Paula might come back
By The Blemish, 1:59 PM on Aug 18, 2009, 274 Comments
Paula Abdul departed American Idol on Twitter and as of yet has not landed a new gig. There were talks of her being a judge on So You Think You Can Dance, but that was nixed by judge Mary Murphy. Then she was supposed to make a guest appearance on Ugly Betty, but that didn’t go through either. Paula isn’t on Dancing With the Stars either despite higher-ups campaigning for her to sign on.
“They actually really needed her as that big name,” said person who had direct knowledge of the talks. “They didn’t really want Tom DeLay as their most-buzzed-about contestant.”
So when are we going to hear her incoherent rambling again? Most likely back on American Idol if MSNBC is right. Paula is negotiating with execs, but isn’t budging on her salary. She wants at least the same $45 million 3 year deal Ryan Seacrest has. Since producers are saying hell no to that, they’re thinking of limiting her appearance to live shows to justify their lower salary.
Maybe execs have it all wrong. Who can understand what the hell Paula is talking about half the time anyway. Maybe she didn’t want a $45 million deal like Seacrest. Maybe she said she wanted Gummi Bears and an unlimited supply of rum and it only sounded like $45 million. People need a damn decoder ring just to figure out whether or not she liked a contestant.
how about meeting half-way; you know, a compromise? the show just won’t be the same without paula. love her, hate her, or just in-between, that’s just a fact.
so true , so true
They need to bring Paula back. Idol will not be the same without her, I love watching her with Simon. If Paula doesn’t return I will not watch Idol again
Cmon now will you all listen to yourself… We wont watch it oh no… booo hooo.
Paula is as she always has been an entertainer. The real show is about the people who want to win not the judges. They could get anyone to judge that isn’t the important part…. We will watch no matter who judges… The talente dpeople who put themselves out there under scrutiny are the stars….. Thats why you should be watching….
Did you ever stop to think that this could all be a ploy, to see the reaction of the fans?….After all, the show has lasted longer than was expected. this is getting them a lot of attention during the summer months and into the fall, so they will have maximum viewership in January to see her back.
4 families in our neighborhood “rotate” dinner and idol night every week during it’s season. We all agree, no Paula, no idol night. These guys are making so much money they should give her whatever she wants.
P.S they should get rid of Kara
Paula
Please come back to American Idol? I won’t watch it if you not a full time judge. I respect you and look forward to your comments. You give the contestants, Hope, truth. Please comeback and sit where you belong
Will more than likley drop American Idol.
I think Fox is Insane not to have Paula Back. At Any Price. She Is Part of the Entertainment!
Visually Interesting…Compassionate…The Best Counter
Balance to Simon. She also brings more Free advertizing and Press to the show . Would cost Fox More for that Press than Paula’s salary. Bad, Bad, marketing Stratgey!
I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE NO (MIGHT). THEY NEED TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET PAULA ABDUL BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL. SHE IS THE TOTAL HEART AND SOUL OF IDOL. THE ORIGINALS NEED TO STAY FOR IDOLS SAKE. SO PUT ALL DIFFERENCES ASIDE AND WORK OUT WHAT YOU ALL NEED TO. I HAD A HARD TIME ACCEPTING KARA BUT MY GIRL PAULA WAS SEATED RIGHT BESIDE HER. PAULA IS SMART AND KNOWS HER STUFF. AND OF COURSE RANDY AND SIMON ARE THE DUDE BOMBS. WE LOVE THEM. SO WORK THIS OUT.
Without Paula, I wouldn’t waste my time watching. She’s the essense of the show and the heart without those things the show will be a bomb. The exes that be are nuts and women should be protesting bigtime seeing what Simon and loser/star wannabe Seacrest are getting paid compared to Paula whose been there just as long!
I really hope Paula will come back. The show wont be right without her.
You go girl, another case of giving the women a lower pay, Ryan is good but he was just a DJ getting a big break, you on the other hand have been there done that, so if anyone deserves the pay it’s you Paula. Sexual Discrimination. But they always find a reason don’t they. Good luck! I won’t watch unless your on the show in support of you and all women. Wake up America and for women think about this and support Paula…………
robin turner and barb said it all, nothing else need be said, FOX WAKE THE HELL UP, Make the THREE MUSKETEERS WHOLE AGAIN, If not I’m gone and Ihave been with you from the very first show
Of course Mary Murphy doesn’t want Paula on So You Think You Can Dance. Murphy is so loud and annoying I am unable to watch the show anymore. Paula would be a perfect replacement.
