No deal for Paula Abdul at ABC

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by James Hibberd | March 18, 2010 at 1:11 pm | View Comments

Paula Abdul won't be judging "Star Search."

The former "American Idol" judge and ABC couldn't come to terms on Abdul judging a reboot of the classic talent show.

The outcome puts the fate of the show in doubt since ABC's interest in "Search" was heavily tied to Abdul participating in the show.

Fox offered Abdul a hefty $5 million to continue on "Idol" last year, which she rejected. Abdul was reluctant to take a lower salary for "Search." And ABC was, naturally, very reluctant to indulge in such high figures for launching a new, untested reality show into a marketplace crowded with successful talent competitions.

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website design // Apr 28, 2010 at 11:26 am

If they have a better person for her place then it is ok. But she was really good as a judge so I am not so sure she can be easily replaced.
website design // Apr 28, 2010 at 11:26 am

If they have a better person for her place then it is ok. But she was really good as a judge so I am not so sure she can be easily replaced.

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