Abdul lately filed a lawsuit in opposition to Lythgoe, accusing him of sexual assault on two separate events. She claims that the assaults occurred through the early seasons of American Idol whereas they have been touring for the present.
Based on courtroom paperwork obtained by the outlet, Abdul recounts how Lythgoe forcefully grabbed her genitals and breasts and forcibly kissed her in a resort elevator. She instantly ran out and reported the assault to certainly one of her representatives.
Moreover, Abdul alleges that Lythgoe invited her to his residence for dinner after they have been working collectively on So You Suppose You Can Dance between 2015 and 2016.
She claims that he made undesirable advances and tried to kiss her, proclaiming that they’d make an “wonderful energy couple.” Abdul claimed she pushed him away and left.