Paula Abdul gets replaced on Ugly Betty now! Since Paula left American Idol, she was pursuing many avenues of work. A recurring role on Ugly Betty was at the top of her list. Was as in past tense.

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It seems that Paula’s ego may have gotten the better of her. When Paula was offered the role, she handed over a list of demands herself. From US Magazine:

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: