American Idol 'American Idol' executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick fired by Fox 06/10/2013 Fox has confirmed executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick have been axed from American Idol. Read More RELATED NEWS Former 'American Idol' finalist Sam Woolf releases his first album'American Idol' adds Scott Borchetta as new mentor to replace Randy Jackson 'American Idol' to premiere January 7 on Fox with schedule changes throughout Season 14 TAGS: American Idol So You Think You Can Dance