'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 to Continue Without Nigel Lythgoe Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Lythgoe co-created the dance competition series, on which he served as a judge for its first 16 seasons.
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Lythgoe co-created the dance competition series, on which he served as a judge for its first 16 seasons.
The TV producer, who is facing two lawsuits, including one from pop star Paula Abdul, is stepping down as a judge of the competition show he co-created.
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Is this Nigel Lythgoe’s last dance? The previously indomitable producer, director, choreographer and talent competition judge – the man behind hit franchises like Pop Idol, American Idol and Gladiators – announced last night that he won’t be taking part in the upcoming season of American TV show So You Think You Can Dance following allegations of sexual assault.
Sony have launched an investigation into Nigel Lythgoe after allegations of sexual assault, it's been confirmed.