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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by golden_rod
(Post 9579868)
They'll never get rid of her. Without Simon and Paula, the show is toast. And everyone is currently in contract negotiations; Seacrest was the first to cave in to the tune of $45 million for a three year contract.
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by majorjoe23
(Post 9622781)
Fixed.
His TV series will be the biggest hit since THE SIMPSONS. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by Flave
(Post 9622796)
Apparently, she was making $4 million/yr and was offered a 30% raise. She wanted $20 million but lowered it to $12 million.
So, as a has-been singer/dancer she was offered more than $5 million/yr to spend a couple hours a week four months of the year to be a goofball on a stupid talent competition? I mean, I like her and all, but shit -- dumb as a brick. But, everyone knew last year would be her last year, bring on a 4th judge (2nd woman) was FOX opening the back door and say goodbye. I really believe they did not want to have her back and low balled her to get her to say "I'm out of here!". Thanks for the fun Paula, have a great life. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Blame Bruno.
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by al_bundy
(Post 9622504)
she works almost the entire year, auditions start August 6th
no, she doesn't. they do the stupid auditions with the thousands first, then when they whittle it down to the ones they want on tv, they fly the judges in to tape the auditions. it's not quite as they portray it on tv. then, they have several months off until the hollywood bound ones come back to start the hollywood round. she doesn't work year round. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...ican-Idol.html
Posh lined up for American Idol TV CHIEFS want Victoria Beckham to replace Paula Abdul on American Idol. Billionaire show producer Simon Fuller, who managed the Spice Girls, is in talks to hire Posh, 35, as a judge. It comes after Paula, 47, yesterday revealed on her Twitter web page that she was quitting America's biggest show - despite auditions starting today. A source said: "Paula's absence leaves a big gap on the judging panel. At least 25 million viewers tune in every week. "It needs a big star. Simon Cowell and Victoria have always got on. It would be an incredible coup to get Posh. She was in one of the biggest girl groups in history so she knows what she is talking about. Simon Fuller is now speaking to her." Paula's exit leaves Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell on the panel. Paula said: "I'll miss being a part of a show that I helped become an international phenomenon." |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Paula said: "I'll miss being a part of a show that I helped become an international phenomenon."
Yeah, yeah. You were wonderful on the show. Go away, now. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by Iron_Giant
(Post 9624068)
If this is true, she needed to know her place and take the 5 million a year.
But, everyone knew last year would be her last year, bring on a 4th judge (2nd woman) was FOX opening the back door and say goodbye. I really believe they did not want to have her back and low balled her to get her to say "I'm out of here!". Thanks for the fun Paula, have a great life. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Posh Spice? She's not the first person I'd think as a replacement.
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
I kinda hope the show tanks without her and all the shows like it crash and burn so we can get scripted television back on the air.
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by Deftones
(Post 9624111)
no, she doesn't. they do the stupid auditions with the thousands first, then when they whittle it down to the ones they want on tv, they fly the judges in to tape the auditions. it's not quite as they portray it on tv. then, they have several months off until the hollywood bound ones come back to start the hollywood round. she doesn't work year round.
Obviously, we don't get to see what really goes on. The show makes it appear like each audition is only a few minutes and they sing one song, but later, there may be a montage video showing them seeing other songs. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Posh, Kara, I really don't care as long as they go back to three judges.
The judges review was just too long with four judges. By the way, www.votefortheworst.com is saying that Billy Bush is saying that this is just a negotiating tactic by Paula and that she'll be back in the end. Edit: Kara has already signed onto Season 9 Also, there is a nice piece on how the auditions work here: http://www.votefortheworst.com/auditions |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by Axeramm
(Post 9624621)
I kinda hope the show tanks without her and all the shows like it crash and burn so we can get scripted television back on the air.
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Apparently, Posh will only be a temporary replacement judge:
Posh will join fellow judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi on the panel. The announcement comes just a day after Paula Abdul announced on Twitter that she was leaving American's most popular show after eight seasons. The role is a massive coup for Posh, who has been keen to make it big in American since arriving with husband David two years ago. But it is understood she can not commit to anything other than a guest role as she wants to focus on her fashion range. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
I have no doubt this is started as a negotiating ploy, but if Paula supporters don't inundate Fox with letters of complaints, I don't see why they would bring her back at all. If there is a mad public outcry (which I don't really think that there is), I could see Fox bending to her will, but I doubt that it is going to happen.
