Paula Abdul Quits American Idol Via Twitter, FOX Confirms (UPDATED)
It has been rumoured for months, but just now, Paula Abdul posted this on her Twitter page
“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 …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.”
This is coming off the heels of fellow judge Kara Dioguardi re-signing on the show.
Rumors of Abdul’s departure were fueled when her manager told the L.A. Times that she would leave of the negociations didn’t get better.
Neither FOX or Idol creator Simon Fuller has commented on this story.
As always, stay tuned to TVDoneWright.com for the latest!
UPDATE
FOX has now officially confirmed Abdul’s departure.
Here’s the statement from Fox, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment:
“Paula Abdul has been an important part of the AMERICAN IDOL family over the last eight seasons and we are saddened that she has decided not to return to the show. While Paula will not be continuing with us, she’s a tremendous talent and we wish her the best.”
Posted by Adam Wright
on August 4, 2009. Filed under News.
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