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Paula Abdul Sues 'American Idol' Boss Nigel Lythgoe for Sexual Assault & Harassment

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Paula Abdul is suing Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault and harassment. On Friday (December 29), the 61-year-old singer and former American Idol judge filed a lawsuit against the 74-year-old TV producer and head of competition shows such as American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, per The Blast. Keep reading to find out more… According to legal documents obtained by the outlet, Paula alleges that Nigel “verbally insulated and belittled” her on multiple occasions dating back to 2001, and sexually assaulted her during an early season of American Idol.

The lawsuit states that before Paula joined the show, Nigel told her that she was a “has been” celebrity and that the contestants wouldn’t know her.

A description of an alleged incident of sexual assault reads: “One evening, following the day’s auditions, Lythgoe and Abdul entered the elevator of the hotel where they were staying.

Upon entering the elevator, Lythgoe shoved Abdul against the wall, then grabbed her genitals and breasts, and began shoving his tongue down her throat.

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