. How is that 5 to 6 million more than anybody else out there? And don't forget about NFL football. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2013 21:59:01 GMT -5
Before I head out, I have a suggestion for a thread topic one day... gratitude. Whether it be people we want to thank on Atop (and there are many who volunteer endless hours to keep Atop running..looking at you, Q3)  Whether one is grateful for an aspect of Adam, his influences on your life... .anything you have gratitude for. The news is slow and wouldn't it be grand to have a day full of being grateful? Wide open topic...and, of course, I wait til the end of the thread to think of it.. ![]() Right now my cats and I are looking out the window at a deer bedded down in our field about ten feet away. I am grateful for this and for all of you! Nitey... ![]() |
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Post by mszue on Jun 11, 2013 21:59:19 GMT -5
Just watching America's got talent and Time For Miracles got a good 30 secs of play as they fell over themselves praising a young singer...who did not come within a country mile of Adam but .... hey....all backstory no real talent...he won't last long. But Adam sounded amazing ...  |
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Post by crazyoldgal on Jun 11, 2013 22:00:00 GMT -5
JUst finished watching AMEriCA's GOT TALENT...it ended with TIME FOR A MIRACLE by AL!!!!!!!!!!!! damn
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Post by adamrocks on Jun 11, 2013 22:02:07 GMT -5
Just watching America's got talent and Time For Miracles got a good 30 secs of play as they fell over themselves praising a young singer...who did not come within a country mile of Adam but .... hey....all backstory no real talent...he won't last long. But Adam sounded amazing ... I know...I just heard it too! My son and I sat down to eat dinner at he had this show on and all of a sudden we both look at each other and say...That's Adam singing TFM! So...I had to run to my comouter to let you guys know and...mszue beat me to it! lol ![]() Now I got to go finish eating dinner! |
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Post by winks on Jun 11, 2013 22:02:23 GMT -5
Sorry if this has been discussed, but just caught the end of America's Got Talent and their happy moment song for people when they make it to "Vegas" is Time for Miracles!!!!!! 
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Ha! OK, I see a few of us saw it. It was great! Hi Mzsue..... it's been too long girlie.  |
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Post by cheriemelissa on Jun 11, 2013 22:03:58 GMT -5
Time For Miracles on America's Got Talent, YAY!!!!!!!!!! I heard it too. Perfect song for that segment!
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Post by glittergma on Jun 11, 2013 22:04:44 GMT -5
I just heard Time For Miracles on AGT too!! Was about asleep on the couch and was suddenly alert...lol! I KNEW that voice, for sure!! I don't think they started at the beginning, but it seemed to play til the end, with that big note!!
YAY for AGT!! Bout time some of his music got used on these shows.
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Post by amw on Jun 11, 2013 22:06:56 GMT -5
I just finally got a chance to listen to this. Aw, Adam I just love him so fucking much. WE ARE FAMILY. And this shit in Russia. Damn. That's just bad. Big and awful. I don't know what to say. I just feel kind of sick if I think about it and all the ramifications for too long. Makes me glad to be an American in 2013. At least I am not in fear for my life because I love a woman. I can live in peace and contentment in a beautiful home and not worry that I will go to jail for sharing my bed with the one I love. I have to go tweet Adam about that interview. That will make me feel better |
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Post by adamme on Jun 11, 2013 22:07:52 GMT -5
JUst finished watching AMEriCA's GOT TALENT...it ended with TIME FOR A MIRACLE by AL!!!!!!!!!!!! damn I think it's kind of fit.. beside talent, they kinda need luck to get thru, It's Time for Miracles. |
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