Nigel Lythgoe addressed drop in ratings for American Idol's new season

2:18 AM January 22nd, 2011
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American Idol boss Nigel Lythgoe has addressed the drop in ratings after the launch of the new season.

The US talent show recently returned for a new season with a new panel consisting of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as well as existing judge Randy Jackson.

The tenth season recently kicked off but the two-hour first episode was watched by 13 percent less viewers.

American Idol executive producer Lythgoe said he was happy with the ratings, he said to The Hollywood Reporter: "I am thrilled and delighted at the reaction to the new panel."

Lythgoe also promised viewers that there are talented contestants and told them to stick with the show.

He said: "Wait until the talent begins to surface. There will be more than one star this year."

Splash/Snapper Media Celebrity Newswire

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