Nigel Lythgoe To Receive Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

HOLLYWOOD, CA — TV producer Nigel Lythgoe will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next Friday, commemorating a career that has spanned over 50 years. Lythgoe's star will be installed at 6258 Hollywood Blvd., and will be the 2,697th star on the Walk of Fame.

“Nigel Lythgoe has dedicated himself to promoting the performing arts and is a mentor to many young performers seeking their dream in the entertainment industry,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We are thrilled that this visionary talent is joining our Walk of Fame family."

In his career, Lythgoe produced "American Idol" and "Pop Idol," and was also a regular judge on "So You Think You Can Dance," which he created and executive produced. Lythgoe himself has won three Emmys, while "So You Think You Can Dance" has won 16 and "American Idol" has won nearly 70.

Born in Lancashire, England but raised in Liverpool, Lythgoe first started dancing at only 11 years old. He later became the only person to dance in, choreograph, direct and produce the Royal Variety Performance for the Queen of England, and has worked with artists ranging from Bing Crosby to the Muppets.

In 2007, he received the International Emmy Founders Award, presented by Lady Gaga in New York, in recognition for his imprint on the television industry.

Lythgoe's children, Kristopher and Simon, along with Priscilla Presley, will also speak at the Walk of Fame star presentation.