Abdul Tweets: I'm Leaving 'Idol'

Paula Abdul has used Twitter to announce that she won't be returning to 'American Idol' this upcoming season. In a series of tweets on the micro-blogging site, Abdul said: "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..."

day1become an international phenomenon." In another tweet, Abdul said that she wants to express "

how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me ...

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

No reason has been given for Abdul's decision, but FOX television later confirmed the departure in an official statement.

Abdul's return to 'Idol' has been up in the air for weeks. Judge Simon Cowell and host Ryan Seacrest recently inked huge contracts, and new judge Kara DioGuardi earned the backing of Fox executives on Thursday.

The hit show begins taping segments for its ninth season on Thursday in Denver, while the show returns to air in January.

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FILE - In this April 6, 2008 file photo, from left, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest, and Randy Jackson are seen backstage at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008. Fox said Tuesday Aug. 4, 2009, Abdul has decided against returning to "American Idol" as a judge. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul arrives at the American Idol Top 13 Party in Los Angeles. Fox said Tuesday Aug. 4, 2009, Abdul has decided against returning to "American Idol" as a judge. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)

FILE - In this April 6, 2008 file photo, Randy Jackson, left, Paula Abdul, center, and Simon Cowell are seen on stage at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles. Fox said Tuesday Aug. 4, 2009, Abdul has decided against returning to "American Idol" as a judge. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

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FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul arrives at the American Idol Top 13 Party in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)

FILE - In this Monday, July 6, 2009 file photo, Paula Abdul is shown during the taping of her show "Drop Dead Diva" in a studio in Peachtree City, Ga. According to a Los Angeles Times report, Abdul's new manager David Sonenberg says he doesn't have a proposal for a new contract for Abdul and says it doesn't appear she'll be back on "American Idol." (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

In this photo provided by Sony Pictures Television, Paula Abdul poses with Brooke Elliott, left, and Kate Levering, right, as she makes a special guest appearance in the upcoming Lifetime series, "Drop Dead Diva," where Abdul plays a judge in a fantasy sequence Monday, July 6, 2009, in a studio in Peachtree City, Ga. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Television, Bob Mahoney) ** NO SALES **

In this photo provided by Sony Pictures Television, Paula Abdul makes a special guest appearance in the upcoming Lifetime series "Drop Dead Diva," where Abdul plays a judge in a fantasy sequence Monday, July 6, 2009, in a studio in Peachtree City, Ga. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Television, Bob Mahoney) ** NO SALES **

In this image released by Paula Abdul, and posted on her Twitter page, "American Idol," judge Paula Abdul poses with Brooke Elliott, left, and Kate Levering, right, on the set of the Lifetime series, "Drop Dead Diva," Monday, July 6, 2009, in Atlanta, where Abdul plays a judge in a fantasy sequence. (AP Photo/courtesy of Paula Abdul, Tara Riceberg) ** NO SALES **

Paula Abdul is shown during the taping of her show "Drop Dead Diva" in a studio in Peachtree City, Ga., Monday, July 6, 2009. Abdul told the Associated Press that she is optimistic about returning for another season of "American Idol." (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Thursday 06 August

By nelson manes

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i will never watch american idol, nor will any of my friends and relatives if paula abdul does not return to the show, the broght that idiot dioguardi, she does not have the class that paula abdul has.

that show is going down, better they get rid of ryan seacrest, he is another fool that does not even know how to host a show.

Wednesday 05 August

By mslataprada

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I won't be watching American Idol this time--shame on them--they treated Paula like a wet food stamp--

By janet musto

I agree with you. She was a great act on the show and cannot be replaced according to my opinion. Simon is okay but definitely not worth the money he has been awarded. It's a shame and I am an avid fan of idol. Took notes on the singers every week. Mite not watch this season because of the loss of a good judge.

By Jan Bailey

I agree and since Adam got robbed, I just lost interest. You could see how they were setting this all up last year and I was afraid she wouldn't even last the season. Kara doesn't have half the talent Paula has in her little finger and I'm wondering which of the execs is her boyfriend.

By bIANCA

Fox just lost about 15 fans here. Won't be watching the show anymore.

By JOanne

I AGREE I WILL NOT BE WATCHING!!!!

By Betty

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The show will not be the same without her . Paula and simon are what that show is all about. That Kara girl is no good NObody has ever even heard of her before idol. they should not let Paula go.

By Liz

I agree I said if she doesnt return I will not be watching AI and Ive been a fan and watched religously since day 1. Its a shame they are replacing her with that annoying ugly wanna be liked no sense of judgement judge Kara DushBag.

By BJ POWER

I WILL NO LONGER WATCH IDOL NOW THAT PAULA IS GONE.

SHAME ON YOU ALL. IT ONLY TAKES A JERK TO KNOW HOW

BADLY YOU DECIDION IS!!!!!!

By Di'ana Rizer

hey, I've watched my last Idol show. Kara was a joke and now they (the show ) will suffer the repercussions of not having the talented Paula on there. Too sad

By Sharon

If Paula wanted to leave the show...then I wish her luck, but her replacement is TERRIBLE...did not enjoy watching her as a judge AT ALL. Something about her comments were very irritating and the show seemed off balance since she joined the judges.

By BnB

In her own way she makes the show, no more for me.

By Dee

I agree with you. It was the chemistry between Paula and Simon that was fun to watch.
Kara doesn't add anything to the show. She just
is a repeat of what Randy says and she tries to do it with "music slang" that is supposed to make her
sound hip but really is corny.

By Rose

I agree. I am done with IDOL

By simby

They will lose ratings cause she is much to talk about and people love her.

By Hockey Rules

I, too, will not be watching American Idol. Had enough of the politics.

By tana

The lone voice of sanity on a truly horrible show. She's lucky to get aay from it before the lawsuits start.

By Dottie

Pauls is a caring judge and take's her job very seriously.SHE IS THE BEST OF ALL THE JUDGE'S EXCEPT RANDY. AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED KARA CAN TAKE A HIKE, SHE'S NO GOOD EITHER. Ryan is a joke and the stupid network is paying him big buck's, for WHAT? To stand on the stage and TRY to look MACHO. HA, HA, The joke is on the network. My fan club will no longer watch IDOL. Thank you very much.