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American Idol changed the shape of reality television and connected the audience to the stars like no other. Throughout the course of 17 seasons, it also helped jump-start the careers of talented performers that are known and loved around the world. Idol Memories, hosted by American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, goes one-on-one with some of America’s favorite former American Idol winners, the production team and crew members while revisiting a few of their favorite Idol Memories.

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Introducing Idol Memories

June 19, 2020

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Top 10

This may be episode 9 of Idol Memories, but this week American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, is taking us back to Season One’s Top 10! Contestants performed in front[...]

EP 008 – Vocal Coach Debra Byrd

In this episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, talks to world-renowned American Idol vocal coach, Debra Byrd, known by many as simply “Byrd.” This tell-all interview[...]

EP 007 – POP IDOL!

In this episode of Idol Memories, Nigel takes a look back at Pop Idol and the team that made it, revealing production secrets including their audition methods and the importance[...]

EP 006 – WILD CARD ROUND

In this episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, reads press reviews of American Idol that were published during the first season and they might surprise you.[...]

EP 005 – Third Semi-Final with Randy Jackson

In this episode of Idol Memories Nigel Lythgoe starts by recalling his and Paula Abdul’s most embarrassing moments in their lives (and we are definitely feeling some secondhand embarrassment)! Nigel[...]

EP 004 – Second Semi Finals

In this episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, is taking us back to season one’s second semi-final round. From the performances to the judges’ feedback, Nigel[...]

EP 003 – First Semi-Final w/ Debbie Williams & Randy Jackson

In the third episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, takes us behind the curtain of the season one semi-finals, including a failed attempt to change the[...]

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EP 002 Hollywood Auditions / Popstars Final

In the second episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, reveals the truth about American Idol’s Hollywood auditions (a fan favorite) from where they took place to[...]

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EP 001 Idol America

In the premiere episode of Idol Memories podcast, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, reminisces about his decision to bring the UK’s Pop Idol across the pond to America and[...]

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Introducing Idol Memories

The Idol Memories podcast is a series of conversations and memories about America’s greatest 8-time Emmy-winning performance show, American Idol, hosted by the show’s executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, who has been[...]

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About Nigel Lythgoe

Three-time Emmy winner Nigel Lythgoe has been a pioneer in reality television and a driving force in the world of performing arts as the creator, executive producer and judge on So You Think You Can Dance, which has won 16 Emmy Awards and received 64 nominations, and as the executive producer of the TV juggernaut American Idol, which has been nominated 67 times and won 8 Emmy Awards.