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Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida, from the development of Dec 30, 2023

Newest development Jan 3, 2024 · 2 reportsNigel Lythgoe Sued for Alleged Sexual Assault by 2 Reality Show Contestants amid Ongoing Paula Abdul Suit

Former “American Idol” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe issued a statement in response to Paula Abdul’s sexual assault lawsuit against him.

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    Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

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    Nigel Lythgoe Sued for Alleged Sexual Assault by 2 Reality Show Contestants amid Ongoing Paula Abdul Suit

    Headline from People ·

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  1. Rolling Stone

    Paula Abdul Sues American Idol Producer Nigel Lythgoe Over Sexual Assault Claims (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Paula Abdul sued former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe in Los Angeles, alleging that he sexually assaulted her multiple times.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol,' 'SYTYCD' producer Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Paula Abdul alleges that 'American Idol' and 'So You Think You Can Dance' producer Nigel Lythgoe sexually assaulted her in a lawsuit filed on the eve of California's legal deadline

  3. Insider

    Paula Abdul accusses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit: report (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Variety reported that Paula Abdul filed the lawsuit on Friday. Abdul was a judge on "American Idol" from 2002 to 2009.

  4. New York Post

    Paula Abdul sues ‘American Idol’ executive Nigel Lythgoe for alleged sexual assault (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “Lythgoe knew and was aware that his treatment of Abdul was inappropriate and even criminal,” the suit states.

  5. Avclub

    Paula Abdul accuses So You Think You Can Dance's Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    Abdul says Lythgoe assaulted her during her tenures on both American Idol and SYTYCD

  6. Variety

    Paula Abdul Accuses ‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe of Sexual Assault (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Paula Abdul filed a lawsuit accusing 'American Idol' and 'So You Think You Can Dance' executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault.

  7. New York Times

    Paula Abdul Accuses Nigel Lythgoe of Sexual Assault During ‘American Idol’ (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Ms. Abdul filed a lawsuit against Mr. Lythgoe, a producer of the reality show, that accuses him of assaulting her in an elevator.

  8. The Daily Caller

    Paula Abdul Sues American Idol Exec For Alleged Sexual Assault And Gender Violence (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Paula Abdul initiated a lawsuit Friday against prominent figure in television production Nigel Lythgoe, multiple outlets reported.

  9. CBS News

    Paula Abdul accuses former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in new lawsuit (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Paula Abdul has accused former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault and harassment while she worked as a judge on the program in a new lawsuit filed Friday.

  10. The Guardian

    American Idol star Paula Abdul sues producer Nigel Lythgoe for alleged sexual assaults (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    US singer claims multiple incidents of assault while pair worked together on hit show So You Think You Can Dance

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    Paula Abdul Sues ‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe Over Sexual Assault Claims (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The singer claims the 'So You Think You Can Dance' producer sexually assaulted her during two alleged incidents, one during the “initial seasons" of ‘American Idol’ and the other in 2014.

  12. Deadline

    Paula Abdul Sues Nigel Lythgoe For Multiple Sexual Assaults; Alleged Attacks Occurred On ‘American Idol’ & ‘SYTYCD’ (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Less than 72 hours before California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act expires, Paula Abdul today filed a sexual assault and gender violence lawsuit against American Idol EP and So You…

  13. Entertainment Weekly

    Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol' and 'SYTYCD' producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Paula Abdul has sued 'American Idol' and 'So You Think You Can Dance' producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

  14. UPI

    Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe for alleged sexual assault (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Pop music star, dancer and TV personality Paula Abdul has sued "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" producer Nigel Lythgoe for alleged sexual assault.

  15. ABC 30 Fresno

    Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit accusing former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the reality competition show.

  16. NBC Los Angeles

    Paula Abdul sues ‘American Idol' executive producer for sexual assault (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, accusing him of sexual assaulting during the time they worked together on “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.”

  17. France 24

    Singer Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol' producer over sexual assault (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Grammy-award-winning artist and US television star Paula Abdul has accused a producer on the singing contest show "American Idol" of sexual assault, according to a California lawsuit.

  18. UPI

    Nigel Lythgoe calls Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations 'false,' 'deeply offensive' (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    British television producer Nigel Lythgoe is denying Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations against him.

  19. WMUR

    Paula Abdul accuses ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault, harassment (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    She also claims to have witnessed Lythgoe assaulting her assistant in a separate incident in 2015.

  20. Black Enterprise

    Paula Abdul Sues Nigel Lythgoe For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Her As A Judge On 'American Idol' (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Nigel Lythgoe was an executive over Paula Abdul when she was a judge on 'So You Think You Can Dance' and 'American Idol.'

  21. New York Post

    ‘American Idol’ producer accused of sexually assaulting Paula Abdul joked he wanted to be ‘next to abuse her’ in resurfaced interview (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Abdul co-hosted the show with Cowell from 2002 to 2009 and the two often bickered in front of the cameras. Lythgoe was also a producer on “Idol.”

  22. NPR

    Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer of sexual assault (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The singer and actor's lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe is the latest in a string of high-profile cases filed right before portions of California's Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act expire.

  23. FOX 35 Orlando

    Paula Abdul accuses former 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault: report (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The singer, dancer and choreographer acted as an American Idol judge between the years of 2002 and 2009, during which time Paula Abdul alleges Nigel Lythgoe's initial sexual assault occurred.

  24. Green Field Reporter

    Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul has accused former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the reality competition show, according to a new lawsuit.

  25. NBC 6 South Florida

    Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Former “American Idol” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe issued a statement in response to Paula Abdul’s sexual assault lawsuit against him.

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