Lythgoe replaced as 'American Idol' producer as ratings drop
June 10, 2013 at 15:03 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES, June 10 (Reuters) - Swedish producer Per Blankens will be taking the lead on a revamped season of "American Idol," the show's production company said on Monday, after long-time British producer Nigel Lythgoe said he was fired from the show due to falling ratings.
