Paula is addressing the rumors that she has been confirmed to be back for 'American Idol' season 9.
- Jul 22, 2009
AceShowbiz - Paula Abdul wants to clear the mist that nothing has been decided yet on her "American Idol" contract. "Hey guys, I have not made a deal w/ #IDOL. Don't know how that rumor got started but it's not true as I still haven't heard from the producers," Paula tweeted on late Tuesday, July 21.
Paula's post was in response to the reports that her contract renewal is done deal. Fellow judge Simon Cowell also added fuel that she will be back for the ninth season, saying "She'll be fine. She'll be on the show. I don't get a lot of say. I've just made it clear that I want Paula on the show."
Most of the key people on "Idol" including Simon and host Ryan Seacrest have reached a deal with 19 Entertainment and Freemantle Media to renew their contracts earlier this month. However, via her manager, Paula said that it looks like she will not return especially because the auditions will begin next month and she has not received a single call.
The ninth season meanwhile will start airing on FOX in January 2010. There are rumors that the judging panel will be trimmed to Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson only.
