Nigel Lythgoe is taking his talent to CBS.
The former “American Idol” producer has landed a pilot deal for the competition show “In the Spotlight.”
Based on a Turkish format, the project is billed as a “performance show with a fresh take on the competitive aspect.”
Lythgoe is executive producing, along with “Idol” producer Jennifer Bresnan, “Dance Moms” executive producer Jeff Collins and “The Amazing Race” producer Michael Hammond.
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Kalen Productions Inc. is producing in association with Nigel Lythgoe Productions and Collins Avenue Entertainment, LLC.