Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit accusing British television executive Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault. US singer, dancer and American Idol star Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit accusing British television executive Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her when they worked together on two popular talent shows, according to court documents. Abdul tried to push him away and ran as soon as the elevator doors opened, court documents said. Another alleged assault took place years later when Abdul worked as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance, according to court documents. The lawsuit alleged that the star also witnessed Lythgoe assault one of her assistants on So You Think You Can Dance.

Source: News 24 January 02, 2024 21:35 UTC