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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Wednesday 05 August

By juanword88

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Money or monkey business, AI boss kicked out Paula.
With Paula or without Paula no difference. Judges are to sit down and talk.
If Paula is sad, cry alone. There will be no sympathy from AI. Fans have nothing to do with AI.
Just watch and enjoy music. Music is music while
business is business.

By JOHN

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THE QUESTION IS BY NEXT WEEK WILL PAULA EVEN KNOW SHE IS LEAVING AMERICAN IDOL? WILL SHE KNOW TOMORROW...DOES SHE EVEN REMEBER BEING ON THE SHOW?
THE GIRL IS NOT THE SHARPEST KNIFE IN THE BUTCHER SHOP! SO... LETS WAIT AND SEE IF SHE EVEN REMEMBERS WHEN THEY START TAPING THE NEW SEASON!
PAULA ABDUL.....THE GIRL WHO KNOWS WHAT SHE KNOWS BUT DOES NOT REMEMBER ANY OF WHAT IT IS SHE IS SUPPOSE TO KNOW?

By Marc

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I love Caps Lock.

By juansword88

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Whatever happen in the circle of AI administration
I will watch AI. Enjoy the performance.
Who win who lose is not my business. Better watch AI.

By twinokie

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We are officially done with Idol if this is true. Paula was the heart of the show, and it would not be the same without her. What say someone start a blog or website declaring our intent to NOT watch Idol without Paula? Maybe there is power in numbers? We will truely miss Paula if this is true.

By jeanlnz

American Idol will never be the same without Paula. She is the only female judge that has given any type of emotion and to the contestants. Shame on those people who didn't give her what she deserved. The show will never be the same without her. I'm truly sorry for Paula and for the upcoming season...

By Ev

They brought in that no-talent hack Kara to try and intimidate Abdul no one likes her - the show is officially ruined - and to pay Ryan and Simon such enormous amounts of money. I say boycott 'Idol' and support Abdul's next project.

By La'ah

What a joke!!! How could someone so sincere be left out where they are needed the most? Paula is the best of all the judges. Now all what is left is a bunch on insensitive judges who are just there to intimidate kids who are trying their luck. I wont be watching!!!! I'll never watch american idol unless Paula returns. This sucks big time.

By S. Bubba

Shemp was no Curly and Kara is no Paula. Paula was the stooge-glue who kept it all entertaining.

By Rodolfo

Paula's down dall was confirmed when last season she thought it was wise to sing and dance on the show. Pretty boring if you ask me. Now if she was being judged she would never have made it to first base.

By Tom

Paula - you must have something up your sleeve. Get out there and get something like "Star Search" going again and not these Simon Cowel crapbutt shows like "so you think you can dance" and "american idol." We want AMERICAN talent, not the dronings of those stupid Brit judges! (No offense, but this IS America)

By yessneaker

the show get dispointing us for quite sometime,we took enough, so no more plz! get sth serious to the screen-www.yessneaker.com

By towniewb

The beginning of the end of the Americn Idol mchine. I won't watch it either.

By Dee

Please,please, take them off the air. I think
the public has had enough of them

She is sickening to watch, She loves every minute
being in front of the cameras.

By dvdfrnzwbr

She turned down an eight figure salary. Thats at least 10 million to us meatballs. She has an offer to host her own dance contest show. Thats the direction she's going.

By Debera

Oh well there goes another reality show down the drain. Who was the talented executive that let Paula go? It is your fault that the show is now going to crash and burn.

By Kim

I am so glad to see her go. Every time she opened her mouth, it was non-ending babble that made no sence.

By James

That is the end of AI for me. I wont be watching it next season. And I am serious as a heart attack. FOX is thinking, well, folks will come around when the new season airs but I can guarantee I wont be watching. I have been an AI diehard fan from day 1 now I realize this is all for the money. Shame on FOX.

By Kathy

Paula Abdul and Brett Favre should open a waffle house.

By Pam

This is the last straw for me and I LOVED this show. Kara's comments are annoying and even more derogatory than Simon as she tries to change everyone's personal style of singing while talking like a Valley Girl.

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