Lythgoe calls Abdul lawsuit ‘worst form of character assassination’ as another accuser surfaces

“American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” producer Nigel Lythgoe has responded to Paula Abdul’s sexual assault lawsuit as another woman made allegations against him. Citing Abdul’s “positive feelings” toward Lythgoe, the attorneys included copies of “adoring messages and comments” made in text messages and social media posts that “underscore the frivolousness and falsity of her suit.” “It is unthinkable that Abdul would even tolerate Lythgoe’s physical proximity let alone send him adoring messages and sexually provocative jokes if her allegations were true — which, clearly, they are not,” the response said. Additionally, the attorney argued that the accusations made in Abdul’s complaint “lack specificity as to when, where and how any alleged abuse occurred and as to who received notice to it” and that they “stretch credulity.” Beck argues that Lythgoe championed and fought for Abdul to be included in “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” despite “the industry’s hesitation to work with Abdul, in part due to the reputation she developed because of her drug-fueled erratic behavior.” Television Producer Nigel Lythgoe accused of sexual assault by fourth woman Nigel Lythgoe has been accused of sexual assault by another woman. Johnson & Johnson LLP, the law firm representing Abdul and the women who alleged abuse in 2016 and 2018, said Wednesday that Lythgoe’s response to Abdul’s complaint “is classic victim shaming.” “Mr.