Summary
American Idol’slongtime producer Wylleen May is sharing her experience on the show after being fired from the series,setting the record straight about an HR investigation she was the subject of.American Idolhas been through some drastic changes in its run, most notably changing networks after over a decade, going from FOX to ABC in 2018 after taking a brief hiatus. While there have been network, cast, and rule changes for the series through the years,American Idolhas had most of the same crew throughout its run. With Wylleen being fired from the series, things are changing.
“It was closed quickly without any action taken.”
According toDeadline,Wylleen worked as the Executive in Charge of Production for the entire run of the series, holding the position for the last 22 years. Whilethe reasons behind Wylleen’s firing haven’t been revealed, the formerAmerican Idolexecutive opened up about her time on the series, as well as the HR investigation that potentially led to her termination from the show.“I was the subject of an HR investigation following a complaint about how I interacted with certain members of my team,”Wylleen shared,explaining she“cooperated…and it was closed quickly without any action taken.”
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American Idol Production Company Denies Firing Related To Investigation
American Idol’s production company, Fremantle,tried to smooth over the issues with Wylleen and issued a statement that denied the HR investigation being a part of the decisionfor her termination.“Wylleen has played a crucial role in helping build the lasting legacy of American Idol[‘s]…22 seasons,”a spokesperson for the company shared.“The decision to make staffing changes for the next season was not based on the conclusion of any investigation.”Fremantle shared that the changes they’re making forAmerican Idolseason 23don’t include Wylleen, but the choice had nothing to do with her behavior.
WhileAmerican Idolseason 22has brought an end to Katy Perry’s time on the series, the show will be making some major changes ahead of its next season, too. With a new judge coming into the mix, there will likely be changes in the structure of the competition outside of its judging practices. ManyAmerican Idolviewers have taken issue with how the competition has been laid out since it moved to ABC, as the structure of the competition has been shifted from its original format in some significant ways. Hopefully,American Idolseason 23 will return to form.
AsAmerican Idolseason 23 moves forwardwithout Wylleen, its longtime production executive, the series will be making changes in more ways than one.The series will hopefully be making changes throughout the entirety of the production. A new judge will be welcomed into the fold during the upcoming season, and there will likely be some larger changes to the series, as well. With a whole newAmerican Idolon the horizon, there will be some readjusting for the rest of the cast as well as the audience when the series returns.
American Idol
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American Idol is a reality singing competition that adds to the international “Idol” brand, conceived initially in the U.K. as Pop Idol. Holding massive auditions across the U.S., American Idol invited several contestants to perform in front of a panel of judges that would determine whether or not they’d go on to future rounds for a chance at competing in the fully televised premiere of the show. Contestants are voted off each week by American participation via voting through various mediums, and the winner of the competition would be given a contract with a record label to secure a future as America’s next musical idol.
