Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol,' 'SYTYCD' producer Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

Former “American Idol” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe issued a statement in response to Paula Abdul’s sexual assault lawsuit against him.

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  1. Dec 30, 2023Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit
  2. Jan 3, 2024Only left-leaning coverage:Nigel Lythgoe Hit With Second Sexual Assault Lawsuit by 'All American Girl' Contestants

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Rolling StoneLeft· 1000d ago

Nigel Lythgoe Hit With Second Sexual Assault Lawsuit by 'All American Girl' Contestants

SalonLeft· 1001d ago

Paula Abdul sues former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault: report

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 1001d ago

Nigel Lythgoe denies Paula Abdul's 'deeply offensive' claims in sexual assault lawsuit

NPRLean Left· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer of sexual assault

Black EnterpriseLean Left· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul Sues Nigel Lythgoe For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Her As A Judge On 'American Idol'

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Ran by 6 outlets· NBC 6 South Florida, NBC Los Angeles, +4 more
NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 1001d ago

Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 1001d ago

Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations

NBC New YorkLean Left· 1001d ago

Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 1001d ago

Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 1001d ago

Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations

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Nigel Lythgoe responds to Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations

Ran by 2 outlets· FOX 29 Philadelphia, FOX 35 Orlando
FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul accuses former 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault: report

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul accuses former 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault: report

Ran by 7 outlets· NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC 6 South Florida, +5 more
NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul sues ‘American Idol' executive producer for sexual assault

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul sues ‘American Idol' executive producer for sexual assault

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul sues ‘American Idol' executive producer for sexual assault

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 1003d ago

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NBC New YorkLean Left· 1003d ago

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NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 1003d ago

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NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul sues ‘American Idol' executive producer for sexual assault

WMURCenter· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul accuses ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault, harassment

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CBS NewsCenter· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul accuses former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in new lawsuit

CBS NewsCenter· 1004d ago

Paula Abdul accuses former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in new lawsuit

CBS NewsCenter· 1004d ago

Paula Abdul accuses former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in new lawsuit

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The Daily CallerRight· 1000d ago

Reality Competition Contestants Sue Producer Nigel Lythgoe For Sexual Assault After Paula Abdul’s Complaint

New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· 1001d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol,' 'SYTYCD' producer Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

Ran by 11 outlets across the spectrum· Washington Times, Triblive, +1 more
Washington TimesLean Right· 1002d ago

Paula Abdul accuses ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit

TribliveLean Right· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit

Daily JournalLean Right· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit

New York PostLean Right· 1003d ago

‘American Idol’ producer accused of sexually assaulting Paula Abdul joked he wanted to be ‘next to abuse her’ in resurfaced interview

Green Field ReporterLean Right· 1003d ago

Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit - The Daily Reporter

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PeopleLeft· 1000d ago

Nigel Lythgoe Sued for Alleged Sexual Assault by 2 Reality Show Contestants amid Ongoing Paula Abdul Suit

VarietyLean Left· 1004d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Paula Abdul Accuses ‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe of Sexual Assault

DeadlineLean Left· 1004d ago

Paula Abdul Sues Nigel Lythgoe For Multiple Sexual Assaults; Alleged Attacks Occurred On ‘American Idol’ & ‘SYTYCD’

AvclubLean Left· 1004d ago

Paula Abdul accuses So You Think You Can Dance's Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault

Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· 1004d ago

Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol' and 'SYTYCD' producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault

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