In an interview with Us Weekly, ``American Idol'' producer Nigel Lythgoe, said the show is better without the ``cranky brit'' Simon Cowell.
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``Idol'' producer Nigel Lythgoe says show better off without Simon
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Cheryl Cole in talks about her future after being dropped from US version of X Factor
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Simon Cowell finds talent show auditions torturous
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Simon Cowell earns himself ire of fellow judges
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X Factor Simon Cowell backs Olly
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Sinitta: 'Simon Cowell was a horrible cheat'
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Gary Barlow 'in advanced talks' to replace Simon Cowell on the X Factor
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Simon Cowell 'feels betrayed by Sharon Osbourne'
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Rylan Clark ``has more talent than Gary Barlow''
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Simon Cowell denies calling Lady GaGa and Beyonce boring
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Ryan Seacrest: 'Simon Cowell is jealous of me!'
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Cheryl Cole turns to Simon Cowell for advice
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Simon Cowell ``can't wait'' to leave Idol
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Simon Cowell left to rot in hotel rooms
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Cowell to leave 'American Idol'
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Simon Cowell is not engaged
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Jessica Simpson meets with ``American Idol'' producers