TV Guide: Nigel Lythgoe

S5 Greensboro Auditions

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 11 03:00 PM TVGN The Season 5 auditions in North Carolina, where the judges discover eventual finalists Kellie Pickler, Paris Bennett and Bucky Covington. Included: in a 2009 interview, Pickler reveals that she almost walked out on her audition.

2 of 8 Voted Off

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 9 08:00 PM FOX Two of the final eight dancers are eliminated.

Top 8 Perform

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 8 08:00 PM FOX The Top 8 dancers perform.

S5 Chicago Auditions

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:30:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 01:30 PM TVGN The Seaon 4 premiere of "Rewind" looks back at Chicago auditions held during Season 5 of "Idol." Included: Simon is questioned about his rudeness.

2 of 10 Voted Off

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 08:00 PM FOX Two of the final 10 dancers are eliminated.

Top 10 Perform

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:30:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 08:30 PM FOX The Top 10 dancers perform.