American singer Paula Abdul filed a lawsuit against British producer Nigel Lythgoe on Friday. He accuses him of sexually assaulting her in an elevator, while he was a judge on the musical reality show American idolabout twenty years ago.
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According to judicial documents consulted by New York Times, Paula Abdul claims Nigel Lythgoe pushed her against the wall of a hotel elevator while filming an early season of the hit reality show. She allegedly grabbed her genitals and breasts, before “sticking his tongue down her throat”.
The interpreter of Straight he claims he tried to push the producer away, only managing to escape when the elevator doors opened.
After developing a first version ofAmerican idol in the United Kingdom, Nigel Lythgoe adapted the television competition for the American market, where it became a popular phenomenon.
In total, Paula Abdul appeared on the show for eight seasons, then returned to the role of judge in the competition So you think you can dancealso produced by Nigel Lythgoe.
The latter also allegedly made advances towards her during this period. According to the singer, he “forced himself on her” while she was sitting on the couch at her house and “tried to kiss her.”
The complaint was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
2023-12-30 23:51:22
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