Paula Abdul to leave American Idol?

Paula Abdul to leave American Idol?

Paula Abdul To Leave 'American Idol'?
November 16th, 2008 12:30pm EST Post a comment Read 2 comments


Paula Abdul is planning to step down from her duties as a judge on American Idol to develop her own TV project, according to reports.

Reports circuled earlier this year that TV executives at the helm of the hit talent contest were considering replacing the singer after new judge Kara Dioguardi signed on for the show's upcoming eighth season.

And according to OK! magazine, the 45-year-old - who has featured on the show for seven years - is developing new TV projects and is hoping to "transition" out of the series.

A source tells the magazine, "She knows that every season could be her last. Now she's got a new secret venture that she's really excited about."

Abdul's connection with the show has recently left her "saddened" - after alleged stalker Kara Dioguardi, a failed former Idol contestant, was found dead in her car close to the star's home in Sherman Oaks, California on Tuesday evening. Goodspeed is said to have become obsessed with Abdul after her brief audition on the show in 2006.


http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/20..._american_idol_

I find this sad, Paula has been through so much and it just sickens me that this one had to be another jab.....
I hope whatever she does she finds her rainbow

As do I Jodi, what a shame and for me, if she does leave the show, it will break up the dynamics that is American Idol. So many say it's Simon, Simon Simon but for me if even one of these guys leave the show will be on a down hill slid..

Wow. Well, you know, Simon hmself has said the show ought to be right about 10 years before it should ride off in the sunset. Only two more to go, by his assessment....
~tyg

:( I am so hoping this is not true. I have always thought that Randy, Paula and Simon were a set act on this show in spite of not always agreeing with them at times. If indeed Paula steps down the show will never be the same as from what I have seen of this new judge I can honestly say she will never take Paula's place.

Whatever happens I wish Paula only the best as she has always been my favorite judge.