Paula Abdul Leaving American Idol?

 

Now that there’s a new female judge in town on American Idol, Kara DioGuardi, is Paula Abdul jumping ship from the hit show?

According to a report by OK! Magazine, Abdul is planning to “transition” out of her involvement with the FOX mega-hit to begin working on several new TV projects.  The mag quoted a source as saying:

“She knows that every season could be her last. Now she’s got a new secret venture that she’s really excited about.”

She is currently filming “Paula Abdul’s RAH Cheerleading Bowl,” a cheer squad competition program that will air on New Year’s Day on MTV.

When contacted by Access Hollywood, a rep for Abdul had “no comment” on the report.

Abdul, 45, has been a judge on “Idol,” alongside Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson, since the show’s debut in 2002.

The eighth season of “American Idol” premieres January 13 on FOX.

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