Mary Murphy is a slug and couldn’t make a good pimple on Paula’s ass, ditto
Suzanne
Oh, suzanne! You have got mary Murphy exactly right! She is the most obnoxious judge on any tv show. I literally mute the television when she comments on a dance. Paula would be perfacet for her job. I don’t care how much she cares about the contestants shes really annoying!
So Sad To See Paula Leave.
Idol just Lost 5 viewers in this Household.
The show is not about Paula and will go on. She is not worth 45 million the money could be spent better elsewhere
Paula is not worth 45 million? And Seacrest Is?
Can you please explain Why?
Just How did Seacrest “pay his dues”?
Paula has Paid them several times over!
Yeah like you a new brain…your an idiot
I totally agree with her GONE!
And you think Simon is worth 100,000. I doubt the show lasts 2 seasons without Paula. It is about everyone, the judges and contestants. Paula and Simon have something that cannot be replaced and without them the show is history. Just watch, she’ll be back!!!
I doubt I will watch if you lose Paula. I can’t stand Kara.
I personally will not watch American Idol if Paula Abdule isn’t on it. I cannot bring myself to liking that Kara D. I don’t know what it is, but that woman just doesn’t cut it as a judge and she’s very very annoying to watch. The show will in no way shape or form, be the same without Paula sitting there in the middle.
Every thing I’ve seen on twitter, ditter, other is it might be wise to/for the program to bring Paula back, I believe the popularity of the program would benefit by doing this.
Paula is an idiot! She couldn’t get a job as spell checker at an M&M factory. Why should she receive 10Mil for looking, acting, and talking like a lobotomized funny farm fugitive? I say, say goodbye to ugly and stupid, and hello to someone cute, and intelligent.
To Heath, looks like you are the only real unintelligent one here, ha read all the other comments. She has definitely done more than Ryan..While I like Ryan also, he doesn’t hold a candle to Paula…who knew who he was before American Idol, Paula on the other hand had already made her mark. What stupid comments from you Heath, you must be from the funny farm …..
And your an idiot…is paula is a waste of money, then your a waste of skin and fresh air.
Heath you sound like someone that has sour grapes. Did you try out for the show and get kicked out. I hope so, as you are the tipical low life that doesn’t really know what life is all about. We really look forward to the little bickering between Simon and Paula. She brings real life to the show, as well as a little human heart and compassion for young people. You obviously don’t have any heart, you just think with your pants.
GIVE HER EQUAL PAY AND SHE MAY RETURN.
Paula I really hope you come back it will not be the same it will be diff, to whom it may concern producers pay Paula whats she’s worth the ratings will go down will be hard to bring back viewers she has a lot of followers I’m one of them, Come on back Paula your needed to keep Simon Straight your the only one who will stand up to him
LOL.
I have been an Idol “addict” since Season 2, and I feel Paula Abdul makes or breaks the show. Like it or not, AI is at such a high rating point mainly because of Paula and Simon. Bring her back, please, or this addict might have to switch stations!
get rid of Kara..she is just soooooo not Paula…Yuk
I totally agree with you. Get rid of Kara and pay Paula what she is worth.
get rid of Kara give Paula her salary all is right with the world. Ido will not be the same without Paula. I love her and Simon together. Paula please come back but stand your grounds for the money….you work the show more than anyone. All that dancing takes energy…what does Seagrest do to exert energy…and Simon…I just love his corrective comments.. He really tells it like it is and Paula then calms it down…they are a perfect blend for the show…come on Fox you can come up with the money…appease Paula and keep your ratings up!
I think Simon is right…Paula is the heart of that show..and without her you’ve cut the heart right out of it…and I for one of a million will have no interest in it if she leaves…
Without Paula the American Idol is without me.
i want paula back….or it won’t be the same……period
That so true….
First ABC makes some BIG blunders with selection of DWTS contestants this season, and now FOX is apparently not listening to what fans say about Paula as a judge for IDOL.
What’s the matter with the big stations? I suspect they are allowing their legal departments to get involved with decision making. It’s all about the bird they have in their hand and not wanting to let go of money if they don’t have to.
Well how about this? Suppose all the people who say they won’t watch the shows anymore are true to their word. Wonder how the sponsors of these shows will feel about that. Does the word “RATINGS” mean anything to these suits who sit in the big chairs of these TV companies? For too long they have been ruling the world.
Get rid of the annoying Kara and give her salary to Paula. They never should have kept Kara to begin with. Don’t be stupid again Fox and let Paula go.
