So You Think You Can Dance judge Nigel Lythgoe got into hot water with GLAAD (Gay/Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) for what the organization perceives as promoting homophobia. Here's what Lythgoe said to a male dance team that consisted of a straight man and a gay man. "I think you probably alienate a lot of our audience. I mean, we’ve always had the guys dance together on the show, but I’ve -- they’ve never really done it in each other’s arms before." The remarks prompted Glaad to call for an apology from Lythgoe, who diplomatically obliged.
"It's unacceptable for this kind of blatant homophobia to occur" said GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. "Fox Entertainment and Nigel Lythgoe owe Misha, Mitchel and the whole LGBT community an apology."
“I sincerely regret the fact that I have upset people with the poor word choices and comments I made both during the taping of the ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ audition and on my personal status update. I am not homophobic and it was extremely upsetting for me to be classed as such." Lythgoe wrote in his apology letter.
Interestingly enough. Lythgoe has been accussed of gay favoritism on American Idol, where it was rumored that Adam Lambert was favored by the producer to win the contest. So, do we have a case of dual standards, or an over-reactionary watch-dog organization? Truth be known, it was probably Lythgoe's even more sarcastic tweet on the couple that got him into hotwater. “The same sex ballroom guys did remind me of 'Blades of Glory.' However, I'm not a fan of 'Brokeback' Ballroom.” Sarcasm? Pop culture references? Lythgoe, what were you thinking.
On the plus side of the incident, So You Think You Can Dance was a ratings success burying the scripted competition for the hour, pummeling the Ugly Betty finale.
We do NOT need another homophobic closet queen being a prick on public television.
Nigel Lythgoe is clearly a gay closet case who thinks he has to exert his "manly" homophobic muscle to compensate for his femininity and ultra-idiotic mentality.
Go back to your closet, Mary, and get the fuck off of our television shows!
We do NOT need another homophobic closet queen being a prick on public television.
Nigel Lythgoe is clearly a gay closet case who thinks he has to exert his “manly” homophobic muscle to compensate for his femininity and ultra-idiotic mentality.
Go back to your closet, Mary, and get the fuck off of our television shows!
[...] seems like judge Nigel Lythgoe got himself into hot water with GLAAD in the process. According to tvovermind.com, it was for supposedly promoting homophobia on the reality TV [...]
Actually, I was watching that at the time, and my jaw popped open. Mostly my thought was that the show made a point of making a huge deal out of the two men dancing together- they showed one guy waiting outside the bathroom for his partner to arrive (as men seem to do for women, at least in my experience) and then showed the guy walking out of the men's room with some funky camera angles and whatnot.
I just think that if Lythgoe is going to get paid to give his opinion then people can't get overly pissed off when he does. I mean, hello… they fell down! I thought that the judges kept it focused mostly on their dancing. Lythgoe was just being his snarky self. :)
Actually, I was watching that at the time, and my jaw popped open. Mostly my thought was that the show made a point of making a huge deal out of the two men dancing together- they showed one guy waiting outside the bathroom for his partner to arrive (as men seem to do for women, at least in my experience) and then showed the guy walking out of the men’s room with some funky camera angles and whatnot.
I just think that if Lythgoe is going to get paid to give his opinion then people can’t get overly pissed off when he does. I mean, hello… they fell down! I thought that the judges kept it focused mostly on their dancing. Lythgoe was just being his snarky self. :)
I think everyone should just shutup! Are you kidding me…. Those guys were re-damn-dic. What Nigel said was the truth and people love to make everything into a gay bashing issue. Come on! They looked crazy! It's not like its unheard of for male dancers to be gay. Its about the dancing period!
I got your back Nigel!!!
I think everyone should just shutup! Are you kidding me…. Those guys were re-damn-dic. What Nigel said was the truth and people love to make everything into a gay bashing issue. Come on! They looked crazy! It’s not like its unheard of for male dancers to be gay. Its about the dancing period!
I got your back Nigel!!!