Greatest Dancer TV judge: I’m not a sex pest New star Todrick denies aide’s claim of ‘unwelcome touching’
THE Greatest Dancer’s new judge Todrick Hall has denied a claim that he sexually harassed one of his staff.
Todrick, 34, joined Cheryl, Oti Mabuse and fellow American Matthew Morrison as judges for the BBC1 show’s return last night.
Todrick, who found fame on American Idol, faced a sexual harassment claim in the US in 2018.
Stephen Land, who worked on Todrick’s Straight Outta Oz tour, alleged in court papers that Todrick had acted inappropriately with “unwelcome touching”.
He claimed that at one point, it got so bad he had to travel on a different tour bus.
At California District Court, Land also accused Todrick of failing to pay minimum and agreed wages and a breach of contract. The matter was settled out of court and dismissed.
But Todrick faced further accusations in October from his former personal assistant.
Tommy McKissock took to social media to claim Todrick bullied, harassed and did not pay his staff.
He tweeted: “I was @Todrick Hall’s personal assistant for years and I know every detail of his life. P.S. I NEVER SIGNED NDA.”
Todrick hit back this week: “My shows are still sold out, my fans have stood beside me and they know my heart and integrity.
“They know that I would never intentionally do any of these things being said about me.
“I will be more careful about who I allow into my circle. My show is full of love and I focus on that every night… when some kid tells me that because of my music and my message they didn’t take their own life, that they are now wearing heels at school, and they are winning prom queens.
“I’ll sleep with one eye open, but what I’m not going to stop doing is inspiring kids.”
A spokesman for The Greatest Dancer said: “No comment.”