What’s Up With Super-Short Hollywood Round On ‘American Idol’?

In past seasons, ‘American Idol’ has spent at least three one to two-hour shows on the Hollywood rounds, but added the ‘Best of the Rest’ show to focus on more auditions last week instead. “There wasn’t that much that occurred in Hollywood that warranted more than two episodes,” ‘Idol’ co-executive producer Nigel Lythgoe tells MTV News. “We normally stretch it out too far. Because this year’s auditions were so strong, I wanted to introduce [more] of the contestants … and it’s far better that we look at the good parts, as well as the fun and the silliness of ‘Idol’.” Read more.