Updates

ssorich #AmericanIdol Hollywood recap: Predictably dramatic. http://t.co/BqM9UPQ8

   

ssorich Just wrapped up conference call with @dizzyfeet. Read earlier tweets for a recap. #AmericanIdol

   

ssorich Nigel hasn't made any decisions regarding the judges' save on #idol.

   

ssorich Nigel says #idol could exist without Ryan Seacrest, but has nothing bad to say about him.

   

ssorich Nigel says Adele had huge influence on auditioners this year, both on material and "shape" of singers. #idol

   

ssorich Nigel says the group round of Hollywood is "extremely dramatic" as usual. #idol

   

ssorich Nigel says "Tent Girl" showed up sick to Hollywood week and passed a bug around. #idol

   

ssorich Nigel says he's shocked that contestants don't realize how grueling Hollywood week is. Says many singers were dehydrated.

   

ssorich Nigel says #Idol still has "bloody good talent on the stage."

   

ssorich Nigel on #Idol ratings: "After 11 years, I don't think we should be defending ourselves."

   

ssorich Nigel on #Idol ratings: "I am thrilled with these ratings...Of course there's going to be some kind of deterioration in the ratings."

   

ssorich Nigel on #TheVoice: "I think it's a fun format." Calls it "very gimmicky." Says #TheVoice needs stronger talent. "We'll see."

   

ssorich Nigel says Jimmy Iovine and guest mentors will return to #AmericanIdol this season.

   

ssorich Ready to chat with #AmericanIdol exec producer @dizzyfeet. Let's get this party started!

   

ssorich On the line for media conference call with #AmericanIdol exec producer Nigel Lythgoe. Interview should start soon.

   

ssorich #TheVoice season 2 premiere recap: Thanks for taking me back to Malibu Shores, Tony Lucca. http://t.co/4F5WYcHS

   

ssorich #AmericanIdol St. Louis recap: Anyone else happy we're done with auditions? http://t.co/bdA5N6Yh

   

ssorich #AmericanIdol Portland recap: Tears and revenge...a standard night in #Idol land. http://t.co/1Txmud40

   

ssorich Quick primer on @redbox etiquette. You're welcome. http://t.co/wqdeNBmA

   

ssorich Why I'm obsessed with red leather and yellow leather: http://t.co/1O6hBlPR #motherpheasantplucker