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'All American Girl' Contestants Sue Nigel Lythgoe for Sexual Assault, Battery

Published: 01/02/2024

On the heels of Paula Abdul's lawsuit, veteran TV producer Nigel Lythgoe finds himself facing a second lawsuit, claiming he sexually assaulted and harassed 2 contestants 20 years ago on a reality competition show. Both women were contestants on the show, "All American Girl" -- which aired for one…

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Nigel Lythgoe Denies Paula Abdul's Sexual Assault Lawsuit Claims

Published: 12/30/2023

Paula Abdul's claims of sexual assault against 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe are wholly untrue, and they'll be fought off vigorously in court ... so says the man himself. Nigel tells TMZ ... "To say that I am shocked and saddened by the allegations made against me by Paula Abdul is a wild…

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Paula Abdul Sues 'American Idol' Exec Nigel Lythgoe for Sexual Assault

Published: 12/29/2023

Paula Abdul claims one of the "American Idol" executive producers, Nigel Lythgoe, sexually assaulted her multiple times while she was judging 'Idol' and "So You Think You Can Dance" ... according to a new lawsuit she's filed. Paula filed the lawsuit Friday in L.A. County ... and in the docs,…

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Nigel Lythgoe Says Celeb Boxing Matches Are Reviving The Sport

Published: 08/24/2021

Celebs and retired fight stars beating the hell out of each other in boxing matches is GOOD for the sport ... so says Nigel Lythgoe, who claims the spectacles are reviving interest in the sweet science in a big way. The former "American Idol" producer broke it all down for Harvey and Charlie on…

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Taylor Hicks Doubles Down 'American Idol' Results Were No Secret

Published: 07/17/2018

Taylor Hicks doubled down saying "American Idol" contestants knew who was getting eliminated because, as he put it, everybody talked ... never mind what Nigel Lythgoe says. We got Taylor at LAX on Monday night and told him what Nigel, the 'AI' executive producer, said ... denying he gave Taylor --…

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Taylor Hicks Says 'American Idol' Eliminations Were Not a Secret

Published: 06/29/2018

3:30 PM PT -- Lythgoe tells us he strongly denies giving Taylor, or any contestant, the heads-up on results at any time. Former "American Idol" champ Taylor Hicks says he had inside information about who was getting eliminated each week when he was on the show -- and says he wasn't the only one.…

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Nigel Lythgoe Says Ryan Seacrest Should Still Host 'Idol' Despite Allegation

Published: 03/07/2018

Nigel Lythgoe says Ryan Seacrest should absolutely be allowed to continue hosting "American Idol" ... despite a sexual harassment allegation hanging over his head. We got the "So You Think You Can Dance" judge Tuesday in Bev Hills, and he thinks the real reason A-list actresses avoided Seacrest at…

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Nigel Lythgoe Says 'Innocent Until Proven Guilty' Now Out the Window

Published: 11/23/2017

Nigel Lythgoe is troubled by misconduct allegations made by Ryan Seacrest's stylist ... especially because she allegedly wanted $15 million in return for her silence. We got the brainchild behind "American Idol" Wednesday at the Grove, and asked about the stylist who says Seacrest crossed the line…

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Nigel Lythgoe Gives Props to Katy Perry, What Hits Has Simon Had?

Published: 09/30/2017

Nigel Lythgoe took a fun shot at Simon Cowell ... the same Simon who went after the "American Idol" reboot. We got the longtime EP of the OG "Idol" Friday on his way to E Baldi in Bev Hills, and he thinks the new judge's panel -- Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie -- is rock solid. It's…

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Nigel Lythgoe -- U.S. Soccer Ain't a Joke Anymore

Published: 07/01/2015

The U.S. isn't just some dumping ground for aging international soccer stars ... it's becoming one of the toughest places in the world to play ... so says TV titan Nigel Lythgoe. The former "American Idol" honcho is a huge soccer fan ... and says he's fired up that ex-Liverpool captain Steven…

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Ex 'American Idol' Exec Nigel Lythgoe -- It Was Time to Go (VIDEO)

Published: 05/11/2015

It's better to leave a little early than a little late ... so says former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe ... who agrees it was time to put the legendary show to bed. We got Nigel in New York City ... just hours after the news broke that FOX was pulling the plug on 'AI' after one…

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Ryan Seacrest -- Takes Friendly Fire Over Most Confusing Game Show Ever

Published: 10/09/2013

Ryan Seacrest's old 'Idol' pal Nigel Lythgoe shared some kind words about Ryan's other gig, "Million Second Quiz" -- is what we'd say if Nigel hadn't actually ripped it to shreds. We'd totally defend Ryan ... if we had a clue what the hell was happening on 'MSQ.' Nigel was right.

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