Paula Abdul Quits Idol

2009-08-05 by Dave de Sylvia EMERITUS | 43 Comments
Judge Paula Abdul has decided not to return for the ninth season of American Idol, it was revealed today.

The once multi-platinum artist has been with the show since its inception, and announced her departure via the all-too-common medium of Twitter on Tuesday evening. She wrote: "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 being a part of a show that I helped from day 1 become an international phenomenon."

She continued: "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."

Abdul's announcement comes less than a week after Fox confirmed that controversial fourth judge Kara DioGuardi, who was introduced at the beginning of season eight on a trial basis, would be returning for a second series.

DioGuardi's presence on the show has not been popular with the show's long-time fans, but her addition was viewed as a challenge to Abdul, who has long denied allegations of alcoholism and drug dependency. For the time being, it remains a mystery whether Abdul truly jumped or was pushed.

Season nine of Americal Idol is scheduled to begin broadcasting in January 2010.

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Athom
Emeritus
August 5th 2009
17249 Comments


now she can go back to being all zoned out in private.

XNoMercyX
August 5th 2009
121 Comments


Maybe this show will die soon, the artists usually put out one crapfest album and then go down under.

Sleptalone
August 5th 2009
14 Comments


^ this.

Idol is pretty much useless now as it appears they've drained all of America's talent. If it continues to run expect more average singers like Kris Allen on your radio.

theacademy
Staff Reviewer
August 5th 2009
31889 Comments


it's not going anywhere...

look at daughtry (who didn't even win), clarkson, and underwood's sales

also, who woulda thought a reality show would produce an oscar winner?

DaveyBoy
Emeritus
August 5th 2009
22503 Comments


"Maybe this show will die soon, the artists usually put out one crapfest album and then go down under."

Nah. Australia doesn't get your Idol contestants. We've got our own.

Spare
August 5th 2009
5567 Comments


oh no

StreetlightRock
August 5th 2009
4019 Comments


lol we just lost one too. Fucking Kyle.

DaveyBoy
Emeritus
August 5th 2009
22503 Comments


Haha. I guess that means Idol contestants will not be hooked up to a lie detector.

Titan50
August 5th 2009
4588 Comments


good

Shrapnel94
August 5th 2009
2213 Comments


"Im sorry honey, you are great and everything but this competition is not right for you."



BassDemon333
August 5th 2009
3435 Comments


I never liked this show, but she was fucking annoying. good riddance.

Lambda
August 5th 2009
2654 Comments


I would have rather Kara Dioguardi quit, she's just so annoying.

Fort23
August 5th 2009
3776 Comments


yeah but Kara is hotter.

Klekticist
August 5th 2009
1464 Comments


i'd rather have everyone quit

Bfhurricane
August 5th 2009
6284 Comments


I think this will hurt their ratings. It wasn't her, but it was Simon's attacks on her that were sometimes the best parts of the show. It won't be as interesting now.

foreverendeared
August 5th 2009
14746 Comments


the whole show is probably rigged anyway

thebbqshrimp
August 5th 2009
1207 Comments


see i forced myself to watch this show idk why

but Adam Lambert was the first truly good singer to be on the show period.

I'm sure we can all agree on that


No... we most certainly can't all agree on that. Carrie Underwood (despite her style of music) is an UNBELIEVABLE singer. And so is Kelly Clarkson (once again, say what you will 'bout her style, but her voice is undeniably awesome). Belting high Gs in "Since You Been Gone"?! GTFO.

tripleb2k
August 5th 2009
217 Comments


cry baby

RobertDennis2
August 5th 2009
134 Comments


hopefully she's leaving so to dedicate more of her time to her music career! :D

Ryanarchy
August 5th 2009
81 Comments


I could've sworn this had to do with Simon getting a raise and her not getting jack s**t?

shindip
August 5th 2009
3539 Comments


Now she can be on Bruno things more

Electric City
August 5th 2009
15756 Comments


dave how many twitters do you follow?

KebertXela
August 5th 2009
367 Comments


She didn't 'decide not to return'...she wasn't asked back so she quit before she could be officially let go.

Minor details for sputnik I suppose.

For the time being, it remains a mystery whether Abdul truly jumped or was pushed.


Really? It seems pretty obvious that it was a "you can't fire me cause I quit" kinda move.

NebSnurb
August 5th 2009
535 Comments


American Idol will be around for the next 30 years, with the same judges.

scyther
August 5th 2009
1606 Comments


I heard she was quitting cuz Fox wouldn't let her air a new show that she wanted.

Poet
August 5th 2009
6156 Comments


but Adam Lambert was the first truly good singer to be on the show period.


There have been good singers in the past (I personally loved George Huff in like season 3) but Lambert definitely has had the best chops out of any singer on the show.

Chewie
August 5th 2009
4544 Comments


the whole show is probably rigged anyway


well duh

Wizard
August 5th 2009
20644 Comments


This is not newsworthy. Kind of happy to see Bruno humiliate her.

ApatheticHorizons
August 5th 2009
25 Comments


Wow...who cares...that Kara chick however is not even a little better...

JoshIsNumber3
August 6th 2009
151 Comments


I would do so many things to Kelly Clarkson.

modernGuilt100
August 6th 2009
35 Comments


Bad coupla weeks, first sitting on some illegal immigrants in Bruno, then quitting her job... poor Paula.

JoshIsNumber3
August 6th 2009
151 Comments


Actually, the Bruno thing probably occurred months ago.

modernGuilt100
August 6th 2009
35 Comments


right, but the public was exposed when Bruno came out, in mid July I think.

EyesWideShut
August 6th 2009
6142 Comments


r.i.p. paula abdul

andersvisa
August 6th 2009
34 Comments


paula abdul= planning comeback tour to make money?

Satellite
August 6th 2009
26539 Comments


"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 being a part of a show that I helped from day 1 become 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."

Most pretentious tweet ever?

SLA92
August 6th 2009
61 Comments


Well I think all tweets are pretentious.,but thats just me.I want to kill the freaking blue bird.
Anyway,this may hurt AI ratings.But they stil have Simon,the most important guy in there.


JoshIsNumber3
August 6th 2009
151 Comments


Jesus Christ, apparently everything is pretentious on Sputnik.

TricksterGRex
August 6th 2009
2087 Comments


um yeah if you use words that are like longer than 5 letters then you're a pretentious cock

Yazz_Flute
August 6th 2009
19179 Comments


9th season already? jesus

MentalityOfA
August 7th 2009
1217 Comments


Show kinda sucks.

Asiatic667
August 7th 2009
4651 Comments


Did she ever wind up hooking up with that opposites attract cat?

foreverendeared
August 7th 2009
14746 Comments


American Idol is such a pretentious show. sheesh



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