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Fox Is Already Searching For Paula's Replacement!
Posted on Thu Aug 6, 2009 12:00 PM PDT
Less than 48 hours after Paula Abdul tweeted that she was leaving American Idol, Fox Chairman of Entertainment Peter Rice confirmed that the show is planning to replace her, adding, “There is going to be a search."
At the Fox Television Critics Association panel discussion on Thursday morning, Rice said, “We were hoping Paula came back. We love Paula. She’s been a really wonderful part of the show for eight years. There is going to be a change and that change we have to look at that as being a positive change. It wasn’t a decision we made, but we have to look at it in a positive way.”
Rice added they will look for “someone who has great chemistry” with fellow judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson. Geez, I guess this means Paula has no chance of coming back! So what will she do next? We're guessing it won't be too hard for her to land another judge gig on a talent competition, so what about So You Think You Can Dance?
When asked if he would like for Paula to be a judge on the show, Idol and SYTYCD executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said, “Absolutely there’s no question about that. I don’t know anyone who’s had her experience. I’ve been trying to get her since season one...I spoke to her yesterday morning. We didn’t talk about the negotiations. That’s a private issue. We’re going to Vegas for season six this weekend and she’s coming out to meet me and we’re going to talk about what opportunities are out there."
When asked about rumors that she'll join SYTYCD, Paula replied, "I didn't know I was given an offer...no, I love the show. It's a wonderful show. I don't think that's going to happen. I have to be really careful and think about everything."
However, Lythgoe still isn't entirely convinced that Abdul is completely done with Idol. “I still don’t know that she’s going to leave Idol,” he said. “Until Idol goes on the air there’s always the opportunity for negotiations.” However, Rice told reporters that he was bummed to see Paula leave, but he said, “Our understanding is we have concluded the negotiation and Paula will not be returning to the show."
Hmm, so is Paula's departure REALLY set in stone? We're not even 100% sure!
And who would you like to see replace her?
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Comments
NO PAULA-NO AMERICAN IDOL!! NOT WATCHING!!
I hope they find someone soon. That way we can put all this nonsense talk about her coming back behind us.
Jessica Simpson needs a job! LOL
AI better get Paula back!! Pay her what she deserves!! She deserves way more
than what you are offerring-peanuts! With Ryan Seacrest bringing in ridiculous sums of money for doing nothing-he is easily replaceable,Paula should be making 5 times as much as him! Ger rid of Randy before Paula. Get rid of Kara. She adds nothing to the show, throws off the chemistry of the three and she sucks!!!
I heard Lohan has it if she wants it. This is what Seacrest was talking to her about last month.
@12:31 - Randy has 10x the experience in the music industry that Paula does. He is valuable.
Paula is just another has-been manufactured pop star who's had her day in the sun and is now being put out to pasture.
If she is leaving it's Simon who's getting rid of her.. He thinks he's God!
FOX needs to get rid of Kara and bring Paula back. They could give Paula Kara's salary, that way they would still save money. American Idol is not going to last much longer with Kara as a judge. She may be a song writer, but not a very good judge. Since she is going to stay with Idol, let's hope they don't let her write the winner's song again! The one last year really sucked!
Really hope this show tanks. Hope these creep men get karma. The old boys club is sick. Women should NOT watch this show. Paula Abdul is awesome for walking. She has tons of new fans from this.
SHES JUST PLAIN F...ING CRAZY! I THINK SHE IS SLOWLY LOSING HER MIND. AND ALL THE DRUGS SHE USES. SHES PROBABLY ANOTHER STAR THAT USES 10,000 ALIASES TO GET HER DRUGS. SHE NEEDS TO GO DRY OUT SOMEWHERE AND RE-FOCUS.