Paula Abdul Will Only Return To “American Idol” If Deal Is “Fair”
Paula Abdul confirmed she is still in talks to return to American Idol for the show’s ninth season, but will only return if she can secure a “fair” deal.
Paula is reportedly locked in a bitter salary dispute with show producers just weeks after show host Ryan Seacrest inked a new contract worth $45 million over three years. Paula’s manager first revealed that there was a possibility the “Rush Rush” singer wouldn’t be back as a judge on the FOX show in an interview with The Los Angeles Times earlier this month.
“Hi everyone. I’ve been quiet as we are trying to work out details of how I can return to #Idol,” Paula posted on her Twitter page on Thursday. “Your support & encouragement means so much to me. I hope you understand I can only return to #Idol if the deal is fair.”
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On August 1st 2009, Toni wrote:
I’d rather see Paula Abdul return than to have the other female judge return. She did not make of an impression on any of us.
On August 6th 2009, Brenda Hill wrote:
American Idol without Paul Abdul would feel like a death in the family. America Idol would not be American Idol without Paula, Simon & Randy all being together. Get rid of the new girl judge that was on last season. There is and will ever be, only one Paula Abdul.
On August 9th 2009, John Hilscher wrote:
Get rid of Kara-excess baggage(even if her salary is the lowest-they do not need 4!)
Paula is worth at least 15 -20 a year if the others are getting that range.
Let’s boycott the show if she goes off. Send down like a train wreck.
On August 18th 2009, Melissa wrote:
I think that they all are over paid…come on now no one really needs that much money….we wonder why this world is in the shape it’s in…..look in the mirror …..people…there are people struggling to make a living doing on what they know to do to try and have a good life and yall are out there throwing money around like it grows on trees…live with a 35,000 per year salary for awhile Paula….you’ll welcome that 5 million you were making!!
On October 10th 2009, Jessica wrote:
good Paula doesn’t need to be on the show if their not going to treat her with respect i mean seriously? she’s been there since season 1 and she’s the only one who cared enough about the contestance so there you go Paula stand up for what you believe in!