Paula Abdul parts ways with ‘American Idol’
When “American Idol”
premiered June 11, 2002, Paula Abdul was the star.
Most viewers didn’t know who Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest were. Sure, they had titles – BMG Record executive (Cowell), Grammy-winning producer (Jackson) and “Gladiators 2000″ host (Seacrest) — but Abdul had six songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. She was a Grammy-winning singer and Emmy-winning choreographer.
She will be missed as a talent judge for the show that helped launch the careers of Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and others.
Abdul, who could not reach a new contract agreement, posted the following Tuesday on Twitter: “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 1 become an international phenomenon.”
The “American Idol” public relations team released the following statement: “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. While Paula will not be continuing with us, she’s a tremendous talent and we wish her the best.”
On Monday, Fox announced that last season’s new judge Kara DioGuardi will return for Season 9, which is scheduled to premiere in January. Cowell and Jackson are expected back, as well.
–Penny TV
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I’m not surprised Paula’s leaving, that’s been rumored for a while now. I am very surprised however that Kara is returning. I didn’t think she was that good last year, and didn’t have much chemistry with the other judges.
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I like Paula Abdul but calling a judge is like calling sonya sotomeyer a judge.