Paula Abdul Fires Back at Nigel Lythgoe’s Response to Sexual Assault Claims
In a shocking turn of events, Paula Abdul has responded to Nigel Lythgoe’s scolding response to her sexual assault claims against him. Abdul’s lawyers released a statement today, calling Lythgoe’s response “classic victim shaming.” They argue that these are the defenses many women have to adopt when dealing with men who abuse their power.
Abdul also revealed that she has texts showing inappropriate communications from Lythgoe. These texts include explicit messages such as “When you get back to LA will you please make love to me! Slowly and lovingly!” and “I’ll come if you promise a big wet kiss! With tongues! Is a small grope of the ass asking too much?” These messages provide evidence of the frequent abusive behavior Abdul was subjected to during her time on American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.
Abdul filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court at the end of 2023, accusing Lythgoe of assaulting her in the early years of American Idol and again in 2015. Lythgoe responded by attacking Abdul’s credibility, referring to her as a “well-documented fabulist” and claiming that her allegations were “lies” and “wild and unsubstantiated.”
It is important to note that Abdul is not the only woman who has accused Lythgoe of sexual assault. Four other women have filed suits against him in the past two months, including two who are represented by the firm of Johnson & Johnson.
Lythgoe’s response to Abdul’s claims is filled with supposed fawning texts from Abdul to him. He points to Abdul’s mental health, modern morals, and a desire for ticket sales as the real reasons behind her allegations. He suggests that Abdul’s suit is a ploy for attention and profit, rather than a genuine attempt to seek justice.
The response also takes a bizarre turn when Lythgoe questions Abdul’s claim of surviving a plane crash in 1992. He argues that there is no record of such a crash and suggests that Abdul has a history of telling “wild stories” to attract attention.
Abdul’s lawyers have not commented on Lythgoe’s response to their client’s suit. However, it is clear that this case has taken a toll on both parties involved. Lythgoe’s reputation has suffered, and Abdul’s credibility is being questioned.
It is important to remember that these are serious allegations, and they should be taken seriously. The truth will hopefully come to light as the legal process unfolds. In the meantime, both Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe will have to navigate the fallout from these accusations and the impact they have on their careers and personal lives.
