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Prominent Reality TV Judge Resigns Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations, Including Paula Abdul’s Lawsuit

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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

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