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What Was in Paula's Cup?

Did Paula Abdul have a few -- or several -- to help her get through the endless agony of listening to screeching "American Idol" contestants?

Last week, the "Idol" judge appeared on FOX stations to promote the show, and there was enough slurring, giggling, and wackiness to satisfy affiliates from Alabama to Washington; a condition Paula described as being in her "own little world." Then, last night on the season premiere of "Idol," we noticed that there was plenty of attention paid to Paula and her liquid consumption, and in one exchange with her colleagues, she conspicuously weaved to and fro.

So, was Paula in her own, booze-soaked "little world" again? You decide.

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136. I don't Beleive Paula was Drunk..She has Had a Very Diblitating Disease in the past and present and does have to take medicine for that just to walk some times..For a Few years There she was Not doing very well...She Finally Found Her a Doctor who Knew how to treat her illness,and Thank GOD she can Now Be Back to normal to a sense...So the times U see her Giddy and such I beleive it is the Medicine and Exhaustion...I don't Know about anyone else,But When I get real tired and Hurting and Bored,I get all giggly and stuff...People Just Looking to Find Something BAd in everyone...Guess No one has any Trash On there own door step.....

Posted at 5:46PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Cassy

137. Jeez people, her lame excuses that she was confused and that two cities were talking to her in two ear pieces...we're not idiots Paula!!! I've been confused, I've been around people that are confused and that wasn't the signs of being confused, and there are more than a hand full of interviews with her like this so was she confused in all of them.
If she has a problem she's up there with a lot of regular people and celebs...so deal with it but lying about it makes you look drunk and stupid!

Posted at 5:41PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Shelby

138. I don't think any of us would be talking about this if it weren't for the show returning. Leave her alone, she has had some well known pain issues and physical problems the last 10 years (I think that's the number), and who are the media that thinks it is alright to pass judgment or create rumor about anyone.

Paula, I know what you are going through, I am disabled and understand the physical and emotional problems that it causes.

Peace,
Mary Lanosa

Posted at 6:34PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Mary Lanosa

139. COME ON PEOPLE,LEAVE PAULA ALONE. BEFORE YOU PASS JUDGEMENT ON HER GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT.
WHY DO MOST OF THESE POSTINGS THINK SHE WAS DRUNK OR HIGH ON PAIN PILLS. IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MOST PAIN PILLS YOU DON'T ACT DRUNK WITH SLURRED SPEECH.
IF HER ACTIONS ARE THE RESULT OF MEDS,MY GUESS IS VALLIUM OR XANAX.


IF THATS THE CASE I DON'T BLAME HER AFTER LISTENING TO MOST OF THE SEATTLE AUDITIONS.

Posted at 7:58PM on Jan 19th 2007 by KEITH

140. Paula is Paula.
It matters not whats in her cup, Nor what medication you may think she has taken.
She does her job and does not have to answer to you, Nor me.
She has a driver to take her around. so no need to worry about drunk driving.
Also I would belive that Fox network is well aware of her actions on TV.
they seem to except it and are quite fine with it.
She along with Randy And Simon produce one hell of a show.
When you are 100% clean then perhaps you can cast a stone, untill then
get a life.
Enjoy the show and stop complaining, If its not to your like'ing then pick up the remote and move on..

Posted at 7:50PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Susan

141. The show is GREAT!!!
They always have to fault about one of them.

I'm tired of listening about Rosie & Donald, Britney & Justin, Greys Anatomy ,Dream Girls and Lindsay Lohen to mention a few.

Posted at 8:03PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Peggy

142. It will be interesting to see Paula's E! True Hollywood Story in about 10 years.....
Actually, I love Paula. She means well and is very talented. I like her on the show and hope she sticks around.

Posted at 10:52PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Emily

143. I think if retarded people or people who obviously just don't have what it takes to be... the next American Idol come onto the show, then they are basically asking for whatever they receive. Simon was being nice, because I would have said a lot worse... I mean honestly, who would look at either of those fools on the cover of a cd and be intrigued and want to buy it? He could have had the voice of an angel, but I knew flat off he wasn't going to. It would be like Rosie O'Donnell going to a modelling audition. Risible and absurd... and oh so funny... Rosie needs to shut her fat disgusting mouth and stop being such a killjoy. This stuff is hilarious and makes money. And hey, ain't that America?

Posted at 8:53AM on Jan 20th 2007 by JDWarhurst@aol.com

144. I really don't think Paula is drinking. She may in fact be on some type of medication, but I think her body movements, and speech are indicative of MS. A lot of folks who have MS, or any other neurological disorder are mistaken for being intoxicated....I just don't know what all the secrecy is about. If that is indeed her problem...let the public know...why allow all the speculation?

Posted at 9:20AM on Jan 20th 2007 by Jan

145. You're all idiots. I make bank and I take Vikes all the time... Who cares... Stop with the inane Christian bullshit and concentrate on being wives/husbands/mothers/fathers/sisters/brothers, shit I spilt my 4th drink of the morning...

Ciao!

Posted at 9:29AM on Jan 20th 2007 by JDWarhurst@aol.com

146. I think it is time for Paula to leave the show, I feel sorry for her and think she does not deserve criticism for taking too many pills for her pain but she should not be in the lime light where peopel can laugh at her situation the way she and the other two judges and even Ryan thoughtlessly made fun of the contestants. I can understand how it is hard not to laugh when they cannot carry a tune but to make fun of how they look is disgusting and a rotten way to make big bucks!

Posted at 10:48AM on Jan 20th 2007 by betty

147. Why does everyone jump to the worst conclusions. She may have been on prescriptive meds...if so, then she had an MD prescribe them for her. If she views the tape she will probably be humiliated by what she sees...but this bashing of a great lady with a great voice is childish and not helpful to her.

Posted at 12:23PM on Jan 20th 2007 by Jan Schilling

148. I think Simon could tell if it was alcohol he is right next to her and I dont think he would sit by and let her get snokered. I do think she takes pills. I am on xanax and I admit some people mistake it for intoxication. I know she takes pain meds and probably xanax for nerves. She is still great for the show . Someone needs to be nice next to Simon.

Posted at 12:10PM on Jan 20th 2007 by aimee

149. I think she was drunk also ,because of the way she was moving around.also how she went to grab that cup.

Posted at 1:42PM on Jan 20th 2007 by Diamond Coles

150. SHE WAS DRUNK BECAUSE SHE GRABED THE CUP AS IF IT WAS SOMETHING IN IT



PEACE ,DUC

Posted at 1:41PM on Jan 20th 2007 by Diamond Coles

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