Paula Abdul Is Officially Out

Paul @ Gone Hollywood | Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Well after all the speculation about whether or not she would be returning to American Idol, it is now official that Paula Abdul is finished with the show.

Paula took to her twitter account to post the follow:

“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to idol. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all.. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon. What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me. It truly has been breathtaking, especially over the past month. I do without any doubt have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all.”

While on his morning radio show KISS FM earlier today, Ryan Seacrest said he was shocked and that he is bummed she isn’t returning.

Fox TV released a statement saying “Paula Abdul has been an important part of the American Idol family over the last eight seasons and we are saddened that she has decided not to return to the show, while Paula will not be continuing with us, she’s a tremendous talent and we wish her the best.”

Sources also say that she wanted a 30% raise and was negotiating a 8 figure deal to return to the show which now sees Seacrest, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi all flying to Denver for the first auditions to the ninth season on Thursday.

Just so you know there is rumors that this is all a publicity stunt and Paula Abdul will indeed be back.

Can the show survive without her?