Paula Abdul arrives at the American Idol Season 8 Grand Finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles. Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesUs Magazine
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Paula Abdul may not return to "American Idol" for a ninth season, her manager claimed in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times.
"She's not a happy camper as a result of what's going on. She's hurt. She's angry," David Sonenberg, the "Idol" judge's manager, told the newspaper on Friday.
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David, who said that he became Paula's manager just weeks ago, at the end of June, added that he has yet to receive a proposal for a new contract for Paula.
"I find it under these circumstances particularly unusual; I think unnecessarily hurtful," he said. "I find it kind of unconscionable and certainly rude and disrespectful that they haven't stepped up and said what they want to do."
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The result of the stalled negotiations, David said, is that Paula is unlikely to be back on the show she's judged for eight previous seasons.
"Very sadly, it does not appear that she's going to be back on 'Idol,'" he said.
Paula herself took her Twitter page to address the situation on Saturday, though she didn't elaborate on the details.
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"I'm actually moved 2 tears upon reading the enormous amount of tweets showing me your kindness, love, & undying support. God bless all of you!," she Tweeted. "If it weren't for you, this specific time and situation would feel a whole lot worse!"
Her manager's remarks come on the heels of the news of show host Ryan Seacrest's new contract, a reported $45 million, three-year deal that makes him the highest-paid reality host on television.
Judge Simon Cowell is also in negotiations to renew his contract, while third judge Randy Jackson is attached to the show through 2011.
Auditions for Season 9 are under way, with the show set to return in January.
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Roger WBIG DEAL, SO WHAT, WHO CARESreport abuseposted August 5, 2009 2:44 AM PDT
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SharonHi think paula takes pills and drinks on the show and that is not setting a good example so i think she should be gone, bring in Gwen Stefani!!!report abuseposted July 21, 2009 12:38 PM PDT
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babby gI say let Paula move, on or better yet get rid of her! She seems high most of the time anyway.... When she's talking it's as if any moment she will swallow her tounge. Not to be harsh but straight up! I think she went overboard when she lied about that plain crash. Maybe,she can get the salary she desires doing reality T.V.report abuseposted July 21, 2009 9:02 AM PDT
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Red in DenverI like music, I like competition. With or without Paula, I'll watch the show IF there are interesting, talented competitors.report abuseposted July 21, 2009 8:50 AM PDT
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TaraI can't believe this Gong Show knock off is stilli on the air. The entire show should be cancelled. It's out dated.report abuseposted July 21, 2009 8:36 AM PDT
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TiffanyI think they should keep Paula. The show won't be the same without her on it. If they need to get rid of someone I vote for Kara or whatever her name is. The show was better in the past seasons before they started changing things.report abuseposted July 21, 2009 8:21 AM PDT
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Donelgreat news now i can watch the show .....report abuseposted July 21, 2009 7:52 AM PDT
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susiePaula is great, I think she needs to work on some of her own issue's, but the show would not be the same without her at all!report abuseposted July 21, 2009 7:37 AM PDT
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susiePaula is great, I think she needs to work on some of her own issue's, but the show would not be the same without her at all!report abuseposted July 21, 2009 7:37 AM PDT
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Terrellpaula okay she just dont wen to say no she try to beat around the bush with telling people they cant sing . but she is cool she should stay another year!!!!!!!!!!!!report abuseposted July 21, 2009 6:52 AM PDT
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