Shania Twain will be a guest judge on American Idol.  The Idol producers aren’t wasting any time filling Paula Abdul’s vacant seat. It almost makes one wonder if they are proving they have no intention of meeting Paula’s demands, even after she relented and said she would consider coming back…for the right price.

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Paula Abdul is brainstorming new show platforms after ousting herself from American Idol. Paula isn’t ready to take a bow from prime time television. In fact, she’s thinking of hosting a variety show or talent show on ABC. Wow. Hm. Could Paula really carry an entire television show to herself?

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Paula Abdul may judge on So You Think You Can Dance. Paula has left American Idol in the dust, so the rival channel wants to have Paula on in a big way. Paula can dance, so why shouldn’t she be a judge!

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Paula used to be a Laker Girl – they dance! That’s how she got started in the business. According to the Live Feed:

 
 

News surfaced this morning that Paula Abdul won’t be returning to American Idol, and details are slowly trickling out. For starters, certain news publications are reporting that Paula wanted  $20 million big ones before she inked another contract.

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Paula Abdul quits American Idol. Paula confirmed the news to the world and not so shocked fans that she had finally made her decision and it wasn’t good.  Well, it wasn’t good for her. I wonder what Simon Cowell will have to say?

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There have been rumors for months that Paula was pissed with the show. I guess that much is true. According to her Tweet, it was a tough decision to leave:

 
 

Cheryl Cole won’t be replacing Paula Abdul as American Idol judge for $6.5 million dollar (£4m). Gorgeous X Factor judge, Cheryl has been reportedly talked up as the top contender to replace Paula Abdul as an Idol judge. Sources close to Cheryl said The Girls Aloud singer won’t be taking up the US job because she doesn’t want to leave her hubby, Ashley Cole back in London as reports by Daily Mail

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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: