Idol Shakeup!

[The entertainment world was stunned Tuesday night when news broke that Paula Abdul will not be returning to American Idol this coming season. The judge was unable to come to financial terms with the show's producers about her return. Abdul just took to her official Twitter to talk about her departure from the #1 show in America. She says:

With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to #IDOL. I'll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all..Cont'd...

I'll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon.

What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me

It truly has been breathtaking, especially over the past month

I do without any doubt have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all.]

I know a lot of people are shocked at the turn of events. Rumor has it the powers that be were most likely sick of her antics - but that was reportedly half the draw! Will producers rethink the dicey decision if ratings take a dip? Money always talks. Meanwhile, what will Paula do with all that free time? Never one to be left out of the fray, Ryan Seacrest has Tweeted that his Blackberry was "blowin' up." He claims he's devastated at the news. Hey, with that $45 million payday he secured from AI, perhaps he could share a little with Paula...

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