PAULA IS FAR MORE VALUABLE THAN RYAN SEACREST! SHE DESERVES TO GET AS MUCH AS HE DOES! THEY WILL LOSE MANY VIEWERS IF SHE DOES NOT RETURN TO THE SHOW-I BEING ONE OF THE MANY THAT AGREE. SHE MAY BY KUKIE AT SOME TIMES, BUT SHE MAKES THE SHOW INTERESTING-ESPECIALLY WHEN SHE AND SIMON GO AT IT. WHY DOESN’T SIMON OFFER TO TAKE LESS MONEY PER YEAR AND LET PAULA HAVE IT. IF HE REALLY WANTS HER ON THE SHOW -HE SHOULD DO THAT! HE MAKES TONS OF MONEY!
Bring Paula back or you will lose viewers.
Want to save money? Get rid of Kara. She
stinks as a judge and annoys lots of viewers.
I only watched to see/hear Simon and Paula.
BRING PAULA BACK!
Barb, I do agree with you a million times over. If they would get rid of Ryan Seacrest and keep Paula I would continue watching the show BUT without Paula you can forget it.
She HAS to come back!!!
Since Paula doesn’t want to come back – why not just cancel the show. It’s had a good long run anyhow – so now would be a good time to call an end.
Paula was the show. Certainly NOT Ryan. I will not continue to watch as I cannot warm up to Cara D and one of the little Jonas boys. Give me a break
I think losing Paula is no big deal. She rambles on and half the time I think she is drugged up. She is not worth the money that she is asking for.
The show just wont be the same with out her!! If she dosen’t come back to the show I wont watch it!!!
My entire family is sad/mad over Paula leaving – that’s 4 adults and 2 kids who will not be watching the show. It makes me boiling mad the “men” get these salaries but a proven woman of talent can’t get the same!!!!! American Idol – studip stupid stupid sexist move!!!!! And I was beginning to believe women were being treated as equals in our world! How native! Shame on you American Idol!
Why is “men” in quotes? They are men, you moron. Why did Ryan get such a large contract? I have no idea. Why did Simon get such a large contract? He’s one of the producers, moron. He gets more because he DOES more.
MIKE and HEATH you guys got your head up your as_
number 1 she deserves at least what Ryan(fairy who happened to be in the right place at the right time) is making. It’s disgusting to have this kind of sexism in 2009. As commented before Paula has paid her dues. Ryan I have to assumer “blew” his way to the top.
I love Paula! Kara is nice, but if Paula dosen’t come back this season, the new contestents will have nothing to fall on!
If you get rid of any one it should be Randy.
American Idol will not be the same…..the show/program started to go down hill when Kara was seated…losing Paula will be another blow….Our family loves her and will support her by saying good-bye to what used to be a great family evening. What a shame.
I think Symon & Randy should intervene.
Paula is a unique integral element of American Idol. Maybe if she could purchase a “strap on” she would be valued more by the conservative, testosterone driven Fox network. They are making a big mistake if they end their negotiations with Paula. She was the soul & spirit of American Idol. The show will not succeed without her. Kara can not hold a candle to her, her ego keeps blowing it out.
and use it on kara?
PLEASE keep Paula ,she is the best!!!!
IF PAULA DOESN’T RETURN, I WON’T WATCH THE SHOW.
THE FIRST MISTAKE AMERICAN IDOL MADE WAS HIRING THAT MOST ANNOYING WOMAN IN THE WORLD, KARA. WHO THE HECK IS SHE ANYWAY. DON’T ANSWER… I REALLY DON’T CARE. GET RID OF HER AND RETURN TO THE THREE JUDGES. THREE WAS ENOUGH.
YES YES YES, I agree with you. They are making a HUGH mistake not giving Paula what she deserves. Get rid of that Kara, and the show will go on.
Idol would not be the same without Paula. She is great.
Ryan is not worth the money he is getting. BRING PAULA
BACK!!!!!
im sorry but i dont think ANY entertainer is worthe that much money. our minds our so messes up. when entertainers make more money the the president of the United States to me that is an issue. Because somebody can pick up a ball or dance or act…..get a real job working 12 hours days in a factory at 9.00 an hour and then complain to me about money. i like paula but NONE of them are worth that much money. NONE of them.
That is NOT a true statememt,at all.If anyone could do it,everyone would.
