Nigel Lythgoe has stepped down from his role on "So You Think You Can Dance" following a sexual assault lawsuit filed by co-host Paula Abdul. Abdul's lawsuit alleges two incidents of assault, one during her time on "American Idol" and another in 2015. Lythgoe denies the allegations and plans to focus on clearing his name. The show will continue its upcoming season with new hosts Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, as the producers aim to maintain the focus on the contestants and the competition.
Nigel Lythgoe, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry known for creating "So You Think You Can Dance," has resigned from the show following a lawsuit filed by Paula Abdul accusing him of sexual assault. Abdul alleges that Lythgoe sexually assaulted her on two separate occasions. Lythgoe has denied the allegations, stating that they are false and offensive, and has expressed his intention to clear his name. The lawsuit has also brought to light an accusation of Lythgoe groping one of Abdul's assistants in 2015.
Nigel Lythgoe, the creator and judge of "So You Think You Can Dance," has stepped down from the show amid sexual assault allegations made by Paula Abdul. Abdul, who worked with Lythgoe on "American Idol," filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault on two separate occasions. Lythgoe denies the allegations, stating they are false and offensive, and has expressed his intention to clear his name and restore his reputation.
Nigel Lythgoe has voluntarily stepped back from "So You Think You Can Dance" following sexual assault allegations by Paula Abdul and two other women. Abdul's lawsuit claims she remained silent due to fear of career repercussions from Lythgoe, a prominent TV producer. Lythgoe, known for his work on "Pop Idol" and "American Idol," denies the allegations and intends to clear his name. The production companies have confirmed the show will continue without him, with no replacement judge announced yet for the upcoming season starting March 4.
Nigel Lythgoe, known for his role as a judge on "So You Think You Can Dance," has stepped down from the show following sexual assault allegations made by singer Paula Abdul. Abdul, who worked with Lythgoe on both "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance," has filed a lawsuit claiming Lythgoe sexually assaulted her twice. Lythgoe denies the allegations, stating they are false and offensive, and has expressed his intention to fight the claims. The show will continue without him, with no replacement judge announced yet.
Nigel Lythgoe has announced his departure from the judging panel of "So You Think You Can Dance" amid sexual assault allegations, including a lawsuit filed by pop singer Paula Abdul. Abdul's lawsuit accuses Lythgoe of assaulting her during their time on "American Idol" and "SYTYCD," as well as assaulting her assistant. Additionally, another lawsuit has been filed against him by two women from the 2003 reality show "All American Girl." Lythgoe denies the allegations and is focusing on clearing his name. The show's production companies and Fox stated that the upcoming season will proceed without him to maintain focus on the contestants.
Nigel Lythgoe, co-creator and executive producer of "So You Think You Can Dance," has voluntarily stepped down from the show amidst a sexual assault lawsuit filed by former judge Paula Abdul. Abdul alleges that Lythgoe assaulted her during their time on both "So You Think You Can Dance" and "American Idol." While Lythgoe denies the allegations, stating their relationship has been platonic and professional, he has chosen to leave the show to focus on clearing his name. The show's producers have confirmed his exit and remain committed to the contestants, with no decision yet on a replacement judge.
Nigel Lythgoe has voluntarily stepped down as a judge from "So You Think You Can Dance" following a lawsuit filed by Paula Abdul accusing him of sexual assault during their time on "American Idol." Lythgoe denies the allegations, stating they are false and offensive. The show will continue without him, and no replacement judge has been announced. Additionally, two other women have filed a lawsuit against Lythgoe with similar allegations of sexual misconduct from his 2003 show "All American Girl."
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.
Nigel Lythgoe has voluntarily stepped down from his roles on and off-camera for the Fox series "So You Think You Can Dance" (SYTYCD) amid a sexual assault lawsuit filed by Paula Abdul. Abdul's lawsuit alleges that Lythgoe verbally abused and physically assaulted her during their time on "American Idol" and SYTYCD. Despite denying the allegations, Lythgoe is departing from the show to focus on clearing his name. The 18th season of SYTYCD will continue without him, and no replacement judge has been announced yet. Meanwhile, 19 Entertainment has initiated an investigation into the claims against Lythgoe.
Nigel Lythgoe, co-creator and lead judge of "So You Think You Can Dance," has stepped down from the show amid sexual assault allegations, including two lawsuits, one of which was filed by Paula Abdul. Abdul's lawsuit details two separate incidents of alleged assault by Lythgoe. Despite his departure, the show will continue with its upcoming season, and Lythgoe has denied the accusations, stating his intent to clear his name.
Nigel Lythgoe has voluntarily stepped down as a judge from "So You Think You Can Dance" in light of two sexual assault lawsuits against him, one involving Paula Abdul. Abdul's lawsuit, revived by California's Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act, accuses Lythgoe of groping and forcibly kissing her about 20 years ago. Another lawsuit by two contestants from "All American Girl" in 2003 also accuses him of similar misconduct. Lythgoe denies the allegations and intends to clear his name. The show will continue without him, with no replacement judge announced yet. Sony Pictures Television's 19 Entertainment is investigating the claims.
Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer of "So You Think You Can Dance" and "American Idol," is under investigation by Sony Pictures Television’s 19 Entertainment following two sexual assault lawsuits, one of which was filed by Paula Abdul. Abdul's lawsuit accuses Lythgoe of sexual assault and harassment and criticizes the production companies for protecting him. Lythgoe has denied the allegations, calling them false and offensive, and has vowed to fight the claims. The investigation comes amidst additional allegations from contestants on another show Lythgoe produced in 2003. Sony has not commented on the investigation.
Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, producer of "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance," alleging sexual assault and harassment during her time as a judge on these shows. The lawsuit includes claims of physical assault and unwanted advances, with Abdul stating she remained silent for fear of retaliation. Lythgoe has denied the allegations, describing them as false and offensive, and intends to fight the lawsuit. The legal action follows additional accusations by two former contestants of "All American Girl," who are also suing Lythgoe for similar misconduct.
Nigel Lythgoe, known for producing "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance," is facing new sexual assault allegations from two women, following a lawsuit by Paula Abdul. The Jane Does, former contestants on "All American Girl," claim Lythgoe made unwanted sexual advances and assaulted them in 2003. Lythgoe has denied Abdul's accusations, calling them "untrue" and vowing to fight the "appalling smear." The new lawsuit may face challenges due to the expiration of a California act allowing for the extension of the statute of limitations on sexual assault cases.
