The Paula Abdul replacement rumors just won't go away. First we had the Courtney Love prank. And now, according to the latest gossip, former Go-Go's lead singer, Belinda Carlisle, was approached a couple of years ago to replace the bubbly, babbling celebrity judge.When asked if she wanted to be a judge on the show, Carlisle answered, "I really don't know. To be perfectly honest, it's just not my thing. I'd rather listen to music that comes from a more organic place. But you know, I just ... don't know if I would or not."
I'm not sure what it is about Paula that makes her so irreplaceable. But I honestly have to say that I'd miss the wackiness that is Paula if she were gone. You can't deny that the three celebrity judges have a chemistry that works. They've perfected their three-man act. And this becomes even more apparent when guest judges are thrown into the mix, upsetting the balance of the original trinity.
As long as Paula stays conscious, I think her job will remain secure. The producers obviously adore her and they're willing to go the extra mile and protect their girl, by selectively editing her footage so that she doesn't appear to be too ditzy or drunk or whatever.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 7)
2-13-2007 @ 10:51PM
mityvera said...
I love Paula and I think the show would be boring without her. She adds fun to the show.The three of them share a wonderful chemistry that would be destroyed if any one of them were gone.
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2-14-2007 @ 2:16PM
SS said...
Replace Paula Abdul with Belinda Carlisle? I guess being drunk on camera really isn't a worry.
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2-14-2007 @ 2:24PM
Footkisser said...
Well, Belinda Carlisle has cuter feet than Paula, so sure, why not? :-)
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2-14-2007 @ 2:24PM
Trish said...
I agree with number 1.....Idol just wouldn't be Idol without Paula.....It's a hoot to watch
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2-14-2007 @ 2:56PM
Cindy James said...
I'm saddened that so many people believe Paula's been drinking. People are more ready to believe a nasty rumor than the truth; that she has had medical issues and like many of us, takes medicine to deal with them. Wake up, America, and look in your medicine cabinets. Sheesh.
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2-14-2007 @ 2:56PM
Fran Trent said...
I agree with the others, Paula adds something to Idol that would surely be missed. She balances out the other two. I find Randy a bit boring, and frankly, Simon goes too far sometimes.
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2-14-2007 @ 3:01PM
John said...
Two things would cause me to stop watching AI. One would be if Paula is removed. The other is if Michael Jackson appears as a guest judge. You think Paula is wierd? Everything about Jackson is wierd and repugnant.
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2-14-2007 @ 3:24PM
Philly said...
Replace Paula???? Are you kidding me?????? The show is already beginning a slow spiral downward, removing Paula would be an instant disaster!
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2-14-2007 @ 3:33PM
Barbara said...
Replace Paula!!! NO! Never! The show just wouldn't be the same without her. None of the three judges should be replaced. They are as much a part of the show as the contestants and, sometimes THEY ARE THE SHOW. If it's not broke...don't fix it!
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2-14-2007 @ 3:54PM
J ANDERSON said...
REPLACE PAULA? NO WAY!!!
GET RID OF SIMON-HE HAS NO HUMANITY-OR HE IS JUST A BIG BLOWHARD!!
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2-14-2007 @ 3:54PM
KYLE said...
PAULA IS NOTHING. SHE HAS NO TALENT, AND IS NOT PRETTY. THE ONLY THING SHE IS - IS A 'CRY BABY".I COULD NOT WATCH IDOL IF THEY PAID ME ONE MILLION DOLLARS, FOR EVEN ONE SHOW. THEY SUCK ON THAT SHOW.
IT IS NOT A TALENT CONTEST ..AS PEOPLE VOTE IN, AND SOME 'WASTE' THEIR LIVES, CALLING OVER AND OVER. GET A LIFE ..WHAT 3 WORTHLESS JUDGES ON THAT PROGRAM.
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2-14-2007 @ 4:14PM
jessie f. getzinnger said...
I AGREE WITH NUMBER 6. I LOVE THEM ALL.
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2-14-2007 @ 4:15PM
jessie f. getzinnger said...
I LOVE PAULA. I CAN'T IMAGINE NOT HAVING HER ON AMERICAN IDOL ALONG WITH THE OTHER TWO. THEY ARE SO GOOD TOGETHER. PLEASE KEEP IT TOGETHER
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2-14-2007 @ 4:27PM
Debbie said...
Paula, you need rehab. We all know you are an addict. You have taken pain pills for a number of years and you need help. Surrender yourself to the fact you have a disease and get help. You are just embarrassing yourself in front of the whole world.
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2-14-2007 @ 4:33PM
Laura Bush said...
My husband thinks the way to deal with issues is to kill a lot of innocent people.
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2-14-2007 @ 4:53PM
Pat Perago said...
Paula is the best she has more talent than anybody I know and the other judges Simon and Randy would be lost without her on the show. I would probably not watch AI if it wasn't for her honesty and being funny.
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2-14-2007 @ 4:55PM
QueenIzabela2 said...
REDICULOUS...American Idol just wouldn't be the same without Paula Abdula. She's the balance between Simon and Randy. I trully hope they don't take her off the panel. I will probably stop watching one of my favorite shows...
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2-14-2007 @ 4:59PM
Betty said...
The show would not be the same without Paula. The three of them have great chemistry together. Why can't everyone quit picking on Paula and just enjoy the show
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2-14-2007 @ 5:08PM
MAF said...
I enjoy Paula on American Idol but if there is so much said about her and if her antics are real maybe she should be checked by a medical Dr.. Remember the rumors about Annette Funicello of the Mouseteers?????????. I'm not saying she has MS but who knows. MA
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2-14-2007 @ 5:12PM
bigcecil54 said...
It would not be the same without Paula. It would be like watching CSI without Grissom.
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