In this episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe covers the Top 5 and Top 4 shows and recaps the performances from contestants who were all doing their best to overcome sore throats and tired voices. Then he speaks with Charles Boyd who was brought on as a producer of American Idol to improve the dynamic between hosts Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman.

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