Paula Abdul Leaves American Idol
This is surprising and sad. Paula Abdul has confirmed (via her Twitter page) what we’ve all been wondering for the last little while:
“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to Idol,” I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day one become an international phenomenon.”
“What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me. I do, without any doubt, have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all.”
She was to return to work tomorrow where tapings were going to begin in Denver. There has been a lot of talk over Ryan Seacrest’s paycheque and Paula Abdul expecting to be compensated fairly.
I think her saying she was part of a show that ‘I helped from day one become an international phenomenon’is very telling. There appears to be great disparity between what Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest makes versus Paula Abdul. I can see why Simon makes the big bucks but why Ryan would make more than Paula Abdul leaves me a little confused but then again I don’t watch the show religiously to know if his contribution is greater. Something tells me it’s not.
Fox released a statement regarding her decision not to return:
Paula Abdul has been an important part of the American Idol family over the last eight seasons and we are saddened that she has decided not to return to the show,” FOX TV says in a statement. “While Paula will not be continuing with us, she’s a tremendous talent and we wish her the best.”
What are your thoughts on Paula not returning? Do you think the show will suffer as a result?
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i think it will suffer but i also heard that she wasnt even offered a contract for the new season looks like she was fired and did not quit willingly
TMZ is reporting that she was made an offer, countered, and made another offer that she didn’t respond to but Twittered that she was done!