Prominent Reality TV Judge Resigns Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations, Including Paula Abdul’s Lawsuit
Los Angeles, CA – Nigel Lythgoe, a prominent TV producer in both the UK and US, announced his decision to step aside as a judge on the reality TV show So You Think You Can Dance. This comes after several lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault, including one filed by star Paula Abdul. Sony Pictures Television’s 19 Entertainment, the co-producer of the show, has opened an investigation into the allegations. Lythgoe, who is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Fox dance competition series, stated that he made the decision voluntarily out of concern … Read more