Sony Pictures Investigating Nigel Lythgoe's 'SYTYCD' Sexual Assault Allegations

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Nigel Lythgoe East In THE reticle of A investigation by THE studio that product her long term to show "SO You Think You Can Dance" ... with her job maybe suspended In THE sale.

Sources with direct awareness say TMZ ... THE besieged PE of THE hit reality competition to show East has THE center of A internal probe be led by Sony Pictures Television -- which co-produced 'SYTYCD' below It is subsidiary company 19 Entertainment, next to Tail Clark Productions.

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Were said Sony look In recent complaints of sexual assault And harassment do against Nigel -- WHO created 'SO You Think' with Simon Fuller, And has served as A executive producer Since It is creation, not has mention A consistent judge until he take a step far In '22.

Of course, What Sony investigate here East Paula at Abdoul's allegations -- which She do In A explosive trial ... affirming shed has been sexually attacked by Lythgoe twice, once In THE early 2000s during her 'Idol' stint And Again In THE 2010s while She judge on 'SYTYCD.'

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