Paula Abdulis firing back atNigel Lythgoe.
Mr. Lythgoe fails to appreciate that he held a position of power over Ms. Abdul.
He was a producer onAmerican IdolandSYTYCDand she was the talent.
Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe.Gregg Deguire/Variety via Getty; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
He held the cards to her career in his hand and he knew it.
It thus is no surprise that Ms. Abdul placated to his ego with positive messaging and seeming adoration.
Reps for Lythgoe did not immediately respond to EWs request for comment.
and said she was “forever grateful” for their friendship.
Abduls reps attempted to discredit Lythgoes claims in their response.
When Ms. Abdul failed to respond, Mr. Lythgoe proclaimed: Ill take that as a YES then!
The statement goes on to outline other explicit messages from Lythgoe.
