American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest On Abdul’s Departure: “I Can’t Imagine The Panel Without Paula”
August 5, 2009 by Story Gilmore
Filed under American Idol, News
American Idol's Paula Abdul and Ryan Seacrest
As reactions pour in about Paula Abdul’s decision not to return to Fox’s American Idol, some of those who’ve become closest to her have given their two cent on the matter. One of those people? American Idol’s host Ryan Seacrest.
“I have read what u have read and I am shocked and saddened about Paula,” Ryan tweeted on mirco-blogging website Twitter before turning in for the night. “Idol and the cast have grown with each other over the last 8 seasons..I can’t imagine the panel without Paula. She’s a star and a great friend.”
While it seems Paula will not be back on the hugely successful talent show that has produced stars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and David Cook, Ryan is a lock for the next three seasons. He secured a new contract worth more than $45 million several weeks ago.
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We can’t imagine watching AI without Paula…it’ll never be the same.
i hope no one replaces her better yet she shouldnt be leaving
Well, they can recover from this however losing Randy or Simon is a blow that no one can take..ouch…
hmm well that sucks..even tho Paula can be ignoring she still is a big part of the show.
They take Kara over Paula?? Are they crazy? Can’t stand Kara – Loved Paula. Her sweet craziness was definitely the reason to watch.