And if it doesn't happen, expect Abdul to fire her new managers within months, if not weeks. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
TMZ is saying Paula might be part of Season 9 afterall:
Don't Kiss Paula Goodbye ... Just Yet Posted Aug 6th 2009 10:30AM by TMZ Staff The door isn't completely slammed on Paula Abdul ... Multiple "American Idol" insiders are telling TMZ there is a chance Paula will come back to the show. Reality -- better than a good chance. We're told the conflict is ultimately all about money ... and buzz leading up to season 9. But for now, "A.I." is full speed ahead -- auditions for the show are set for tomorrow ... without Abdul. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
According to Reuters:
Posh Spice, Katy Perry to fill-in on 'Idol' LOS ANGELES, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Pop singers Katy Perry, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, and other female artists will be guest judges on "American Idol" this upcoming season to help replace departing Paula Abdul, Fox television executives said on Thursday. But Fox and the producers of the most-watched American television show said they are searching for a permanent, fourth judge to sit in Abdul's seat when the ninth season of the show returns to TV in early 2010. Fox appeared to close the door on any further talks with Abdul, who abruptly announced in a Tweet this week that she was quitting after seven years when she failed to secure a new contract with a big enough pay raise. "We very much wanted her to return," said Peter Rice, chairman of entertainment at Fox, "We made an offer that we feel was very fair. It was a substantial raise. It was not our choice." Asked whether there was still a chance that the popular but volatile Abdul might still find a way back to the show, Rice told reporters gathered at an event showcasing new programs: "Our understanding is that we have concluded the negotiations and Paula has announced she is not coming back." However former Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said held out some hope for a comeback. "I still don't know that she is going to leave 'Idol'. Until 'Idol' goes on the air there are always opportunities for renegotiations," Lythgoe told reporters separately. He said he may meet Abdul this weekend to talk about opportunities with his own TV contest show on Fox "So You Think You Can Dance." "I've been trying to get her since season one (of "So You Think You Can Dance)", Lythgoe said. PERRY, POSH TO JUDGE AUDITIONS Auditions for the ninth season of "American Idol" begin on Aug 9 and Rice said that producers were talking to several female pop stars and performers to fill guest judge spots. He said Perry, who enjoyed a massive global hit with "I Kissed a Girl", and Beckham, also known as Posh Spice, had already agreed to take part in the audition rounds. None of the guests are expected to take on the judging role permanently. "Between now and January (when the show airs) we will come up with a permanent solution on what we will do ... Obviously there is going to be a different dynamic (and) there is something exciting about that," Rice said. "Idol" producers renewed the contract this week of songwriter Kara DioGuardi, who was added to the judging panel this season. Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson are still under contract and host Ryan Seacrest also will be returning. Rice, however, denied reports that Seacrest had won a new deal that would pay him some $15 million a year just to stay on "American Idol". He said that contract was with the show's joint producers CKX for opportunities beyond the TV singing competition. Fox said the success of "American Idol" was ultimately about the contestants who go on to be bonafide pop stars rather than the judges, but they acknowledged that finding the right person to replace Abdul was important. "What we need to find is someone who has great chemistry. It really is a casting job. Our job in next four or five months is to consider what makes this the most fun, the most entertaining show," Rice said. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
AI had less singing and more judge's nonsense last season. We didn't get to know the contestants that much except for tag the show gave them early on. AI could almost never finish on time and they want to add another judge. Terrible.
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Easiest gig in America. What a moron. Dumber move than Eriq LaSalle and Juliana Margulies leaving ER.
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
(Post 9621311)
Kara is superior in every single way. Plus she's way hotter.
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by siddd5
(Post 9627337)
Easiest gig in America. What a moron. Dumber move than Eriq LaSalle and Juliana Margulies leaving ER.
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by Flave
(Post 9626943)
According to Reuters:
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by DieselsDen
(Post 9627742)
Or Shelley Long leaving CHEERS.
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Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by DieselsDen
(Post 9627742)
Or Shelley Long leaving CHEERS.
Long left Cheers after Season 5 in 1987. Producers reportedly offered her $400,000 per episode to stay but Long refused. Reports said that Long left because she did not have good relations with co-stars (who allegedly found her overbearing)- in particular Kelsey Grammer who portrayed Dr. Frasier Crane. It was alleged that Long had voiced her opinion that Grammer should be written out of the show to the producers. She also felt that she wanted to go on and have a film career. Long said in later interviews her decision was one of the hardest she ever made and that she loved every minute of working on Cheers. |
Re: Paula Abdul Fired from American Idol (Rumored)
Originally Posted by Flave
(Post 9626943)
According to Reuters:
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