Nigel Lythgoe, the longtime producer of American Idol, faced serious accusations after singer and former judge Paula Abdul came forward with allegations of sexual assault. In the lawsuit, she claimed that during one of the early seasons of American Idol, Nigel sexually assaulted her in an elevator. The claims, which Lythgoe vehemently denies, have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, sparking legal battles and a wave of public scrutiny.
The producer of So You Think You Can Dance, in a discussion with TMZ denied Paula Abdul's allegations of sexual assault, describing them as "false" and "deeply offensive." Going further he even intends to demonstrate his innocence in court.
“Paula and I have interacted as dear -- and entirely platonic,” says Nigel after facing backlash and public scrutiny. He continues, “To say that I am shocked and saddened by the allegations made against me by Paula Abdul is a wild understatement.”
On Saturday, shortly after Paula claimed that he pushed her against a wall and touched her intimate areas, Nigel responded, "Yesterday, however, out of the blue, I learned of these claims in the press and I want to be clear: not only are they false, they are deeply offensive to me and to everything I stand for."
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