American Idol is being brought back by a new network, and one former executive producer is not too sure this is the right time to bring the series back. In fact, Nigel Lythgoe thinks it is too soon for a revival.
He said that to Variety. He worked on Idol during its early days at FOX. The series is now headed to ABC, and they have some ideas about how to handle the show – including auditions at their theme parks instead of around the country.
He said the following:
“They got their wish, but it feels a little too soon to bring it back. I’m delighted for them if they bring it back, and I’m looking forward to seeing it again. Hopefully they find some new angles for Idol.”
It was not ratings that caused the show’s cancellation, according to Lythgoe. It was the cost of the show that was a major factor.
Do you agree with Lythgoe? Is it too soon to bring American Idol back? Tell us what you think.
Yes it is too soon. They are not finding people like Kelli Clarkson and Adam Lambert and David Archuleta any more. Most of the contestants in the last years cannot even sing! There were a few that were enjoyable but a lot that you just sat there wishing for them to be eliminated. Too many shows for too few good singers. Most of the good ones now go to The Voice. Wait a while ABC.
American Idol has produced two superstars with Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, as well as an Oscar-winner, Broadway stars, and multi-platinum selling/Grammy-nominated artists unlike all of the other US singing shows, except for Country Star launching Miranda Lambert. However, I think the show needs Simon Cowell for it to return to must-see TV.
I’ll just watch bad auditions on YouTube. Pass. Bring Last Man Standing back.
I agree last man standing was one of the best comedies on TV why was it canceled ????
It’s too soon and shouldn’t happen period. I was tired of the show and glad it was cancelled. If you wanna reboot a talent show, then bring back Star Search.
The X Factor should be revived, too.
I agree with Dave. I miss The X Factor so much.
I too agree. The X Factor needs to come back next year.
Don’t you dare give me thumbs down!
Whoever gave me thumbs down must’ve misread my comment.
I didn’t like it the first time, so a reboot should never have happened. Can’t y’all come up with something more original? The y’all wonder why Netflix does so well. It’s better than the crap you keep feeding us.
It’s always gonna be too soon for a reboot of this…. never liked the shreaky singing that passes for actual singing….
Never too soon for American Idol. I think it will do well. It has been a year. New judges, and new ideas should make it a hit, and a new station.
I also think another channel was trying too get it back on there station, but they lost out too ABC. Bring it on…