A wrinkle in the late-night courtship between Fox and Conan O'Brien has emerged that involves the biggest show on television: O'Brien has been approached to take part in Fox's "Idol Gives Back" special April 21.
Sources close to both camps stress that the offer is not related to the ongoing late-night discussions and in no way means the two sides expect to have a deal by April 21.
The invitation to O'Brien, which came from "American Idol" producer 19 Entertainment and not Fox, was taken to NBC.
However, NBC said no, as its moratorium on any TV appearances by O'Brien doesn't expire until May 1.
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