Nigel Lythgoe Exits 'So You Think You Can Dance' Amid Paula Abdul's Abuse Lawsuits

Nigel Lythgoe has announced his departure from Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" amid facing two sexual assault lawsuits, one filed by Paula Abdul and another by two anonymous contestants from "All American Girl." Despite stepping down voluntarily to focus the show on dance and dancers, Lythgoe denies the allegations and intends to clear his name. The production will continue without him, and no replacement judge has been announced for the upcoming season.