Paula Abdul, an Irreplaceable ‘American Idol’ judge?
Years ago in the 1980s, Paula Abdul was a cheerleader for Los Angeles Lakers, then she become an important choreographer for big music and movie stars like Janet Jackson. After that she wrote her name in the music video era of MTV 1980s and early-1990s, to become an important Pop-R&B singer of those times. But….. that’s not all
Paula Abdul has helped make “American Idol” the number one show in the U.S., with 20 million people tuning in each week. Paula Abdul has been playing the character of the “nice and emotional” judge for “American Idol” but for How Long?
Paula Abdul said that despite recurrent rumors that she is being forced off the show by new, somewhat more discriminating judge Kara DioGuardi, it is not true.
“I don’t think anyone [can replace me],” Abdul told ABC. “I don’t think anyone [can]. First of all, Kara says ‘I could never replace you.’ And I said, whenever there is change it’s not about replacing anybody. It’s about possibly moving on.”
Paul Abdul: Don’t Ever Count Me Out
No one can replace Paul Abdul on “American Idol.”
“This is my last season under contract,” she told Nightline in an exclusive interview. “I love the show, I do. I love what I do on the show and I’m loving it more this season than ever.”
According to ABC News, Paula Abdul was unaware that a fourth judge would come aboard.
“I found out on the way to the airport, she said. “Randy found out hours before me. I was surprised because Simon has always been against the fourth. We’ve had guest judges come in before and he banned that from happening anymore. I didn’t understand the concept of what was happening.”
However, Paula Abdul wants to make it clear that DioGuardi is not going to replace her once she leaves the show.
“I don’t think anyone [can replace me]. First of all, Kara says, ‘I could never replace you.’ And I said, whenever there is change, it’s not about replacing anybody. It’s about possibly moving on.”
Ironically, it was Paula Abdul who helped DioGuardi break into the music industry. However, there is no negative tension between them. According to fellow judge Randy Jackson, the four judges have a family dynamic with “friendly camaraderie.”
After she leaves “American Idol,” Abdul is planning to go back to the recording studio.
“I’m making a new record,” she said. “What really matters is don’t ever count me out.”
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