"I am grateful that this chapter has successfully come to a close and is now something I can now put behind me," Abdul said in a statement. "This has been a long and hard-fought personal battle. I hope my experience can serve to inspire other women, facing similar struggles, to overcome their own challenges with dignity and respect, so that they too can turn the page and begin a new chapter of their lives."
The lawsuit alleged sexual assault by Nigel Lythgoe during Abdul's time on 'American Idol' and later on his competition show, 'So You Think You Can Dance.' Lythgoe previously described the accusations as 'an appalling smear.'
Abdul's attorney confirmed that the lawsuit was settled without disclosing the terms. Lythgoe, who stepped down amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, expressed shock over Abdul's allegations.
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