It hasn't even been 48 hours since she quit "American Idol" -- but Paula Abdul claims Simon Cowell is already missing her like crazy! 
The ex-judge was at JFK yesterday, where she called the situation "overwhelming" -- but insisted the drama wouldn't change her relationship with her former desk-mate.
Abdul also said she hadn't heard about producer Nigel Lythgoe's offer to be on "So You Think You Can Dance" -- but she might have another backup gig lined up anyway: Babysitting ... for Barack Obama's kids!
For the record -- we know Nigel offered Paula an opportunity to become a "guest judge" -- but nothing permanent ... at least not yet.
8/6/2009 10:25 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Abdul -- Simon 'Misses Me Already'
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Paula is too greedy....take the 5 million a year and be thankful! Instead she is opting to disappear into oblivion. What a dope!
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She did the right thing. Do not cave in to that sexist, disrespectful amount of money. Like I have been saying, sue American Idol and Fox....prejudiced bastards!
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Yo Paula, Try to limit your drug use, Hold on to what money you got left, And we might be able to find something for you in Vegas, Like holding the Props for Carrot Top, If you can manage that, Maybe I can hook you up WITH THE AMAZING JOHNATHAN. I think you may be able to beat his Blonde Assistant out of a job, Kepp holding your head up and I'll find something for you..W.G.
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Ya Right! That would be like having MJ babysit. She's just like him - high as a kite all the time while on TV and won't admit it, like we're all stupid. I'm sure she's a nice person, but I so don't respect her for lying about her drug use. She doesn't deserve to be on any show until she is clean.
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Paula Abdul has been a huge draw for idol and they will regret pushing her out with such an insulting offer. Yes 5 or 6 million is a lot of money, but it is insulting when those doing the same thing are offered 10 times that amount. Lovew or hate her she has brought people to idol. Some watch because they think she's adorable love her heart on her sleeve comments. Others love to Hate her. She's unpredictable & a diva, but we love that about her. No one else could create this kind of media frenzy. Fox is crazy if they don't make her another offer.
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If Simon misses her so much, he should pay her whatever she's asking for. He's got so much money, he'd never miss it.
That's petty cash for him.
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