SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: (L-R): Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Adam Shankman judge the competition on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE airing Tuesdsay, Oct. 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2009 Fox Broadcasting Co. CR: Kelsey McNeal/FOX.

Practically everyone already knows that So You Think You Can Dance Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe has asked Paula Abdul to be on the show, but if you were watching last night, you saw Lythgoe holding a chair with the former American Idol judge’s name on it.

Lythgoe tells HollywoodOutbreak.com that Abdul has said yes, but they haven’t discussed finances yet.  Still, when she’s ready, he has set a place for her at the table.

Click onto video for the status of Paula Abdul joining So You Think You Can Dance from Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe.

The SYTYCD competition continues with the 18 remaining finalists facing off Tuesday night, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.