Aw-shucks Paula Abdul may not return to ‘American Idol’ next season

Paula Abdul’s new manager (perhaps not for long) says she may not be returning to “American Idol,” for her ninth season. According to a Los Angeles Times report, David Sonenberg says he doesn’t have a proposal for a new contract for Abdul. “She’s not a happy camper as a result of what’s going on. She’s hurt. She’s angry,” said manager David Sonenberg, who began working with Abdul at the end of June.  To put things in perspective the show begins shooting in about 3 weeks. With her now publicized possible exit from the reality competition show, Paula took to her Twitter page to address the situation.

“I’m actually moved 2 tears upon reading the enormous amount of tweets showing me your kindness, love, & undying support. God bless all of you!” Abdul tweeted. “If it weren’t for you, this specific time and situation would feel a whole lot worse!”

Certainly there is a lot of potential for jealousy after Ryan Seacrest inked an outrageous $45 million, three-year contract. Abdul’s other “Idol” colleagues, Simon Cowell is reportedly in negotiations to renew his contract that ends next year, while Randy Jackson has inked his stay until 2011.

Auditions for the ninth season of “American Idol,” which returns on air in January, are currently underway.

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