Shocked but not really?!

American Idol gave Paula Abdul's career a much needed boost..a resurrection if you will. Over the years, Paula has become as much a part of the show as Simon and Ryan.

AS the season's passed, we tolerated the guest judges ( some great, some not) but for many of us.. "the fourth judge" was too much. Now, we know why..a set up!

Paula was loopy but she is our Paula...@!
Who else will give the Idols that loving touch of encouragement? The thumbs up on wardrobe coordination? Who else has been there like Paula was?
I say cancel the whole damn'd thing.

Paula QUITS IDOLS......

Paula Abdul has announced on her Twitter feed, and Fox has confirmed, that she will not return to American Idol for another season.
Abdul gave notice through proper channels before posting on Twitter, according to a Fox spokesperson.
A source familiar with the negotiation says Abdul walked away from a 30 percent raise and an eight-figure deal. Below is the full statement from Abdul:

“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 being a part of a show that I helped from day 1 become 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.”


The full statement from Fox:
“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.”

Fellow judges Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell – who has said in the past that he does not want to do Idol without Abdul — are not commenting. Idol host Ryan Seacrest posted a response on Twitter: “I am shocked and saddened.”
(Reporting by Lynette Rice and Michael Slezak)