Paula Abdul is suing Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault and harassment.
On Friday (December 29), the 61-year-old singer and former American Idol judge filed a lawsuit against the 74-year-old TV producer and head of competition shows such as American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, per The Blast.
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American Idol is one of the most beloved competition shows on TV today.
The singing series, which kicked off as Pop Idol in the U.K. before launching in America in 2012, has successfully sprung up all around the world with a bunch of international versions, boasting major superstars for judges.
After airing on Fox from 2002 to 2016 for 15 seasons, it was on hiatus for two years until 2018, when a revival of the series began on ABC, and it’s aired ever since.
Over the years, plenty of talent has judged and mentored the contestants all the way to the top. And one by one, all of them have eventually left the show to go on and do other things – even the last remaining original judge from the U.S. series.
We’ve rounded up all of the judges who have since departed from American Idol, along with the explanations they’ve given for why they left the show.
Scroll through to see every judge who left American Idol and why…
Some of Hollywood’s best and brightest stars walked the red carpet at the world premiere of The Color Purple on Wednesday night (December 6) in Los Angeles.
The movie’s stars – including Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Ciara and H.E.R. -arrived at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures dressed in their chicest outfits.
They were joined by so many other celebrities, who showed support at the big event. The guestlist included Oprah Winfrey (who acted as a producer for the movie), Ariana DeBose, Chloe Bailey, Quinta Brunson and so many others.
Since it was such a star-studded night, we pulled together a complete guestlist and photos of everyone on the red carpet. That way you can easily see who attended and what they were wearing!
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The Video Vanguard Award is the most prestigious honor a musician can take home from the MTV Video Music Awards.
It’s an honor, bestowed upon everyone from Michael and Janet Jackson to Britney Spears, Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce, that recognizes artists who have consistently delivered cutting edge and game-changing visuals.
This year’s recipient is Shakira, who fits right in with the game-changing icons who have already taken home the Moon Person. She is truly a deserving winner, but we’re already thinking about who should receive the Video Vanguard Award next year at the 2024 MTV VMAs.
We put together a poll so that you could let us know who deserves the honor most!
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There have been 21 seasons of American Idol so far (with another coming next year) and throughout those two decades, there have been 14 different people who have sat behind the judges table.
The longest reign in the judges chair is 12 seasons while three different judges only appeared on one season. We bet you totally forgot that some of these people were even on the show!
Another fun fact is that only three seasons of American Idol have had four judges while the other 17 seasons all had just three judges.
One thing that has remained constant throughout all 21 seasons is that Ryan Seacrest has been the host every single year. The first season he co-hosted with Brian Dunkleman and then he was a solo host for the remaining 19 seasons.
Browse through the slideshow to see who appeared on the show for the longest span of time…
Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour is the new celebrity hot spot!
Every night during the 33-year-old “You’re On Your Own, Kid” singer-songwriter’s record-breaking trek, dozens of superstars are spotted enjoying the show, often showing off their experiences on their own social media, or being pictured trading friendship bracelets from the VIP section.
Night 2 (August 4) and Night 3 (August 5) of Taylor Swift‘s LA stop at SoFi Stadium was definitely no exceptions, as several stars were seen singing and dancing along, as well as taking selfies with eager Swifties in attendance. (See who went to the first night!)
Find out which stars attended Night 2 and Night 3 of the Eras Tour in LA…
American Idol is a cultural institution, and Season 21 is coming to an end tonight (Sunday, May 21) at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
The reality TV competition show – which kicked off as Pop Idol in the U.K. before launching in America in 2012 – has since spread all around the world with a bunch of international versions, all boasting major superstars for judges.
After airing on Fox from 2002 to 2016 for 15 seasons, it was on hiatus for two years until 2018, when a revival of the series began on ABC, and it’s aired ever since.
Over the years, plenty of talent has judged and mentored the contestants all the way to the top. And one by one, all of them have eventually left the show to go on and do other things – even the last remaining original judge from the U.S. series.
We’ve rounded up all of the judges who have since departed from American Idol, along with the explanations they’ve given for why they left the show.
Scroll through to see every judge who left American Idol and why…
