Nigel Lythgoe, a producer who was accused of sexually assaulting Paula Abdul, has released alleged emails and social media posts from Abdul to prove that they had a friendly relationship. Lythgoe filed legal documents to counter Abdul’s claims, stating that she is known for telling wild stories for attention. The emails include messages of gratitude and references to launching projects together. Additionally, Abdul had sent tweets to Lythgoe praising their friendship, starting in 2009. Abdul filed a lawsuit against Lythgoe and FremantleMedia North America, claiming he assaulted her during “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” Lythgoe has denied all allegations and expressed shock at the claims, stating their relationship had always been platonic. The situation has caused Lythgoe to leave “So You Think You Can Dance” as a judge and be replaced. The ongoing legal battle has raised questions about the authenticity of Abdul’s claims and the nature of their relationship. Both parties have yet to comment on the recent developments.
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