PDA alert!

Paula Abdul and boyfriend John Caprio were looking cute as the pair held hands while out and about in Beverly Hills on Friday.

The 50-year-old former X Factor host and her new beau have been keeping a low profile for the most part but it appears all is well in their relationship. It's always a good sign when your significant other holds your hand while crossing the street!

From one reality show to another!

Former American Idol and X-Factor judge Paula Abdul is coming to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom as a guest judge on October 15, she revealed to Us Weekly.

"I've been such a fan since season one, and I was fortunate enough to be a part of Idol next door. During commercial breaks I'd run over here and catch what was going on with this show and then run back to my seat. It's been a decade-plus, and they're like an extended family. I'm really excited," she told the mag.

A former Laker girl, the 50-year-old is thrilled to be offering her expertise on the dancing competition.

"The choreography is just... it takes your breath away and it's beautiful. Above and beyond all that, what I love so much about this show is that I know what dance does to people. I know how it transforms your life and it gets into the spirit and psyche and makes your heart brighter," she added.

We can't wait for this!

Happy birthday Paula!

Last night, the former X Factor host had a blast as she celebrated her big day with a dinner at Red O with boyfriend John Caprio.

Hard to believe the singer hit the big 5-0 with her youthful look. We're guessing her relationship with the 40-year-old businessman has something to do with it since they seem to be going strong. Here's hoping for a fruitful future for Paula!

Paula finally has something to smile about!

2012 started off rocky for Miss Abdul after Simon Cowell fired her from her judging spot on the X Factor , so we couldn't be happier her luck has turned around! The 49-year-old has found love again with hot new boy toy John Caprio.

The 40-year-old handsome businessman has been dating the "Straight Up" singer since they were introduced by mutual friends in November.

The kooky choreographer definitely has a glow about her these days!

The former Laker Girl just sold her Sherman Oaks pad for $1.884 million. She purchased the gated contemporary Mediterranean home in 2000 for $1.285 million. That's a pretty hefty profit!

We wonder if these two lovebirds are looking for a love nest together?!

Paula Abdul is unloading her Sherman Oaks estate for $1.9 million.

The 4,679 square-foot home boasts five bedrooms, five baths, master bedroom with fireplace, gorgeous canyon and city views, high ceilings and large media area.

Abdul's Mediterranean-style home also features a grand double staircase, stunning pool and spa. Party at Paula's!

After seeing the decor of this home, the 44-year-old former X-Factor judge certainly has some interesting taste.

See a large gallery of Abdul's pad in our gallery below.

Looks like Paula Abdul was, indeed, fired from The X Factor. Although the 49-year-old singer is saying it was an amicable split.

Paula's rep released the following statement on her behalf:

"Yes, it's true; I won't be returning to The X Factor next season. I've learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions often times override personal considerations. Simon and I, along with Fox and Fremantle, have been communicating about this for a while now, and I have absolute understanding of the situation."

X Factor's Executive Producer Simon Cowell released the following statement:

"I want to say a massive thank you to Paula, Nicole and Steve for being part of The X Factor last year. You do develop friendships with the people you work with and Paula, in particular, is a very close friend and I expect to be working with her on another project in the near future."

Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones will also not be returning next season.

Next year's The X Factor will be looking a bit different ... now that Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones have been given the boot.

The three show regulars have been fired, according to The Wrap.

A source tells the site:

"They expected Paula to be the goofy girl, and Nicole to be the pretty one. But Paula was so bad that it made none of it work."

The site adds that Executive Producer Simon Cowell wanted to make "a clean sweep" and will now be looking for new talent to replace the three.

The source adds:

"They survived this year, but it didn’t really work. So they’ve figured they have an opportunity to fix it.

Fox has confirmed that the former Pussycat Dolls singer and Jones have, indeed, left the show. However, the network has yet to confirm Abdul's departure.

The X Factor's September debut was watched by 12.49 million viewers. Simon Cowell claimed The X Factor would beat Idol in the ratings, however the show failed to achieve that goal.

Simon Cowell is one of Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People, and in his interview for the TV special, he admits that he once considered hooking up with American Idol and X Factor co-star Paula Abdul!

The two been been working together for nine years, and Simon told Barbara he eventually decided against a workplace romance because he was afraid of the aftermath. "I mean, the truth was, on the first two seasons, we couldn't travel on the same plane together. We really disliked each other that much," he said, boldly proclaiming that they clashed due to "sexual tension on her part." Umm, what!?

Simon also suggests that it was Paula who wanted a relationship with him! "I considered it, but then I thought, 'I don't think the after would be as good as the before.' I'd let her stay for a few hours, but then it would have to be goodnight," he joked.

Wonder what Paula thinks about this!?