It’s not just mainstream America that’s totally bummed Paula Abdul won’t be gracing American Idol contestants with her slurred words of wisdom.
Former Idol contestants who have performed for the icon on the Idol stage are saddened as well. Many took to their Twitters, Facebooks, and news outlets to discuss how they felt about the situation.
Here are just a few:
Blake Lewis (Season 6 runner-up): “She brought a sweetness to the AI that no one can replace. She will be forever our girl.”
Kris Allen (Season 8 Winner): “We love you. Glad I was able to be a part of your last season on the show. You showed us so much love.”
Danny Gokey (Season 8 ): “I’m really sad 2 see Paula Abdul not coming back 2 Idol. She was the judge with the biggest heart! She really will be missed 🙁 The whole thing has many people feeling :(.”
Brooke White ( Season 7): “I honestly didn’t think she was going to leave Idol. When I saw her Tweet, I said ‘Wow!’Sitting on the edge of that stage, you feel pretty vulnerable out there. And when you’re getting chewed up, any sort of relief is nice. Paula was that little ray of hope. She cushioned the blows a little bit. Not everyone at home liked that, but I can speak as someone who did sit at the edge of that stage, and to have someone who was concerned and caring helped.”
Jim Verraros (Season 1) : “Not having Paula back for the ninth season of Idol is a huge mistake. Paula, I love you and thank you for making me feel worthy. The show will be nothing without you…”
Chris Sligh (Season 6): “I think both Fox and Paula have made a HUGE mistake. Paula needs this. Fox needs Paula. But the show will go on.”
Yes, the show will go on, but for how much longer?
We see this as the beginning of the end. First, Paula then soon Simon will probably follow suit. He’s already admitted to wanting out.
Randy won’t want to be the last one at the party, so he’ll go too and then all that leaves is Ryan. No matter who they put in there, no one can replace these judges. They’ve become iconic.
We give the show two more years, tops!
What do U think?
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