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Paula Abdul: 'Idol' Ain't So Bad After All!

Posted Aug 16th 2009 2:30PM by TMZ Staff

Sources connected to Paula Abdul say Miss Paula wants back on "American Idol."

Our sources say Paula's Twitter is retracted -- at least in her mind - if the price is right. As we first reported, the magic number is $10 million. Will Paula move from that number? The way negotiations go in Hollywood ... probably, but we don't know for sure and if so how much she's willing to give.

We're also told Paula's meetings with ABC didn't really go anywhere. She doesn't want to do "Dancing with the Stars" -- we're told, in no small part, because she wants to be able to jump on a plane on a moment's notice to rejoin her fellow judges on "Idol."

And, we're told, Paula is piiiised at the producers of "Ugly Betty" for leaking the story that she was talking to them about doing the show. She's not going to do it now.

As for "Idol," as far as we know they've been pretty hard-nosed and haven't contacted her reps, but we're not positive. In the end, we're thinking "A.I." isn't gonna let a little Twitter torpedo one of its golden geese.

Paula AbdulUPDATE: We spotted Paula Abdul out Saturday night at Boa. She didn't quite know where the restaurant was ... or whether or not she would be joining "Dancing with the Stars." Hmmm ...

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1. Why does she think that she is such a big celeb that deserves all this money? I guarantee that if she stops doing Idol because she feels slighted that she will fade into pop culture oblivion. She's already looked at as a drunk by so many people and she's not doing anything to help her reputation.

Posted at 2:41AM on Aug 16th 2009 by GreggyD

2. It is sad to think she is actually worth 10 million, in addition to her complaining about how "little" FOX's paycheck is.

Posted at 3:10AM on Aug 16th 2009 by Obviously

3. Paula is needed on American Idol. The show will not be the same without her. I really hope that Fox will renew her contract.

Posted at 3:15AM on Aug 16th 2009 by BJean

4. I think they need to get rid of Kara and give Paula her money too. Paula is a great lady and she is loved by so many. She gives the contestants the much needed guidance and confidence to win that competition. Besides..who will Simon banter with? Kara? Give me a break!

Posted at 3:18AM on Aug 16th 2009 by Sue

5. Good god she is such a diva. Complaining over multi-millions in this economy....she should be glad anyone actually wants to hire her incoherent mumblin' ass!

The folks at AI should say 'BE GONE, STAY GONE' and give this BIOTCH the reality check she needs. Good Riddance!

Posted at 3:20AM on Aug 16th 2009 by Jintin

6. LOL first she wanted twenty, they offered 4, even though she lied n said they offered her 10, now shes saying she wants ten, which means they will still stick around 4 or 5.....
great negotiatin skills, you crazy druggie lol

Posted at 3:25AM on Aug 16th 2009 by seej

7. Wow she is a B**ch .She cant live on 3 or 4 mill?

Posted at 3:24AM on Aug 16th 2009 by Brian

8. Paula wait til the ratings @ AI drop. Then tell them $15 Million.

Posted at 3:31AM on Aug 16th 2009 by Tea-Baggin Balls

9. I hope that Paula come back to Idol. I like her and I think that she deserves to gain 10 million a year. This AI executives earn a huge amount of money with the show, so pay how much she wants.

Posted at 3:49AM on Aug 16th 2009 by Simone

10. I hope that Paula come back to Idol. I like her and I think that she
deserves to gain 10 million a year. This AI executives have been earning a huge amount of money with the show, so pay how much she wants.

Posted at 3:51AM on Aug 16th 2009 by Simone

11. 2 words: publicity stunt


she's staying there, because it's good for business

Posted at 3:56AM on Aug 16th 2009 by Lawrence Lugar

12. #3. You got it right.

Posted at 4:04AM on Aug 16th 2009 by BJean

13. This is all a set up. The same thing happened in the UK version, Simon Cowell and the producers do it on purpose to drum up drama and publicity.

Posted at 4:49AM on Aug 16th 2009 by NAEEM

14. Paula is not that big of star and she couldn't sing listen to her music all digitally fixed and AI is the dumbest show anyways she just needs money for her drug habit.

Posted at 5:10AM on Aug 16th 2009 by republican mensa

15. Why are they trying to shortchange this lady when they are paying Simon and Ryan in the 40 million range?
Pay Paula alreadY!
We like her better than Posh!

Posted at 5:25AM on Aug 16th 2009 by Wes

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