imageLOS ANGELES: Swedish producer Per Blankens will be taking the lead on a revamped season of "American Idol," the show's production company said on Monday, after long-time British producer Nigel Lythgoe said he was fired from the show due to falling ratings.

Blankens most recently was the executive producer of "Idol," Sweden's version of the popular televised singing competition and helped the show garner strong ratings on Swedish TV.

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