Last night Paula Abdul announced through Twitter that she will not be returning to American Idol. This is after a couple of months of apparently being in negotiations with Fox for the renewal of her contract. As you may know, Ryan Seacrest got his contract renewed for 45 million dollars for 3 years, some sources say that Simon Cowell may have gotten his renewed for 50 millions or more and Paula apparently was not happy with what was being offered to her. This Monday it was announced that Kara Dioguardi, who has been a judge in the show since last year, will be returning for next season. But everyone was still mum on Paula’s decision. Which felt like it took longer than getting to a decision in the 2000 Presidential Election. Florida, may or may not be involved on this one… as far as we know.
People on Twitter and on the media are crying out for Fox to save Paula. Really? Paula should save herself, even if Fox offers her 10 million dollars a year she should take it because frankly I don’t see where else she could be making the money or the publicity she gets on Idol. If Paula Abdul had not come to American Idol we would not be hearing a lot about her, this show revived her career. Believe me, I was a big fan of Paula and her music and had fun with some of her crazy, drunk rambles on Idol but she needs to make the decision, no matter how much or little Fox offers her. It is true that her chemistry with Simon was fun, even with all its awkwardness, but I don’t believe Paula makes Idol what it is. On the other hand, if Simon was leaving, well that would be very bad.
If American Idol dies after this season it will not be because Paula is not there, it’s because it’s been declining every year and maybe because some people are still upset that Adam Lambert didn’t win, which is dumb for me, I think he is better without winning it. Maybe it is because, well it’s time for Idol to go. I still enjoy it and will watch it, for some reason I cannot make myself watch America’s Got Talent or So You Think You Can Dance with as much enthusiasm.
So… Dear Paula Abdul: Save Yourself. Any millions is better than No millions.
Ps. I believe it is all part of a publicity stunt, and that she will be back. This will make even more people watch the show to see if the interactions have changed. Even Simon assured that she is not going anywhere. If not, she may already have an offer with a show like SYTYCD.
What do you think?
All judges have not much credibility for me. I feel for them to have this duty to say something, and way too often this something is rubbish IMO.
Paula with bottles is Photoshoped, isn’t she?
Yes she is!