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Simon Cowell: Idol Is "Different" Without Paula

Friday – September 04, 2009 – 3:29pm

 

American Idol isn't the same without Paula Abdul, says Simon Cowell.

On the Fox show's upcoming ninth season, judges Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi return - along with celeb guest judges, including Victoria Beckham, Shania Twain and Katy Perry.

Cowell, 49, tells Extra the show is now "different. It's like comparing a carrot to a banana."

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Though the judge says he doesn't want to "get in the middle" of Idol execs and Abdul, 47, he says, "I miss her."

He adds that Abdul - who denied to TV Guide that she left the show over money - is "someone who will always work."

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So what's next for Abdul?

"I definitely want to do a talk show because it would be different," says Abdul, who has shot a guest role on Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva and will host VH1's Divas Live Sept. 17. "It would be a lot of fun variety with a ton of unexpected stuff and tributes to everyday people getting their big chance."

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  • October 21, 2009 - 9:32pm Judy Says:

    I think Paula definately made the show a winner and i will really miss her. I haven't decided if i will watch again. I do enjoy the talent but not at Paulas expense. Come on bring her back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • September 24, 2009 - 4:52am Anonymous Says:

    Give me a break! Anyone's better than Paula...
  • September 09, 2009 - 5:58pm Anonymous Says:

    aww, thats so sad. idol, just offer her the money, and you will without doubt, make the world happier!!! gosh!! just do it. simon's practially in mourning without his little paula! hehe. they were soo cute on the show together! it just upsets me that they couldnt offer her the money, when they were giving simon more than the 4 judges all together needed!! i wont watch the show without paula!
  • September 08, 2009 - 9:48pm Anonymous Says:

    We love Paula. Get ride Kara
  • September 07, 2009 - 10:45pm Anonymous Says:

    It's just not right without Paula. Love the interplay between Simon and Paula--total opposite approaches, and they may annoy each other, but that makes for great tv.
  • September 07, 2009 - 10:01pm Anonymous Says:

    why did paula have to go, it should of been that damn kara or whatever she is let her go home
  • September 07, 2009 - 7:01pm Anonymous Says:

    Type your comment here
  • September 07, 2009 - 5:05pm brook Says:

    i hate kara. i'll miss you paula
  • September 07, 2009 - 12:28am PG Says:

    that Kara Diowhatever should be gone instead of Paula. Why in the friggin world do they even have her on the show? someone tell me.
  • September 06, 2009 - 3:22pm Anonymous Says:

    Wont be watching anymore - HATE DioGuardi; all she does is slap her hands on the table and doesn't add anything to the show. Would rather have seen DioGuardi leave and Paula stay if money is the issue.
  • September 06, 2009 - 10:55am -anonymous Says:

    Well, good luck to the next contestants of AI. This is gonna be awful for all of us. I am sure gonna miss the Paula- Simon scenes.
  • September 05, 2009 - 11:58pm Anonymous Says:

    Duh! "Idol is different" Tell us something we didnt know! Even when Kara joined "Idol got different"
  • September 05, 2009 - 11:56pm Anonymous Says:

    Paula and Simon TOGETHER made American Idol what it was-now I could care less to watch the show!
  • September 05, 2009 - 10:19pm Anonymous Says:

    Idol won't be the same without Paula. We love Pauala!
  • September 05, 2009 - 6:58pm Anonymous Says:

    Yes it won't be nearly as watched without Paula. Paula and Simon are the ones that made the show!! They feed off each other. The Kara chick nothing special and the "fill-ins" for Paula such as Katy Perry, or stupid Victoria Beckham are no good either. Shania would be interesting though! At least she has real talent! Come back Paula! Idol execs make it happen!!!
  • September 05, 2009 - 6:53pm Anonymous Says:

    Let's have a petition to bring Paula back!!!
  • September 05, 2009 - 3:06pm AI-AI-O Says:

    Just bet that we will see Paula on her little AI throne-ette (next to Simon's) before the season gets seriously underway. There are way many more reasons why this can/will happen than not. Guest judges in early rounds add interest, but no one does mother-hen and dopey sweetness better. Come home, Bo-peep!
  • September 05, 2009 - 3:01pm BOYCOTT IDOL Says:

    American Idol is SO FIRED FOR ME. It should be Randy, Paula and Simon. How cares about Gaycrest. Unless they bring Paula back - I refuse to watch this show!!
  • September 05, 2009 - 12:35pm Anonymous Says:

    Won't watch w/out Paula...she was the heart.
  • September 05, 2009 - 10:49am Sassy Says:

    Will not watch AI anymore! What they did to Paula was wrong!!!! Equal pay! Ryan making more than Paula? Hope women everywhere stand up and not watch! This shouldn't be still gonna on! EQUAL PAY! Bet they pay Randy what Ryan makes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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