Simon Cowell wants Paula Abdul to stay on American Idol. And when Simon talks, people usually tend to listen. Can Paula’s wishes be granted so she is happy and wants to stay on the show? It might not be the same without her!

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Since Paula’s contract is up and it appears she isn’t happy, now her co-stars are rallying their support. Suuuure. They just don’t want to have to do it alone! From People Magazine:

After Paula Abdul’s manager said that it appears the American Idol judge would not return for season 8 of the FOX hit, her costars are singing a different tune.

“She’ll be fine. She’ll be on the show,” judge Simon Cowell told Extra on Monday. “I don’t get a lot of say. I’ve just made it clear that I want Paula on the show. ”

Meanwhile, host Ryan Seacrest expressed a similar sentiment. “I think as far as I know you’ll see everybody back,” he told the TV show. “I hope so.”

So, Simon and Ryan – who both happen to make millions more than Paula - want her back on the show. Maybe they can throw some money from their big contracts to lure her back. Would you watch without Paula?

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