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“So You Think You Can Dance” Creator Nigel Lythgoe Leaves Show Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault by Paula Abdul

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Los Angeles, California – Nigel Lythgoe, the creator of “So You Think You Can Dance,” is leaving the show following allegations of sexual assault made against him by Paula Abdul. Lythgoe, who is also a former producer on “American Idol,” has denied the claims. In a lawsuit filed in California last December, Abdul accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her on two occasions. She alleged that he groped her breast and genitals and forcibly kissed her while they were in an elevator. Abdul also claimed that Lythgoe later forced himself on top of her on a … Read more

Nigel Lythgoe Resigns from “So You Think You Can Dance” Amid Controversial Lawsuit with Paula Abdul

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Los Angeles – Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer and co-creator of the dance competition show “So You Think You Can Dance,” has announced his voluntary departure from the show. This decision comes in light of a recent lawsuit filed by Paula Abdul, former judge on “SYTYCD” and “American Idol,” accusing Lythgoe of sexual assault. The allegations were made in a lawsuit filed on December 29. Lythgoe issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, stating that he had informed the producers of his decision to step back from participating in this year’s series. He expressed a … Read more