Star Paula Abdul is suing an "American Idol" producer for allegedly sexually assaulting her

 Grammy Award-winning Syrian-American artist and television star Paula Abdul accused one of the producers of the American Idol television singing competition of sexually assaulting her, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in California.

Paula Abdul stated in the lawsuit that "American Idol" producer Nigel Lithgow sexually assaulted her twice.

The media reported that the English producer, who is also one of the jury members in the television dance competition “So You Think You Can Dance,” denied the accusations directed at him by the singer, whose album “Forever Your Girl” was considered Your Girl) released in 1988 is the most successful debut album by an artist in history.

The 61-year-old star explained in her lawsuit that she was subjected to harassment by Lithgow and other officials on “American Idol,” of which she was a member of the judging committee between 2002 and 2009.

Abdul explained in the lawsuit that she was discriminated against in terms of salary, adding that she was "the target of constant ridicule, intimidation, humiliation and harassment by a number of managers, agents and employees" on the show.

But the most serious charges targeted Nigel Lythgow, 74 years old.

The lawsuit indicated that Lithgow felt sex on Abdul's body and "put his tongue down her throat" in the hotel elevator while they were traveling together to audition for applicants to "American Idol" at the beginning of the program.

As for the second assault, according to the lawsuit, it dates back to the year 2015, after Paula Abdul agreed to participate in the judging panel of the program “So You Think You Can Dance,” when he “tried to kiss her and told her that they would be an excellent “couple” while she was eating. Dinner at his house.

The lawsuit added, "Abdul remained silent for years about Lithgow's sexual assaults and harassment, as she was afraid that exposure of one of the most famous TV show producers could easily destroy her career as a TV personality, make her a pariah, and place her on the sidelines of an industry known for protecting powerful men and gagging survivors." Sexual assaults and harassment.”

Speaking to NPR, Lithgow denied Abdul's accusations, saying he was "shocked and saddened."

Abdul's lawsuit is the latest in a series of lawsuits receiving widespread media attention, which were filed before the deadline for part of a law in California that addresses sexual assault and withholding liability expired on Sunday.