Paula: I'm Deeply Hurt

Posted May 31st 2007 5:34PM by TMZ Staff

In an exclusive statement to TMZ, Paula Abdul says:

"I am deeply hurt and extremely disappointed that someone has taken a private telephone conversation that I had with my representatives and released it to the media. This is not only illegal but also highly unethical. While I don't feel a need to justify or explain my conversation, even as a public figure I do feel my privacy has been violated and find this action to be unacceptable."

As first reported by Page Six and posted by Perez Hilton, a secretly taped phone conversation was released today -- which featured a sobbing Abdul discussing her former publicist and their strained relationship. Paula, we're told, is now back with her longtime publicist Jeff Ballard.

Unfortunately for her, the "Idol" judge was in London for the past few days and had no clue about the controversy that was swirling around her until she arrived in the States today.

Welcome back!

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1. "as posted by Perez Hilton." Its not a scoop for that fat thieving no-talent. For Page Six, yes. For that crook, NO. Who at TMZ is in bed with him that you feel the need to try and constantly promote him!? Distance yourself from him, TMZ...youre known by the company you keep.

Posted at 5:45PM on May 31st 2007 by perezStinks

2. listen to the phone convo here.

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Posted at 5:47PM on May 31st 2007 by phnoeconvo

3. as first reported by page six and posted by perez hilton??

you mean, perez stole the story again? who cares that he posted it? it was reported by page six. that is all that matters.

you might as well list all of the blogs and news sites that posted the story as well.

Posted at 5:48PM on May 31st 2007 by MK

4. We support you Paula. We have had enough of that disgusting and trashy Perez Hilton. I hope you take action against him. Your fans and many others are firmly behind you. Perez crossed the line big time.

Posted at 5:48PM on May 31st 2007 by You go Paula!

5. Boycott Perez- He is a slimy ,no talent, weazel.

Posted at 5:53PM on May 31st 2007 by boycott perez

6. Paula, get your crap togethor. You look like a friggin idiot.

Posted at 5:59PM on May 31st 2007 by John Q. Public

7. She's a wacked out nutcase, but she's got a point. Whoever did this faces jailtime & a civil suit; Perez Hilton and other lowlifes included. Private conversations are NOT legally allowed to be taped & put on websites or released for public review; this is a violation of privacy laws. Perez Hilton is going to have a lot to answer to...

If I were Paula's attorney, I would have had him served with civil complaint papers by now, and would have encouraged Paula to file a criminal complaint. Simply put, he's in a tough situation; either he divulges who he got the tape from, or he's charged with aiding & abbetting a felony & hindering an investigation...

Posted at 6:00PM on May 31st 2007 by You gotta be kidding me

8. Now, if the phone conversation were recorded without her knowledge or permission, that is a legal matter and should be pursued. If not, and one of her staff or representatives sold or leaked out the conversation, then they should be terminated. Sounds to me like it was one of these situations, versus hear-say and/or third-party. Perhaps she should sue Perez? Tabloid trash is also fodder for litigation. Even if people don't like her, this type of stuff shouldn't be happening.

Posted at 6:01PM on May 31st 2007 by TH

9. Why would someone post this kind of audio? Poor Paula. She doesn't deserve to have her privacy violated this way.

Posted at 6:01PM on May 31st 2007 by so sad...

10. If what Paula says is true someone violated the Federal Communications Act and that's a Federal offense. I hope they nail whoever taped her.

Posted at 6:01PM on May 31st 2007 by jamstan

11. Why can't American Idol just replace her? It really wouldn't be a big loss.

Posted at 6:06PM on May 31st 2007 by Debra

12. Oh Paula, grow up already! I've never seen a grown woman cry as much as you!

Posted at 6:09PM on May 31st 2007 by Sandy

13. Paula has been taken advantage of YET AGAIn

first Corey Clark now THIS

enough is enough

Paula deserves respect!

Posted at 6:09PM on May 31st 2007 by Paula doesn\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t deserve this unfair and unkind treatment!

14. HERES THE REAL STORY

PAULA: I AM DEEPLY STONED

Posted at 6:11PM on May 31st 2007 by ally

15. good, i hope she takes legal action. she doesnt deserve this, she is a great person and is dealing with a lot right now. that was so wrong whoever recorded the call. disgusting.

Posted at 6:16PM on May 31st 2007 by Danielle

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