Nigel Lythgoe is said to have approached former American Idol judge Paula Abdul about joining rival TV show, So You Think You Can Dance.

At a Fox press conference Nigel was asked if he would like Paula for the show. He responded:

“Absolutely, no question.”

“I spoke to her yesterday. I said, ‘we’re going to Vegas for season six this weekend’.

“She’s coming out to meet me. We’re going to talk about what the opportunities are.”

Nigel said: “I don’t know anybody who’s had her experience of being a performer, dancer, choreographer and judge.”

She may be able to dance, but surely as a judge on a hugely popular TV show she should also be able to speak coherently. Has Nigel not learned from moments like this……