WAKE UP AMERICA—–PAULA NEVER LEFT IDOL NOR HAD ANY INTENTIONS TO LEAVE IDOL. THIS IS ALL A PUBLICITY STUNT BY IDOL TO INCREASE THE POPULARITY OF THE SHOW AS TO REFRESH PAULAS ROLE ON THE SHOW. SO WHEN THEY DO ANNOUNCE THAT SHE CAME BACK EVERYONE WILL BE SO CURIOUS THAT THEY WILL WATCH THE SHOW JUST HOPING FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE A COMMENT ON HER RETURN. GREAT IDEA SIMON FULLER, YOU FOOLED 99% OF THE PEOPLE INTERESTED IN IDOL AND PAULA.
Yoy Are So Right! The Best Publicity STUNT EVER Pulled On American Audiences! And All Free Publicity Too.
The Idol Ratings Were Slipping. Of Course They Were.
YOU Added Kara and “Changed The Formual” That Worked! There Is and Never Would Have Been An Idol Success If Paula Had Not Drawn In The Public Interest. Paula Is a Tough and Smart Business Woman.
Admired by womwn for years for Her Many Talents. Her Antics, caused by Pain Meds from Over working and Injuring Her Body Are Accepted and even Looked Forward Too. Simon Fuller You Are One Smart Man. Take Your Best Asset and Use It. I hope Paula Is Getting a Big Bonus for Going Along With This, As Well As The Salary She DESERVES When….SURPRISE..She Does Come Back! And Lift’s Your RATING’S..ALL The While Using Your Audience To Make Them Feel Like Part Of Paula’s Success….Warm Fuzzies For ALL. ..BTW…I Hope Paula Also Receives The Academy Award She Deserves For Her Performance In This SCHEME For Ratings…Hope Your Almighty Buck Helps Stimutate The Economy.
I think it’s a huge mistake on American Idol’s part to part ways with Paula. Her chemistry with Simon and Randy is wonderful and I for one don’t know if I will continue to watch.
Idol just won’t be the same without its original cast. I know I won’t watch it. I was upset last year when I felt the results were fixed and now that Paula’s not on there, we won’t see the fun and comradery we saw with Simon and Paula.
Its gonna be boring as heck. Everytime execs change anything on a show with regards to cast, the shows always get cancelled or fold. I predict that will happen to idol as well.
Personally I don’t think anyone is worth $10,000,000 per year but hey – if they pay the guys that – they should pay her that. I agree with Paula completely – they all contribute equally to that show!! This will be the first year I haven’t watched idol – gonna miss it but not budging until they bring Paula back.
I love Paula and agree her and Simon make the show, but I include Randy in that also. I can’t stand Kara. Last year was the worst ever having to listen to her every week. I do not think Ryan is worth what they are paying him but I do think he does more work than we think he does for the show. My question would be what does Randy make? His job is equal to the job of Paula. Paula, Randy and Simon make the show and that is who I want to see. I recorded many nights last season but I would fast forward over Kara because she annoyed me so badly. Bring back Paula and pay her in line with Randy, who I think is her equal.
AI is “Full of It” I had already decided not to watch Idol after the Adam and the Voting Debacle. However, I believe the ratings will really drop without Paula. If it Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It. The formula was at it’s best with only three judges. Kara’s the one who shouldn’t be there. I can’t imagine watching Posh Spice as a Judge or Katy Perry, or Shania Twaine. The whole thing is turning in to ( What do I mean turning) a CROCK.
My family of 6 will not be watching American Idol this season if Paula is not on it. Get rid of Kara…give her check to Paula. Why fix a good thing. They never needed Kara.
Why in the world whould they keep Kara? Do this execs even listen to what is being said? No one liked Kara from the beginning.
Without Paula that show will lose a lot. They will lose the heart of the show and I believe the ratings will drop significantly. Of course the higher ups will come up with some lame reason the ratings drop because why would they admit they are wrong.
For those of you who think Ryan deserves the money he is getting and Paula doesn’t, what are you thinking????
I will truly miss Paula and I know that I will not watch the whole season. I may tune in for the finale
What the hell are you guys talking about. I frankly am glad to see Paula go. Nothing against her but the shows stars should be the singers. All to often they get put on the back burner to give the judges the star time. I’m looking forward to the next season.
Give me a break! Ryan is worth if and Paula is NOT! Down with American Idol! I will not watch and Paula should sue them for discrimination.
I WILL NOT WATCH THE SHOW IF SHE DOES NOT COME BACK.
PAULA AND SIMON ARE PART OF THE ENTERTAINMENT, KEEP HER!!!!!