Simon Cowell wants Paula Abdul for “X Factor” — but when we got her last night in a Sherman Oaks mall, the loopy, former “American Idol” judge was uncharacteristically tight-lipped.
Paula Abdul has had discussions with Simon Cowell about being a judge on the U.S. version of “The X Factor“… sources tell TMZ.
The irony is stunning — Simon, the lynchpin of “American Idol,” abandoning ship and teaming up with the woman who was unceremoniously dumped from “A.I.”
As we previously reported, Simon has had discussions with Abdul about joining his new show — the one he’s leaving ‘Idol’ for after this season.
We’re not sure how far along they got in their talks.
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Why in the world would Simon want that bubblehead for his X-Factor?