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It's official (or as official as Twitter statements can be): Paula Abdul will not be returning as a judge on the next season of American Idol.
Perez Hilton reports that although Abdul and her manager were demanding more money, Idol producers refused to pay up, despite giving host Ryan Seacrest a three-year deal worth $45 million.
Paula took to her Twitter Tuesday night, saying:
With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all..Cont'd…
I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon.
What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me
It truly has been breathtaking, especially over the past month
I do without any doubt have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all
Unless Kara DioGuardi starts channeling her inner Abdul, Idol's ratings might take a big dip next season.
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