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.
Nigel Lythgoe, the long-time judge on So You Think You Can Dance, steps down amid sexual assault allegations, emphasizing that he needs to clear his image amid rising accusations against him.
Nigel Lythgoe announced he will step down as a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance” for the upcoming season, following the filing of two sexual asault lawsuits.