According to reports, Cowell felt the former Pussycat Doll “lacked personality” for American television. Simon’s reasons for axing his friend, Paula Abdul because of the cold response she got from audiences.

As for L.A. Reid, he will remain judge. Reid  has become Cowell’s biggest adversary when it comes to critiques. L.A. Reid being head honcho of Epic Records, the label to sign the winner to a five million dollar contract doesn’t hurt either.

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Abdul – out!

Ending speculation about her future on one of the most popular shows on television, Paula Abdul confirmed Tuesday she will no longer be at the judge’s table on American Idol.

“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to Idol,” Abdul, 47, writes on her Twitter page. “I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day one become an international phenomenon.”

She adds: “What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me. I do, without any doubt, have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all.”

No reason was given for her departure just two days before she was to return to work. Abdul’s rep declined to comment except to confirm she was leaving. The highly rated show is about to begin taping segments for its ninth season, with auditions starting Thursday in Denver. The show returns on the air in January.

“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,” FOX TV says in a statement. “While Paula will not be continuing with us, she’s a tremendous talent and we wish her the best.”

The announcement comes shortly after her manager angrily said there was no contract on the table and that “sadly” it didn’t appear she would be returning. Her previous contract ended after the eighth season.

Her departure now returns the number of judges to three, with Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson joined by Kara DioGuardi, who was just confirmed to be returning.

VIA PEOPLE:

Paula Abdul may have a new manager – but she may find herself without her old job on American Idol.

“Very sadly, it does not appear that she’s going to be back on Idol,” David Sonenberg, Abdul’s manager, told the Los Angeles Times, which also reports that a grassroots campaign took shape this weekend to keep Abdul on the show – along with other judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and recent addition Kara DioGuardi – for its ninth season, auditions for which start next month.

Though FOX said earlier this year that Abdul, 47, was “an integral part of the show,” Sonenberg says there is no contract on the table. “I find it under these circumstances particularly unusual; I think unnecessarily hurtful,” he said of the delay. “I find it kind of unconscionable and certainly rude and disrespectful that they haven’t stepped up and said what they want to do.”

I’m sure that’s bound to piss some Idol fan off. Since Abdul is making noise, check these cats out, too!

VIA RS:

Paula Abdul [click here to read] will make a cameo in what’s expected to be one of the funniest movies of the year — but she didn’t even know it. The American Idol judge [click here to read] recently went on the Johnjay and Rich radio show to talk about being duped by Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen, who fooled Abdul into participating in a off-the-wall interview for his upcoming film Brüno. “It is the most interesting, whacked-out situation that happened to me. I was scarred for life for a year,” Abdul said.

As the story goes, Abdul was told by Cohen’s crew, acting as the producers of a German awards show, that she was the recipient of Germany’s “Artist of the Year” award. Seem a little ridiculous? Keep in mind that country showers David Hasselhoff in love. An interview was arranged, Abdul showed up at a house in the Hollywood Hills and encountered Cohen playing Brüno. “I walk into the home and I’m greeted by this futuristic Captain Nemo–looking dude with a mohawk — and he’s flaming,” Abdul said. “And I’m going, ‘Oh, this is going to be one of those fun Japanese game shows.’ I’m like, OK, this is weird.”

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Paula Abdul, a six-time chart topper in the 1980s who sold over 23 million records worldwide, believes that her fame in the 1980s helped to lay the groundwork for such current pop superstars as Rihanna and Beyonce.

“My videos stand the test of time,” Abdul said, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. “They are like the almanac for every performer. Even Rihanna has come up to me and said ‘I hope you don’t mind.”

“And Beyonce. You can see the influence of what I’ve done. It’s really fun to see that I’ve left a mark. It was my idea to create an animated character. It takes a lot of focus, a lot time, and a lot of money.”

Abdul took a musical hiatus in 2000, and subsequently relaunched her career as a judge on the hit TV talent show “American Idol.” She returned to the pop charts in 2008.

Is this another case of poppin’ too many happy pills? What do YOU think? Speak on it in the comments section!

Paula Abdul is secretly planning to launch her own daytime talk show — even if her bosses at American Idol meet her hefty salary demands for the hit show’s ninth season.

The 46-year-old entertainer has been in talks with CBS/Paramount Network Television about developing the show — and sources say it could make its debut as early as next year.

“Paula’s been dreaming about having her own talk show for three years, and she’s ready to make it a reality,” a source close to the star told The ENQUIRER.

Paula envisions the new show focusing on issues that affect average people — plus an occasional celebrity guest, says the source.

As The ENQUIRER exclusively reported last week, Paula is renegotiating her current contract with “AI” execs and is asking to double her salary.

She will earn from $5 million to $7 million, but feels she’s worth $10 million. If she doesn’t get it, she will put the wheels of her talk show in motion immediately, says the source.

And if she does get her contract demands, Paula will attempt to negotiate a clause that states she can have other projects, including a talk show, and will juggle both.

“Paula is unpredictable and not afraid to speak her mind — but she also leads from the heart and really connects with people,” continued the source. “Studio execs feel those are the kind of personal attributes that would make her perfect for a daytime talk show.”

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Previously: ‘Former Idol Contestant Found Dead At Paula’s Home’

Paula Abdul has reportedly put her Los Angeles home on the market, a move that comes less than a month after one of her fans committed suicide outside her front gates.

According to Us Weekly, the American Idol judge has confirmed she is selling the house and intends to move to a new, more secure home in the city.

“Paula simply feels she has outgrown her house, and given the recent public disclosure of her address, it seemed time that she move into a gated community,” a rep for the celeb told Us Weekly.

Paula Goodspeed, 30, took a suspected drug overdose in her car outside of Abdul’s Sherman Oaks home on Nov. 11.

Abdul has denied reports that she was too afraid to return to the house.