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entertainment1 year ago

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Reach Settlement in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Paula Abdul has settled her sexual-assault lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, a producer for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. The lawsuit, filed in December 2023, accused Lythgoe of multiple assaults, with the case initially set for trial in August 2025. Both parties expressed relief at the settlement, with Abdul hoping her experience inspires others, while Lythgoe maintained his innocence. Lythgoe has faced other allegations, but was recently dismissed from a separate lawsuit related to All American Girl.

via Vulture|
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entertainment1 year ago

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Resolve Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Paula Abdul has settled her sexual assault lawsuit against British TV producer Nigel Lythgoe, whom she accused of assaulting her during their time on 'American Idol' and 'So You Think You Can Dance.' Both parties expressed relief at resolving the legal battle, though Lythgoe denied the allegations, calling them a smear. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and the case will be dismissed, avoiding a trial that was set for next year.

via BBC.com|
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entertainment1 year ago

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Reach Settlement in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have settled a lawsuit in which Abdul accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her during her time as a judge on the show and later on "So You Think You Can Dance." The settlement, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, is unconditional but its terms remain undisclosed. Abdul expressed relief at closing this chapter and hopes her experience inspires other women facing similar challenges. Lythgoe, who has denied the allegations, stepped down from his judging role on "So You Think You Can Dance" earlier this year.

via NPR|
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entertainment1 year ago

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Reach Settlement in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Paula Abdul has settled her sexual assault lawsuit against "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe, a year after filing the case. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Abdul expressed relief at closing this chapter and hopes her experience inspires other women facing similar challenges. Lythgoe, who denied the allegations, also expressed relief at resolving the case. The lawsuit stemmed from incidents Abdul alleged occurred about 20 years ago and later during her time on "So You Think You Can Dance." Lythgoe faces additional pending lawsuits related to similar allegations.

via Variety|
#american-idol#entertainment#nigel-lythgoe
entertainment1 year ago

Paula Abdul Resolves Sexual Assault Lawsuit with 'Idol' Producer

Paula Abdul has settled her sexual assault and gender violence lawsuit against 'American Idol' executive producer Nigel Lythgoe. The settlement, reached on December 9, concludes a year-long legal battle involving multiple assault claims against Lythgoe, who has denied the allegations. The terms of the settlement are confidential, but both parties reportedly view it as a fair resolution. Abdul hopes her experience will inspire other women facing similar challenges.

via Deadline|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Paula Abdul Accuses Nigel Lythgoe of Victim-Shaming Amid Sexual Assault Allegations"

Paula Abdul's attorney has responded to Nigel Lythgoe's legal defense in her sexual assault lawsuit, claiming that alleged text messages from Lythgoe show instances of sexual harassment. The attorney argues that the power dynamic in their relationship was skewed, with Lythgoe being a powerful executive and Abdul working under him. Abdul also claims to have text messages from Lythgoe showing overt sexual harassment, including instances of inappropriate and offensive messages.

via TMZ|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Nigel Lythgoe Faces Fourth Sexual Assault Lawsuit Amid Paula Abdul Allegations"

Nigel Lythgoe, former American Idol producer, faces another lawsuit from a Jane Doe accuser alleging sexual assault at his home in 2018, just hours after responding to Paula Abdul's sexual assault complaint by calling her a "fabulist." Lythgoe has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct, including former contestants on his reality show, and has denied all allegations, claiming they are false and part of a character assassination.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Nigel Lythgoe Faces Fourth Sexual Assault Lawsuit Amid Paula Abdul Accusations"

American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe faces a fourth sexual assault lawsuit, following Paula Abdul's accusations, with the latest plaintiff alleging assault in 2018. Lythgoe denies all allegations, claiming Abdul is abusing the legal process for personal gain and accusing her of a history of fabrication. The new accuser, identified as Jane Doe, alleges that Lythgoe assaulted her in 2018, similar to the previous complaints.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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entertainment1 year ago

"American Idol Producer Faces Fourth Sexual Assault Lawsuit Amid Denial of Paula Abdul's Claims"

American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe faces a fourth sexual assault lawsuit, filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe, just hours after denying Paula Abdul's accusations. The lawsuit alleges sexual assault, battery, harassment, and negligence. Lythgoe has vehemently denied Abdul's claims and accused her of fabricating stories for personal gain. The latest accuser claims that Lythgoe forced himself on her in 2018, similar to the allegations made by Abdul and two other contestants from a reality show he produced.

via The A.V. Club|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Nigel Lythgoe Faces Mounting Sexual Assault Allegations Amid Paula Abdul Controversy"

Nigel Lythgoe, co-creator of So You Think You Can Dance, faces a fourth sexual assault lawsuit, this time from an alleged 2018 incident, just hours after attempting to refute Paula Abdul's accusations. The latest claim, similar to previous ones, alleges assault at Lythgoe's LA residence, causing severe emotional distress. Lythgoe has denied the allegations in the past and stepped back from SYTYCD to focus on clearing his name.

via Deadline|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Nigel Lythgoe Denies Paula Abdul's Sexual Assault Claims, Calls Them 'Pure Fiction'"

Nigel Lythgoe has responded to Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations by releasing alleged emails and social media posts from Abdul, claiming they had a "loving relationship." Lythgoe filed legal documents including private emails and tweets from Abdul, denying her claims and calling her a "fabulist." Abdul had accused Lythgoe of assaulting her during their time working on "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance."

via New York Post |
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legalentertainment1 year ago

"Nigel Lythgoe Faces Multiple Sexual Assault Allegations Amid Paula Abdul Controversy"

TV producer Nigel Lythgoe denies Paula Abdul's accusations of sexual assault and harassment in a legal response, calling them "false" and "deeply offensive." Abdul had filed a lawsuit against Lythgoe in December, alleging incidents of abuse in the early 2000s and in 2015. Lythgoe's response includes excerpts of private emails and social media posts from Abdul, characterizing them as "adoring messages and comments." The lawsuit was filed under California's Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act, and Abdul is seeking unspecified punitive damages.

via CNN|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Nigel Lythgoe Fights Back Against Paula Abdul's Sexual Assault Allegations"

Nigel Lythgoe has vehemently denied Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations, describing them as false and character assassination in new court documents. He accuses Abdul of being a "fabulist" and seeks dismissal of her complaint with prejudice. Abdul had filed a lawsuit in December 2023, alleging that Lythgoe sexually assaulted her during "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" productions. Lythgoe had previously denied the allegations, citing Abdul's "erratic behavior."

via Variety|
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legal-entertainment1 year ago

"Nigel Lythgoe Denies Paula Abdul's Sexual Assault Claims, Citing Alleged 'Loving' Emails"

Nigel Lythgoe, a veteran competition show producer, has filed a response seeking to have Paula Abdul's sexual assault complaint dismissed, calling her allegations "lies" and pointing to her mental health and modern morals as the root causes of her claims. Lythgoe's filing includes supposed fawning texts from Abdul and questions the credibility of her allegations, citing her history of telling wild stories. He also disputes Abdul's claim of surviving a plane crash in 1992, stating that there is no record of such an incident. Paula Abdul's lawyers had no comment on Lythgoe's response, and Lythgoe is now the subject of three sexual assault claims, including Abdul's.

via Deadline|
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