Cowell Wants Abdul Back on Idol
July 20, 2009 by Amber
Filed under Celebrity, Paula Abdul
Simon Cowell has made it known to the powers that be that he wants co-judge Paula Abdul back on American Idol for season 8.
It was announced yesterday by Abdul’s manager that it was “unlikely” the former singer would be renewing her contract with the FOX network reality show; however, both Cowell and host Ryan Seacrest have said Paula will be back.
“She’ll be fine. She’ll be on the show,” Cowell told Extra on Monday. “I don’t get a lot of say. I’ve just made it clear that I want Paula on the show. Full stop.”
Host Seacrest said: “I think as far as I know you’ll see everybody back. I hope so.”
Word on the street is that Abdul’s contract has yet to be renewed because of on-going talks regarding money issues. Apparently, since both Seacrest and Cowell have received massive pay increases for the coming season, Abdul’s singing out for more money as well – $20 million, to be exact.
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