Judge/co-creator Nigel Lythgoe leaving So You Think You Can Dance

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Nigel Lythgoe leaving So You Think You Can Dance amid Paula Abdul assault allegations https://t.co/5ABXTtB4Mv pic.twitter.com/wt9SY7q1tK
- The A.V. Club (@TheAVClub) January 5, 2024

- Follow up from this post;

- Nigel Lythgoe announced yesterday that he’s “stepping back” from his duties;

- His statement: "[..] I did so with a heavy heart but entirely voluntarily because this great program has always been about dance and dancers, and that’s where its focus needs to remain. In the meantime, I am dedicating myself to clearing my name and restoring my reputation.";

-Lythgoe is reportedly the subject of an investigation by Sony Pictures Television’s 19 Entertainment;

- The series will continue without him.

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