American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe denies Paula Abdul's 'shocking' sexual assault claim

Paula, 61, has alleged in court papers that she was the victim of two assaults by the American Idol executive producer, with Nigel Lythgoe branding the claims an "appalling smear"

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