Paula Abdul Settles “Hard-Fought Battle” With ‘American Idol’ EP Nigel Lythgoe Over Sexual Assault Suit

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Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe settle hard-fought sexual assault lawsuit, ending their long-running feud in the world of reality TV judging.

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The lawsuit, filed in January 2023, alleged that Lythgoe sexually assaulted Abdul during their time as co-judges on American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.
Though the details of the settlement were not disclosed, sources say it was a 'hard-fought battle' that finally came to an end after nearly a year of legal wrangling between the two industry veterans.

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Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance