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August 31, 2009

Paula Talks 'Idol' and 'Divas'

Posted on August 31, 2009

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In her first interview since announcing her departure from "American Idol," Paula Abdul opens up about the possibility of returning to the show -- and her newest project, "Drop Dead Diva."

When asked if she'd consider returning to "Idol," Paula playfully imitated the show's host, Ryan Seacrest, and answered, "I'll tell you... right after the break."

"Extra" caught up with Abdul at a cast party for Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" -- the new series on which Paula landed a guest appearance. "There's something about this show, a lot of things about this show that feel blessed, charmed like pixie dust on it, the cast and crew are phenomenal."

Paula's pal Liza Minnelli is also guest-starring on "Diva" -- and when "Extra" asked her about Abdul leaving "Idol," Liza had nothing but praise for the former judge, saying that she couldn't imagine the show without Paula. "I really couldn't -- she knows what she's talking about."

In addition to her guest spot on "Diva," Paula recently announced her plans to host VH1's Divas concert next month.


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Awww! Paula sounds so adorable. Do we have a video where we can watch this?

PLEASE BRING PAULA BACK!!!


- Ann
Posted 09/02/09 01:55 AM
 
 

do you have a video of her imitating ryan? sounds so goddam adorable! shes such a little cutie, i love her!


- shirl
Posted 09/01/09 06:30 AM
 
 

Enough of this. Paula needs to go back to Idol. The fact that she’s playing coy when asked about it is a good sign. I really hope she has just been trying to show Fox what the show would be like without her. They have found out; now it’s time for them to pony up and give her anything she asks to return.


- Barnsinger
Posted 09/01/09 05:50 AM
 
 

i want paula back on idol !!
if fox dont bring paula back i done with idol !!
paula is part of idol , came on , when you think about idol 2 names comes to your minde SIMON AND PAULA !!
i sorry but was the interaction between the ORIGINAL judges what made idol an success !!
i really hape that fox executives open their eyes and see how important paula is for idol and for viewers … BRING HER BACK !!
how hard is to fox get that we want her back ???
if money is the problem then get ride of kara , she add nothing to idol anyway!!


- fran
Posted 08/31/09 06:12 PM
 
 

Personally I think a someone with a little insight on music would be better. Paula is great for saying “you look great” Besides her nuttiness she really doesn’t give much. I say so long and good luck…Paula will be fine


- Sean
Posted 08/31/09 01:00 PM
 
 

I WANT PAULA TO RETURN TO IDOL. I mean Im excited about her other projects but I still want her on Idol, u know


- Lea
Posted 08/31/09 12:28 PM
 
 

She is adorable! love her!! so cute she was imitating Ryan, do you have a video of that?


- Nessa
Posted 08/31/09 12:10 PM
 
 

please come back!


- hey
Posted 08/31/09 12:06 PM
 
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