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Nigel Lythgoe steps down as judge from 'So You Think You Can Dance'

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Nigel Lythgoe has stepped down as a judge on "So You Think You Can Dance," following sexual abuse and harassment allegations made by several women, including singer, dancer and choreographer Paul Abdul.

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  1. 'So You Think You Can Dance' will go on without Nigel Lythgoe amid sexual assault allegations

    Headline from Los Angeles Times ·

  2. Newest

    Nigel Lythgoe steps down as judge from 'So You Think You Can Dance'

    Headline from UPI ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

26 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fortune

    Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in the early 2000s (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Lythgoe was also a judge on "So You Think You Can Dance" for 16 seasons.

  2. Variety

    Nigel Lythgoe Faces Second Sexual Assault Suit (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Nigel Lythgoe, producer of "So You Think You Can Dance" and "American Idol," has been hit with a second lawsuit accusing him of sexual misconduct.

  3. Deadline

    Nigel Lythgoe Under Investigation By ‘SYTYCD’ Production Company In Light Of Sexual Assault Lawsuits (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Two months before Season 18 of So You Think You Can Dance is slated to premiere on Fox, the series’ co-creator, lead judge and executive producer Nigel Lythgoe has become the subject of two s…

  4. Variety

    Nigel Lythgoe Under Investigation by ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Production Company Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuits (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Nigel Lythgoe has become the subject of an investigation led by Sony Pictures Television’s 19 Entertainment, which co-produces 'So You Think You Can Dance.'

  5. Rolling Stone

    Nigel Lythgoe Investigated by 'So You Think You Can Dance' Production Company Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuits (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    TV producer Nigel Lythgoe is facing two separate sexual assualt lawsuits filed by Paula Abdul and two 'All American Girl' contestants

  6. Los Angeles Times

    'So You Think You Can Dance' will go on without Nigel Lythgoe amid sexual assault allegations (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Nigel Lythgoe has been dropped from Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance' amid sexual assault allegations from three women, including Paula Abdul.

  7. Variety

    Nigel Lythgoe Steps Down From ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Amid Sex Abuse Lawsuits (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Nigel Lythgoe will step down as a judge on the upcoming season of "So You Think You Can Dance," after being accused of sexual assault in two lawsuits.

  8. Deadline

    Nigel Lythgoe Steps Down From ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ After Sexual Assault Accusations (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Nigel Lythgoe is exiting So You Think You Can Dance after a number of sexual assault complaints. Lythgoe, the co-creator, lead judge and exec producer of So You Think You Can Dance, is the subject …

  9. Entertainment Weekly

    Nigel Lythgoe exits 'So You Think You Can Dance' amid sexual assault allegations (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Nigel Lythgoe is is exiting 'So You Think You Can Dance' in the wake of sexual assault allegations against him: 'I am dedicating myself to clearing my name and restoring my reputation.'

  10. CNN

    Nigel Lythgoe stepping away from ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ duties (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    “So You Think You Can Dance” judge and producer Nigel Lythgoe is stepping away from the show, according to a new statement from his representative. Lythgoe’s decision comes less than one week after he was accused of sexual assault and harassment by former “So You Think You Can Dance” judge and music…

  11. New York Post

    Nigel Lythgoe steps down from ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ after Paula Abdul sexual assault claims (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The former “American Idol” and “SYTYCD” producer has denied the “Straight Up” singer’s claims.

  12. UPI

    Nigel Lythgoe steps down as judge from 'So You Think You Can Dance' (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Nigel Lythgoe has stepped down as a judge on "So You Think You Can Dance," following sexual abuse and harassment allegations made by several women, including singer, dancer and choreographer Paul Abdul.

  13. News West 9

    'So You Think You Can Dance' judge steps aside from show after sexual assault allegations (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    Paula Abdul alleged in a lawsuit that Nigel Lythgoe assaulted her once when she was an “American Idol” judge and again when she was on "So You Think You Can Dance."

  14. Avclub

    Nigel Lythgoe leaving So You Think You Can Dance amid Paula Abdul assault allegations (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    The long-running dance competition will move forward this season without regular judge and co-creator Lythgoe, who's been accused of sexual assault

  15. NPR

    Nigel Lythgoe departs 'So You Think You Can Dance' amid sexual assault allegations (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The 74-year-old TV personality, producer and choreographer is facing a lawsuit launched by high-profile co-host Paula Abdul.

  16. Fox News

    ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ judge Nigel Lythgoe steps down from show after sexual assault allegations (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Nigel Lythgoe won't be returning to "So You Think You Can Dance" for the upcoming season after Paula Abdul accused him of sexual assault. Lythgoe has denied the allegations.

  17. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Nigel Lythgoe stepping aside as 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge after sexual assault allegations | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Nigel Lythgoe stepping aside as 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge after sexual assault allegations

  18. WTOP Washington DC

    Nigel Lythgoe stepping aside as ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ judge after sexual assault allegations (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    TV producer Nigel Lythgoe said Friday that he is stepping aside as a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance” after lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault, including one from Paula Abdul.

  19. The Hollywood Reporter

    Nigel Lythgoe Exits ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Following Sexual Assault Lawsuit (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The Fox series' 18th season will move forward without him as a judge.

  20. The Guardian

    Nigel Lythgoe exits So You Think You Can Dance amid Paula Abdul assault lawsuits (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    US performer has accused British TV producer of multiple sexual assaults while she was judge on hit TV shows

  21. Rolling Stone

    Nigel Lythgoe Leaves 'So You Think You Can Dance' Following Sexual Assault Lawsuit (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Nigel Lythgoe said he is stepping down from "So You Think You Can Dance" a week after Paula Abdul accused him of sexually assaulting her in a lawsuit.

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