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5/21/2007 5:42 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Paula Smashes Schnozz Trying to "Avoid" Chihuahua

Wait 'til Simon hears about this! As first reported by "EXTRA," ever loopy "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul broke her nose over the weekend, when she tripped while trying to avoid stepping on her dog -- a large, threatening, fear-instilling chihuahua named Tulip. (We kid, of course.)

Though she wasn't hospitalized, "EXTRA" says Abdul did suffer the nose-mashing fate just days before the live finale of "Idol." There's no indication that she'll be missing the big event, or that she'll have to wear any protective headgear -- to avoid Cowell's no doubt stinging barbs.

When TMZ contacted Abdul's rep, Howard Bragman, about the accident, all he would say is, "I didn't trip her!"

A spokesperson for FOX had no comment.

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Stephanie:  1726 days ago

Well well hahaha...... a little unstable there a lil wobbly..... cannot do to much damage to her lil ole nosey make her hit the bottle if something doesn't go her way or maybe a few pills to make her feel way better...they need to replace her with someone who has style is not a alcoholic and knows what the hell they are doing...... she always looks like she is under the influence kick her to the curb please.... let her go party hardy with the rest of the hoes......and how was your week? HEHEHEHE.......

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Hello Kitty:  1728 days ago

I hope they did not give her any pain meds.

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costaMesaboy:  1728 days ago

'YOUR STILL HOT PAULA,,,,,,,,,,GRAB THE VODKA & COME ON OVER,, !!!!!!!

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costaMesaboy:  1728 days ago

SAD. SHE ISN'T MARRIED............IDEA!!!!!!.............CALL..............KNIGHT RIDER!!!!!!!!!!...i so smat,I one smat cookie.................1800disaster

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Kevin Keckeisen:  1728 days ago

Nice unflattering picture of you, Paula. I hope an asteroid hits the Kodak Theater and kills Blake and Jordin and they cancel AI so Kelly Clarkson becomes the TRUE one-and-only American Idol w/ Carrie Underwood a close second and Clay (Aiken) third. Nobody else. Nooooooooooooooooooooobody!!!!!!

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BigAssFan:  1728 days ago

Tripped over her little puppy, did she? That'll teach that dog to get between Paula and the wetbar.

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costaMesaboy:  1728 days ago

byob ...........AT..........THE ..........KNIGHT RYDERS,,,hahaha.........givme a break.........SIMON IS GAY.COM METS ARE RIDULOUS.......

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Bet he smells:  1728 days ago

Another day in Hollywood,,,,another train wreck looking for a brick wall.....

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Jus D truth:  1728 days ago

WOW.... all i want to know is 'where was Simon???'

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common sence:  1728 days ago

I heard,,,,that Triumph the insult dog was over there for some kinky threesome,
and well,,,,it got kinda ruff,,,he had to satisfy two chee,,,wah,,,wahz,,, good dog

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annab:  1728 days ago

the equivalent of "the dog ate my homework".

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annab:  1728 days ago

the DOGS are ALWAYS the SCAPEGOATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Your'e Fired!:  1728 days ago

Ahhhhhhhh, "More Pain Pills"..............

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Mary:  1728 days ago

It's long time for Paula Abdul to come clean--she'll gain a lot more respect for being totally honest and seeking addiction therapy! We all saw (with our own eyes) those various interviews where she was under the influence of "something or other", eh!

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Ida Clair:  1728 days ago

The race to be the next Anna Nicole is on. Current contenders...
Paula Abdul
Lindsay Lohan
Brittney Spears

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