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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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46. Do you think she is suffering from Parkinson disease? She acts like
Michale J. Fox did when he was first diagnosed.

Posted at 4:33PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Kelly

47. A lot of posters have me believing that it's more likely that Paula has MS than her being on pills and/or booze. I never thought of that possibilty until reading a few of the posts. I think Simon would have fired Paula Abdul had she repeatedly been intoxicated and/or on heavy duty pain meds. Paula has repeatedly said that Simon has stood up for her with the shows producers etc when her integrity has come into question.

I think there is a huge probability that Paula may be ill, if this is the case, this is no laughing matter.

Posted at 4:34PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Celebrity Status...Unknown

48. She was definitley on something, whether it was drugs or booze who knows. She should be fired.

Posted at 4:34PM on Jan 17th 2007 by laura

49. Anyone who has to go on tv and run to a magazine to explain away thier bizzare behavior is so full of pills and booze and is in need of help. She is only hurting herself by living in denial.

Posted at 4:34PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Whatever

50. LOL! Number 47! :)

Posted at 4:35PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Whatever

51. Looks like lots and lots of painkillers to me. She has a problem and shame on AI for letting her continue to poison herself. She is making a bafoon out of herself.

Posted at 4:45PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Get help paula!

52. What a trainwreck! She must have woken up the next day with a nasty hangover!

Posted at 5:12PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Simon

53. Thats how my sister looked when she was diagnosed with MS. She has good and bad days. It's confused with the beginnings of Parkinson's alot. I think she definitely looks like it's one, and I feel sorry for her. I'm sure if she was drunk or on drugs they wouldn't be showing the consideration they are. The show is too big to have her go on drunk or stoned, get real. Sadly it looks like she has a neuro-type thing. Good luck Paula.

Posted at 5:17PM on Jan 17th 2007 by carrie

54. YOU PEOPLE ARE BRUTAL! YOUR WORSE THAN THE RAG MAGS THEY SELL AT THE GROCERY STORES. GIVE THE GIRL A BREAK SHE OBVIOUSLY HAS A PROBLEM. SHE NEEDS HELP AND SUPPORT NOT TO BE TRASHED BY OTHERS.

NANCY/BOSTON

Posted at 5:32PM on Jan 17th 2007 by NANCY/BOSTON

55. Neuro disorder? MS? Parkinsons? Maybe there should be a walk for Paula? Get real. The only test this joke needs is a sobriety one.

Posted at 5:31PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Little Titty

56. I THINK PAULA WAS EITHER DRUNK , PILLED OUT OR SMOKING CRACK. THIS WOMEN IS OUT OF CONTROL. SHE IS AN EMBRASSMENT TO THE SHOW. I THINK ITS TIME TO REPLACE HER WITH SAY JEWEL. SHE WAS PRETTY GOOD LAST NIGHT PLUS SHE HAS HOSTED THE COUNTRY STAR BEFORE.

Posted at 5:36PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Bobby

57. She must be going through a lot of pain and last night wasnt her lucky day.
Why to trash her name? She is just human. Lets be a little caring and give her time to heal. COMPASION.

Posted at 6:53PM on Jan 17th 2007 by A.M

58. Well, all I can say is SHAME ON PAULA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She definitely needs some type of help. Wake up girl and smell the booze.

Posted at 6:45PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Andrea

59. Trust me, American Idol will have a tragic ending. Paula can't continue on her downward spiral. Simon has a death wish.

Posted at 7:28PM on Jan 18th 2007 by allen

60. What is her problem and why havent her handlers fixed her yet? Isnt she embarassed enough? Get a grip Paula.....

Posted at 7:04PM on Jan 17th 2007 by Sarita

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