Howard Stern hates American Idol. Paula Abdul came clean to reporters this morning when asked how she feels about the shock job replacing Simon Cowell in the upcoming seasons. While it is entirely possible Paula is sour grapes about American Idol in general since being let go last year, regardless, it’s something to keep in mind.

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more Paula, Simon and Howard after the hop…

She told TMZ.com reporters:

Paula’s reply: “I don’t think that’s gonna happen … I don’t know … funnier things happen.” When the cameraman asked why Stern would be qualified for the gig, Abdul responded, “He hates the show … I don’t even know why … He doesn’t hate a hundred million though.”

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