Nigel Lythgoe, a long-standing judge on the popular dance competition series So You Think You Can Dance, left the show following a sexual assault lawsuit.
His departure came just before the commencement of the show's 18th season. Despite his exit, the series proceeded with its production, moving forward with the new season without Lythgoe on the judging panel. His decision to step away was a direct result of the legal allegations brought against him.
Key Information Regarding His Departure:
- Judge's Name: Nigel Lythgoe
- Primary Reason: His departure was in the wake of a sexual assault lawsuit.
- Show's Continuity: The 18th season of So You Think You Can Dance continued as planned, but without his involvement as a judge.
