With the posting on her Twitter account on Tuesday, 4th August, 2009, she announced that she will be leaving the most-watched reality show in the world. " With sadness in my heart, I've decided no to return." *Gasp*
Paula had served as one of the judges in American Idol, along side with Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi, who joint in to be a panel last year for 8 seasons before coming to this shocking decision. Of course, some people take this a different perspective and suggest that it is not such a devastating news after all.
Paula, whose contract has ended last season, was utmost confident that she could get her contract renewed and continues to be part of the show just few days before announcing her decision on leaving idol. Although the producers of the singing show and Paula herself refuses to discuss about this matter, rumours have state that the main reason to Paula's decision was because of her dissatisfaction towards the pay she will be getting after renewing her contract as it was known to be less than Ryan Seacrest's, whose renewed contract worth $45 million and Simon Cowell’s, whose pay is enough for him to buy a mini island.
I am the highest paid reality television host to date!
Get out! My Island. ROAR!
Can I have my job back please??
Despite all the guessing, the truth lies beneath the heart of Paula’s and the producers’. In fact, her leaving actually brought smiles to the faces of my family members as we think that her days in idol is insignificant and unnecessary. Her comments are not practical and are practically useless. The good-person-wannabe, praises almost all the performances by the contestants and even for those who performed atrociously. Fortunately, her absence in idol opens doors for several celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and Katy Perry to serve as guest judges in the reality show. *cheers*
Looking forward to watching the brand new season of American Idol!
Adiós Paula!
Love, Eve
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