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Nigel Lythgoe in "So You Think You Can Dance"
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Choreographer Nigel Lythgoe is one of the judges and executive producers on FOX's reality dance competition, "So You Think You Can Dance."

Nigel Lythgoe, currently the President of 19 Television, joined 19 as Chief Executive in 2001 from London Weekend Television (LWT), where he was controller of entertainment and comedy. At LWT, Nigel Lythgoe attracted award-winning programming, including "Ice Warriors," "Live By Request with Phil Collins," "Michael Barrymore's My Kind of Music," "Don't Try This At Home," "Friday Night's All Wright," "TV Nightmares," "Kids Say the Funniest Things," "Animals Do the Funniest Things," "Guinness World Records" and "Hidden Talents of the Rich and Famous."

One of the UK's most respected TV talents, Nigel Lythgoe began his career at the age of 10 as a dancer. Later, Nigel Lythgoe switched to choreography for "The Young Generation" dance group and went on to choreograph over 500 television shows around the world, including shows for Engelbert Humperdinck, The Muppets and five Royal Variety Performances. Nigel Lythgoe became a household name as a tough judge on the UK series "Popstars," leading him to be dubbed "Nasty Nigel" by viewers. Nigel Lythgoe has produced multiple shows, including "Gladiator," "Pop Idol" and the British version of "Survivor," which he also directed.

Nigel Lythgoe's executive-producer credits include the No. 1 televison show "American Idol," "All American Girl" and "So You Think You Can Dance."






NIGEL LYTHGOE: FACTS

How old is Nigel Lythgoe? Where was Nigel Lythgoe born? Find out here.

Age: 60 years old
Birthday: July 9, 1949
Nickname: Nasty Nigel
Birthplace: Wirral, England, UK
Wife: Bonnie Lythgoe




NIGEL LYTHGOE: NEWS


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NIGEL LYTHGOE: TWEETS

The Battle over P! - Musical chairs , Indeed two days after Nigel Lythgoe , 60 offered @PaulaAbdul a guest judging chair on SYTYCD (cont)
1 day ago
@ajnenno has a life size cut out of nigel lythgoe in his bed room. Awkward
2 days ago
Mary Murphy will give Nigel Lythgoe a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to dance at Hollywood Dancesport Championships Nov. 7!
2 days ago
Signed in to Twitter, found a fourth follower. Some friggin legal blog and not Nigel Lythgoe.
3 days ago
@PaulaAbdul Paula, you really need to take Nigel Lythgoe up on his open standing offer!
4 days ago
I miss so you think you can dance. Nigel Lythgoe is like my hero.
6 days ago