Nigel Lythgoe has praised Ryan Seacrest’s presenting style on American Idol.

The So You Think You Can Dance boss returned to the Fox singing show as executive producer this season and after last night’s results show, he took to Twitter to tell his followers:

“What a crazy night at American Idol. I love how [Ryan Seacrest] thinks on his feet. It’s so easy to work with someone who is open to suggestions and performs with consummate ease.

“There were so many unplanned and unrehearsed events occurring tonight. So much that may have thrown another host but not [Seacrest]. Great.”

Lythgoe also thanked the show’s fans for their positive comments about the show.

“Thanks to all you Tweetsters for your kind words tonight,” he wrote.

“I will pass your sentiments on to my awesome production team who are so brilliant.”