There's nothing wrong with what Abdul did. And, why should a mere show host like Seacrest get $15M. The show's powers that be must really be stupid to think that a judge would remain idle without pressing for comparable compensation, especially considering they're a judge and not just an occasional mouth piece that moves. Sports and other entertainment figures do what she's doing all the time to get the ante up with their contract renewals, yet no one thinks that's strange and ridicules them for it. That's the price of doing business. The show made a major mistake by raising Seacrest's salary as much as they did. He's definitely not worth $15M per year.
Paula an example of America's love of mediocrity. She is only amediocre in everything, but when compared to the contestants she seems hot and when played aginst mean old Simon, she is a victim. Which means she could be US! Without Simon she would be far less popular. America falls for the cheap reality show crap because it is at least unpredictable in some areas. Every once in a while something startling happens and that intermittent reinforcement keeps us coming back, just like ONE good golf shot per round will keep us paying the green fees. If she leaves, she is history, but she may have enough bucks saved to last her till she is some doddering old Elizabeth Taylor, living off of past glories.
Paula will be missed. A LOT!!! She was an icon before the show. And sure, her salary was nothing to sniffle about. However, have you looked at Simon's or Ryan's. They're not hitting more "home-runs". Paula was part of a special group--of THREE--that offered amazing balance and interest. This Kara chick offers nothing. Like having a 5th wheel (annoying the balance) when you only needed 4. (Simon, Randy, Ryan and Paula). Each of them brought something special to the show. Randy and Paula are each gifted producers and talents. Though I could sometimes gag on the sweetness dripping from Paula's lips, I was always amazed how she could find something good to say. There should be more of that in our world and lives. My hope is that the show will go on and find it necessary to bring Paula back after this next season--and they can make her a good offer. And then shut-up and GET ON WITH THE SHOW!! The best talent based show on TV (WITH Paula Abdul). Like baseball players, I HOPE THIS IS a ploy. And Paula gets signed!!
DAMN IT, PAY PAULA WHAT SHE WANTS! THIS IS A LONGSTANDING PROBLEM IN AMERICA, WHERE A WOMAN IS PAID LESS FOR DOING THE SAME JOB AS A MAN. WHY DID IDOL HIRE KARA DIONOBODY? SHE JUST WANTS A PLATFORM TO ANNOY US WITH HER MEDIOCRE SINGING. THE PANEL WAS FINE JUST THE WAY IT WAS. AS THE SAYING GOES, "IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT! PAY PAULA, DAMN IT!!
As much as I like Paula I think it's a stupid move. If she wanted more money and didn't get it, how much will she be getting from the show now that she won't be there?
"So, somebody kind of maybe had to be cut. You just wonder why it wasn't Kara and why it was Paula, given her popularity."
Exactly. Why wasn't it Kara? I don't know why they brought her in to begin with. The woman makes me ILL. Everytime she opens her mouth, she makes me CRINGE. Just like Palin does.
Paula can get on your nerves once in awhile, but so does my mother. That doesn't mean I want her to go. : )
With Seacrest now slated to get at least $15M per year, compared to his approximate $5M for last year, Abdul made between $5-7M last year. Given the egregious increase to Seacrest's new salary, Abdul should receive more than Seacrest. After all, he's just an inconsequential show host. The fourth judge wasn't very good and whatever she was earning last year, was too much.
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Exactly. Why wasn't it Kara? I don't know why they brought her in to begin with. The woman makes me ILL. Everytime she opens her mouth, she makes me CRINGE. Just like Palin does.
Paula can get on your nerves once in awhile, but so does my mother. That doesn't mean I want her to go. : )