Simon Cowell: "Secretly in Love" With Paula Abdul

Us Magazine - April 29, 2009 4:37 PM PDT
Story photo: Simon Cowell: April 18, 2006Us Magazine
Simon Cowell can't make up his mind about fellow American Idol judge Paula Abdul .

"Paula's frustrating, she's annoying and I can't understand half of what she's talking about -- but there's incredible comfort between us," he tells TV Guide (on stands April 30). "I think we're possibly secretly in love with each other."

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He doesn't have as many warm feelings for Kara DioGuardi .

When asked if the fourth judge will be back next year, Cowell says, "I would imagine so. The only say I have is about Ryan [Seacrest], Randy [Jackson] and Paula. I've always made it clear that I wouldn't like to do the show without them."

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Adding that extra judge was "bad enough," he opines. "Now it's a girl, huge problem. Girls do tend to talk a little bit more than guys. Randy's quick, and I don't say too much. But my God, these two!"

Another similarity between DioGuardi and Abdul: they both can't stop googling themselves.

"I'm probably the only person on the show who doesnt monitor himself [on the Internet]," he says. "All the contestants, all the judges, particularly the girls, [do]. If you're on TV, there are certain people who'll like you and there are a hell of a lot who'll hate you. You just have to get used to it."

Cowell thinks the contestants are a little boring this year, but he knows how to rile them up.

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"My idea is to plant secret cameras in the house. And then we'd hear what they really think about one another. I'd like to see them fighting, screaming, hate each other," he says.

"I hate seeing a united bunch...it would be like taking part in the Olympics and holding hands and crossing the finish line together," he continues.

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Who does he think will win this season?

"The final will be Danny [Gokey] and Adam [Lambert]...55/45, Danny versus Adam," he says. "I don't care who wins, by the way, I just want it to feel like a competition."

(Meanwhile, an iTunes glitch revealed that Lambert and Kris Allen are outselling Gokey, The New York Post reports.)

Cowell -- who also judges on The X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent -- may not be around to see another season of Idol.

"I think nine seasons is a lot," he says. "I've had the best time ever in my life, and then you consider doing something new or taking a break."

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  • Breeanna
    omg the two cant keep their hands to them sekf and everyone knows they should get together,and not to sound mean but wats the idea of adding judges if they have to add one everytime a different one has to go.
    report abuseposted June 10, 2009 6:15 AM PDT
  • EmmaB
    i like kara n all but if someone was to leave i hope it will b her...i loved wen simon said her loves her bcause she has been in love w/ him sence season 2...i no for a fact she is always flertin w/ him cause thats where i learned how...Saula4ever... Paula+Simon+Randy+Ryan=American Idol
    report abuseposted May 5, 2009 11:09 PM PDT
  • phillipe
    i love Simon. what a beautiful smile.
    report abuseposted May 5, 2009 3:55 AM PDT
  • Kc of Maine
    I think Kara should go , she's so fake and boring. Paula is a nut case but that's her. Can't see her and Simon together. Top two -- Danny and Adam.
    report abuseposted May 2, 2009 3:30 PM PDT
  • oOPianistOo
    *snort* a 5th judge, really? AS IF HAVING A FOURTH JUDGE HASN'T TICKED ANYONE OFF I MEAN COME ON!!!! The show is running, what, like 5 minutes over each night, they put the judges in pairs, there is barely any time for the contestents, everyone is begging for some camera time.... yeah, they totally need a 5th judge. Good luck convincing them. .
    report abuseposted May 2, 2009 2:12 AM PDT
  • Sway
    I think they need a 5th judge
    report abuseposted May 2, 2009 1:24 AM PDT
  • oOPianistOo
    They totally need to get together, I mean honestly, come on, they are always flirting and whatever, JUST START DATING ALREADY! ~Saulafan4ever~
    report abuseposted May 1, 2009 11:57 PM PDT
  • David
    Paula and Simons relationship, believe me is no secret. Ive known that for a few years.
    report abuseposted May 1, 2009 9:03 PM PDT
  • missmymom
    Tonya C.....I live in the Midwest also and let me tell you I know ALOT of people here who can't stand him!!! I am so glad I don't live in your neighborhood!!!!
    report abuseposted May 1, 2009 2:25 AM PDT
  • missmymom
    Well as for me, I think Paula should dress more decent and act like a lady! If she wants to hang all over Simon and act like an idiot, let her do it after the show in a cloakroom!!! She thinks she is God's gift to men and as my Mom use to say, pretty is as pretty does! Kara is much more lady-like!
    report abuseposted May 1, 2009 2:21 AM PDT
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