“American Idol” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, who returned to the “showrunner” post this season, took to Twitter to generate excitement for tonight’s “American Idol” results show.
“Spoiler Alert: Shocking #AmericanIdol news tonight,” wrote the “Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” producer.
Worth noting is the fact that Lythgoe did not specify the “shocking news” was related to the “elimination.” Such teases, in general, also have a mixed history of referring to something the fans would agree is of significance.
The counter perspective is that “spoiler alert” would not have applied if the news did not, in some way, concern the results.
“American Idol” announces the results of the Top 11 Performance Show Thursday night. As only ten contestants typically go on the “Idol” tour, those who survive this cut–assuming a save is not instituted–will all go on the road this summer. Sugarland and Jennifer Hudson appear as guest performers.