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Paul McCartney: "Idol" Finale No-Show?

Paul McCartney is lashing back against rumors that he stood-up the "American Idol" finale last night (which was attended by his ex Heather Mills), after reports claim he screwed producers by backing out at the last minute.

In an exclusive statement to TMZ, McCartney's rep slammed the idle chatter, claiming that "Paul was never scheduled or approached to appear on the Idol finale." The rep added, "Even if he were, he likely would've needed to decline as he is in the throes of promoting the June 5th release of his new album. With that in mind, it would likely make it difficult to refer to him as a no-show."

Calls to "Idol" reps were not immediately returned.

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Tags: American Idol, AmericanIdol, finale, Heather Mills, HeatherMills, Kodak, Paul McCartney, PaulMccartney, Rumor, Rumors

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1. i would only hope that sir paul would decline such a stupid show anyway.

Posted at 3:53PM on May 24th 2007 by baracuda

2. Why in hell would someone with the stature of Paul McCartney appear on American Idol of all places? Give me a break. AI is lucky they were able to lure their former winners back to that joke of a show.

Posted at 3:55PM on May 24th 2007 by Ya Think?

3. Great new CD from Paul on the way.....if he ever wanted to promote it wouldn't the #1 show on TV have been a ggod venue?? Next year he'll be on for sure now that they have clearance on Beatle tunes.

Posted at 3:58PM on May 24th 2007 by Jimbo

4. Sir Paul Would have come on if asked, He wants to promote his new album.
I bet Heather is behind this all somehow!!! :-P

Posted at 4:02PM on May 24th 2007 by brian miller

5. Sir Paul doesnt need help in promoting any thing. He has been in the business a long time running, some of you make it sound like he needs american idol,,, give me a break

Posted at 4:04PM on May 24th 2007 by baracuda

6. I remember hearing for the longest time that he was going to either be a guest judge or a surprise guest on 'Idol Gives Back' show. When they started with the Beatles songs last night I thought "OK, he'll be walking out at any minute'.

Posted at 4:10PM on May 24th 2007 by Wendy

7. I thought he was dead.

Posted at 4:15PM on May 24th 2007 by Buster

8. I ALWAYS LIKED HIM

Posted at 4:19PM on May 24th 2007 by costaMesaboy

9. Hell, I'd stay as far away as possible from Heather Mills too. Paul M is much too big a celeb to be going on that crappy show.

Posted at 4:24PM on May 24th 2007 by BC

10. Maybe he heard that Green Day was going to perform a John Lennon song (and an excellent one, at that).

Posted at 4:50PM on May 24th 2007 by musiclover

11. This in fact would be the perfect show for Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney to reunite - perhaps even Pete Best making a surprise visit

Posted at 4:55PM on May 24th 2007 by BEATLE * BEATLES

12. I still can't get over them singing all those beatles songs......if I were paul I wouldn't show up either, who'd want to hear their songs get trashed like that?

Posted at 5:02PM on May 24th 2007 by Me

13. It was a rumor that started in the beginning of the American Idol season. I did not want to miss seeing Paul on American Idol so I Goggled it, and reports stated that it was a false rumor, and no producers ever approached Paul to appear on American Idol. Paul is the most talented and genuine celebrity you can find.

Posted at 5:07PM on May 24th 2007 by Beatles Fan and Paul Fan Forever

14. After he heard the crappy renditions of his music he was probably to sick to attend.

Posted at 5:09PM on May 24th 2007 by morgan

15. The Beatles made over 100 great songs. The Beatles are the greatest band in history. It should not be a surprise that so many Idol contestants sang The Beatles songs on American Idol. It has been reported on the Internet that Paul was never approached by the American Idol producers to appear on the show. I love Paul; he’s the greatest celebrity, musician and song writer in history.

Posted at 5:12PM on May 24th 2007 by Beatles Fan Infinity

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