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FOX Shows: American Idol

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Singer Natasha Bedingfield, right, gets a hug from 'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson before the 2010 VH1 Do Something Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, July 19, 2010.

Nigel Lythgoe to return to 'Idol'

A familiar face is coming back to "American Idol," and it's not Paula Abdul or Simon Cowell. Fox announced Thursday that British TV personality Nigel Lythgoe is returning to the singing competition in the producing role he left two years ago.

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Eliminated Top 12 Finalists

Idol eliminates Casey James

Photos and videos featuring eliminated finalist, Casey James.

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Idol eliminates Michael Lynche

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Idol eliminates Aaron Kelly

Photos and videos featuring eliminated finalist, Aaron Kelly.

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Idol eliminates Siobhan Magnus

Photos and videos featuring eliminated finalist, Siobhan …

Idol eliminates Tim Urban

Photos and videos featuring eliminated finalist, Tim Urban

Idol eliminates Andrew Garcia

Photos and videos featuring eliminated finalist, Andrew Garcia.

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Idol eliminates Katie Stevens

Photos and videos featuring eliminated finalist, Katie Stevens.

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Idol eliminates Didi Benami

Photos and videos featuring eliminated finalist, Didi Benami.

Idol eliminates Paige Miles

Photos and videos featuring eliminated finalist, Paige Miles.

Idol eliminates Lacey Brown

Photos and videos featuring eliminated finalist, Lacey Brown.

Top 12 Interviews

American Idol Season 9 Top 12

Watch video interviews with the American Idol Season Nine Top 12 Finalists.

Top 24 Interviews

American Idol Season 9 Top 24

Watch video interviews with the American Idol Season Nine Top 24.

Cast Bios: American Idol

Bio: Ryan Seacrest

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Bio: Simon Cowell

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Bio: Ellen Degeneres

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Bio: Randy Jackson

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Bio: Kara DioGuardi

Read the biography for panel judge Kara DioGuardi on American …

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