Paula Abdul Might Not be Returning to American Idol
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Negotiation tactic?
Paula Abdul‘s new manager says it’s unlikely the star will be taking part in the next season of American Idol.
David Sonenberg told the Los Angeles Times that he doesn’t have a proposal for a new contract for Abdul.
“Very sadly, it does not appear that she’s going to be back on Idol,” said Sonenberg, who began representing Abdul a few weeks ago.
Auditions for Idol‘s ninth season kick off next month.
“I find it under these circumstances particularly unusual; I think unnecessarily hurtful,” Sonenberg added of the holdup. “I find it kind of unconscionable and certainly rude and disrespectful that [Idol production companies Fremantle and 19 Entertainment] haven’t stepped up and said what they want to do.”
Abdul, the manager says, would “love to be on the show,” but has not heard back from the network as to any sort of proposal.
“She’s not a happy camper as a result of what’s going on. She’s hurt. She’s angry,” Sonenberg said. “I think at this point we’re going to be considering everything, including some kind of a competition show. She has tremendous ideas for a whole variety of shows.”
As TMZ notes, “In Hollywood, stars have to talk the walk in order to rob the bank. Paula’s manager says since Idol hasn’t offered her a new deal she’s now considering starting a competitive show. Here’s the deal … Paula tried starting her own series a few years back with Paramount …. NIGHTMARE! The idea crashed and burned.
“So it’s yet another ploy for more moolah, and more power to her. Whatever the deal it’s a long way from Paula’s first season paycheck — our A.I. spies say she was pulling in $5,000 a week.”
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