Topic - Paula Abdul

The singer and dancer Abdul alleged in a lawsuit filed Dec. 30 that Lythgoe twice assaulted her - first in the early 2000s when she was an “American Idol” judge and again about a decade later when she was a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance,” which she left after two seasons.

Nigel Lythgoe stepping aside as 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge after sexual assault allegations →

Around that time, Abdul alleged in the lawsuit, Lythgoe forced himself on top of her during a dinner at his home and tried to kiss her.

Paula Abdul accuses Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit →