Nigel Lythgoe to return to American Idol?

Idol fans are buzzing at the potential return of Nigel Lythgoe as executive producer of American Idol next season. Possibilities include a complete purging of the current judging panel, Justin Timberlake and even Nigel himself as judges.

From THR:

Reality producer Nigel Lythgoe is near a deal to to executive produce Fox's "American Idol" -- and that could spell trouble for the current judges panel.

Fox is seeking to bring back Lythgoe to work on the hit series as part of a master plan to reboot the show following the exit of top judge Simon Cowell.

In addition, "Idol" fans can add pop star Justin Timberlake to the list of potential Cowell replacements. Timberlake, along with legendary singer Elton John, is on "Idol" producer 19 Entertainment chief Simon Fuller's wish list.

Source THR