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Paula Abdul Settles Her Sexual-Assault Lawsuit Against Nigel Lythgoe
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Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe secretly settle sexual assault lawsuit, avoiding high-profile trial.
beat sheet
- The lawsuit, filed over a year ago, was scheduled to go to trial in August 2025 before this surprise settlement.
- Industry insiders speculate the two stars wanted to avoid the media frenzy and potential PR disaster of airing their dirty laundry in court.
call sheet
Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe, American Idol