Simon Cowell Wants Paula Abdul Back For More American Idol
There have been reports that Paula Abdul might not be back for the next season of American Idol.
"Very sadly, it does not appear that she's going to be back on Idol," David Sonenberg, Abdul's manager, told the Los Angeles Times, which also reports that a grassroots campaign took shape this weekend to keep Abdul on the show - along with other judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and recent addition Kara DioGuardi - for its ninth season, auditions for which are underway.
Extrasays Simon Cowell wants Paula Abdul back on the show and thinks she will return for season 9.
Both Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest have signed lucrative deals to continue on "Idol." Cowell tells "Extra," "She'll be fine. She'll be on the show," adding, "I don't get a lot of say. I've just made it clear that I want Paula on the show."
Seacrest wants Abdul back behind the judging table too, telling "Extra," "I think as far as I know, you'll see everybody back. I hope so."
The are already holding auditions for the next show. Hopefully, this is just a contract dispute that will ultimately be resolved.
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