Singer and long-time American Idol judge Paula Abdul announced on her Twitter August 5 that she will not be returning for the 9th season of reality show.
Reports said that the departure of Paula from the show has something to do with the price. Reports said that she wanted about $20 million to stay, but AI bosses were unable to come to terms and can only give the popstar a 30% raise offer which would have resulted in an eight-figure multi-year deal.
Ms Adbul, just like every Hollywood celebrity today, decided that she already had it and proceeded on posting this message on her Twitter account:
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.
Fox, the network producer of the show, released a statement which confirmed Paula’s departure:
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.
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