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Lythgoe Returns To 'American Idol'

After a two-year break from running "American Idol," Nigel Lythgoe is officially returning to the talent show that he helped make a hit. Lythgoe, who also is a judge and executive producer on "So You Think You Can Dance," will run the show with executive producer Ken Warwick.

Lythgoe has criticized Fox's decision to let Paula Abdul leave the show and said publicly that he would revamp the aging show by changing the judging panel. To that end, Ellen DeGeneres has announced she will not return and Kara DioGuardi has reportedly been fired. LAT sources say Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler have deals "in principle" to become judges on the show.

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