Paula Abdul Off Idol – It’s now definite that Paula Abdul is off American Idol with the network head saying she declined their latest contract offer.
Fox Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice says negotiations are over with Paula Abdul and she’s not coming back to “American Idol.”
Rice told the Television Critics Association late Thursday that the network made an offer it considered very fair to Abdul, but she decided not to return as a judge on the hit singing contest.
Auditions for the ninth season are set to begin Friday, and Rice said guest judges will join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi during the seven weeks of tryouts.
Two have been confirmed to step in as guest “Idol” judges: Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry.
Rice said the network is saddened by Abdul’s decision but looks forward to finding a replacement for her who could bring a new dynamic to the show.
The question is, where are they going to find someone as wacky and buzzed out as Paula, who also gets along well with Simon Cowell.
And that’s the latest on Paula Abdul off Idol.
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