Nigel Lythgoe announced Friday that he is stepping down from hosting the popular TV show “So You Think You Can Dance.”
The 74-year-old producer and choreographer’s decision comes around a week after his high-profile co-host, TV personality, actor and singer Paula Abdul, filed a sexual assault lawsuit against him.
Lythgoe has denied the allegations.
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