Paula Abdul has demanded $20 million from American Idol bosses to remain on the judging panel of the hit FOX singing competition, according to RadarOnline.com.

The 47 year old is in negotiations with TV executives to resume her place alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi on the series for the 2010 season, but has reached an impasse with the series’ producers, who have reportedly countered Paula’s demands with an offer of $10 million.

A source close to Abdul claims that she is upset that Idol host Ryan Seacrest signed a deal worth $45 million, making him the highest paid TV presenter in history.

The “Straight Up” singer’s $5 million-a-year contract expires next month; last weekend, her manager told The Los Angeles Times, “It does not appear that she’s going to be back” — a statement seen by some as a negotiating tactic.

A movement to “Kepp Paula” on American Idol is sweeping through social networking websites like Twitter.com.