In a move that’s about 3 years overdue, Paula Abdul has resigned her position on the Fox TV show “American Idol”.
“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.”
Paula tweets:
“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…”
“I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become 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, It truly has been breathtaking, especially over the past month”
“I do without any doubt have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all”
No reason was given for her departure just two days before she was to return to work. Abdul’s rep declined to comment except to confirm she was leaving. The highly rated show is about to begin taping segments for its ninth season, with auditions starting Thursday in Denver. The show returns on the air in January.
Smart move, Paula. The most successful person in the history of the show is Jennifer Hudson…someone who did not win. Kelly Clarkson is still a strong and lasting artist, which means that the show’s ORIGINAL idea was a good one, but now it doesn’t seem to serve a purpose.
In a world where even DIDDY is looking for real musicians, how many pop idols can we take?
We’ll find out, as Fox is keeping it going. New judge Kara DioGuardi will be coming back, so there will still be three judges.
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