Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by Nigel Lythgoe

US star had alleged British TV producer sexually assaulted her when she was judge on talent shows

Paula Abdul has settled a lawsuit with the American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe after alleging that he sexually assaulted her while she was a judge on the programme.

The US singer and TV star, 62, filed a notice of settlement of the case in Los Angeles superior court on Thursday, which is yet to be approved by a judge.

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