AMERICAN Idol has said goodbye to one of its longstanding members. American Idol let the Executive in Charge of Production go, just before a major panel change . Wylleen May had worked on the show for 22 years before she was let go, according to Deadline .
"It is hard to express the gratitude I have to the team at Fremantle and American Idol, the place I knew as home for the last 22 years. "It may sound cliche, but it was my absolute honor to work day in and day out with people I consider to be some of the most talented, dedicated, and devoted in the business . I will miss you terribly," she said to the outlet.
The television producer continued, "That being said, I am sad to be leaving. I will forever cherish my time with Idol, and hope I am remembered for my experience, passion, and dedication to my role. "All we want for ourselves is to know that our work had a lasting impact.
I am excited for my next journey, and what that will bring. "Sometimes you need a little push forward, and I am grateful for all of it..
. beginning, middle, and end," Wylleen continued. Next, Wylleen spoke about an HR issue that forced her to leave the hit game show.
"Unfortunately, my exit has been the subject of hurtful speculation and innuendo," she said. "Yes, at the end of 2023, I was the subject of an HR investigation following a complaint about how I interacted with certain members of my team. I fully and completely cooperated with this investigation, and it was closed quickly without any actio.
