Paula Is Being Stoopid!

In order for her to join Simon Cowell‘s new X Factor, Paula Abdul is demanding a $3 million advance from the mogul.

“Paula really wants to reunite with Simon on his new show next year,” claims a source. “But she thinks he needs to either put up – or shut up!”

The two “have discussed reteaming, but Paula feels Simon needs to commit financially.”

We have a solution: HIRE PEREZ!!!

We’ll do it for FREE! No joke.

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