Nigel Lythgoe finds himself in the midst of a career-shaking situation as allegations of sexual assault have emerged against him, including accusations from Paula Abdul and two other women in separate lawsuits.
The 77-year-old former American Idol producer, once known as 'Nasty Nigel' during the peak of his career, is reportedly deeply affected by these allegations.
Sources close to Lythgoe revealed to The Daily Mail that he is devastated by the profound impact this has had on his career, expressing doubts about recovery from such damaging publicity.
Following Abdul's lawsuit, two additional women came forward with similar accusations against Lythgoe, exacerbating the situation.
This tumultuous turn of events led to Lythgoe stepping down as a judge on the upcoming season of So You Think You Can Dance.
His aspirations to return to the show, possibly alongside Kym Marsh, have been dashed due to these allegations.
Close friends of Lythgoe expressed surprise and disbelief at Abdul's allegations, citing her years of seemingly warm relations with Lythgoe.
They also emphasized Lythgoe's resolve to fight the allegations, highlighting his financial capacity and possession of substantial evidence to support his defense.
Despite the challenging circumstances, Lythgoe appears prepared to contest the allegations brought against him.
