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NEW YORK, N.Y. -- One day after dismissing its longtime production pair, “American Idol” has a new executive producer.
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Media has named Per Blankens to head the troubled Fox singing
competition. The company said Monday that he has been the showrunner for
the Swedish edition of “Idol” for more than five years.
On Sunday, Fox had confirmed that Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick are leaving the show.
Their
exit followed the departures of judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and
original panelist Randy Jackson. Carey and Minaj joined this season, and
their on-air bickering proved uncomfortable for viewers and
contestants.
The fate of Keith Urban, the lone remaining member of the judging team, is uncertain.
The 12th season of “Idol” ended in May with a record low-rated finale. Its 13th season premieres in January.
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