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Paula Abdul: ‘I’ve Lost Weight Since American Idol’

Posted by Adam

Tuesday November 24, 2009

Paula AbdulPAULA Abdul has lost loads of weight since quitting American Idol — because she’s had time to look after herself!

The star — who bowed out of the TV talent show in August this year — says she’s been spending her free time dancing and working out.

“First and foremost I’ve had the ability to have time to have a schedule that allows me to take care of myself and dance and workout,” Abdul told Fox News backstage at Sunday night’s American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

“It’s been great, but now I’m back to work.”

Abdul says she’s looking for a little quiet time this holiday season.

“I’m going to go away and throw the phone away,” she said.

Paula — who left her judging role on Idol after eight seasons — recently admitted she was struggling to come to terms with her decision to quit, but insisted she’ll be watching the new series.

“I feel tremendously blessed to have made history with that show,” she said. “I felt like I was a mamma-bear to cubs and I was there to protect them. I’ll miss that but I’ll be rooting on everyone.”

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  • Ann

    Paula is adorable! I wish her success in whatever she plans on doing. Idol is so screwed without her.

  • MammaBear

    I for one quit watching Idol when I heard the news that Paula was not returning. Ever since then, the show stinks and is ready to be buried. J. Lo has no more business being a judge than Bugs Bunny does. She is a waste of time and $$ for what they pay her. Randy’s time is over and the other piece of work rocker …. well I am surprised he’s not buried himself with all the drugs and drinking in his life. How do we spell LOSER? American Idol…that’s how!