Abdul Probably Not Returning to 'Idol'

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Paula Abdul has not been offered a new contract to return to 'American Idol.'

"Very sadly, it does not appear that she's going to be back on 'Idol,'" the singer's manger, David Sonenberg, tells the Los Angeles Times.

RadarOnline is reporting that salary played a large part in the growing feud, as Abdul reportedly hoped land a $20 million deal to return to 'Idol,' but the show only offered her $10 million. In recent weeks, reports have emerged showing host Ryan Seacrest will get $15 million a year, and one report had judge Simon Cowell earning more than $100 million a year.

According to Sonenberg, Fremantle and 19 Entertainment -- the companies behind the hit series, have yet to propose a new contract for Abdul.

"I find it under these circumstances particularly unusual; I think unnecessarily hurtful. I find it kind of unconscionable and certainly rude and disrespectful that they haven't stepped up and said what they want to do," Sonenberg adds.

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Meanwhile, Abdul's co-stars have been working out their own paydays. Ryan Seacrest recently signed a new, three-year deal worth a total of $45 million, while Simon Cowell is said to have inked a deal worth $100 million a year.

2009-07-19 08:54:59

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