Comments on: Michael Johns Speaks Up for Paula Abdul

By: singlebullet

singlebullet — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:21:32 +0000

I don’t see any problem at all with her being friends with former idol contestants. Why not? Where’s the line that’s being crossed? I can’t even comprehend why you raise it as an issue. As for her contract demands, I don’t personally find Paula some great talent, nor do I think any of thesd people merit that kind of money, particularly when so many are having difficulty even putting food on the table. However, that being said, her demands don’t seem out of line with what comparably situated personnel are going to be paid, so why not? She doesn’t deserve more than the others, but certainly didn’t rate less.

By: Todd

Todd — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:25:06 +0000

I’m devastated that Paula’s gone. I really think it will hurt the show… she’s way more of a drawcard than Ryan Seacrest and he’s getting fricken $15 million a year… what a bloody joke. And don’t even get me started on Simon’s earnings! I still can’t believe it, but good on Paula for putting her foot down and not budging!! I hope the show fails now, I really do. :)

By: Abby

Abby — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:53:36 +0000

I don’t think it’s that big of a deal, especially since it’s usually Paula or Randy the contestants are friends with. I don’t think that Paula really would’ve wanted Michael to go into all those details, but it does shine a little more light on the topic of Paula leaving. If it’s true, she wanted that amount over three years, than yeah I think should have received that, it’s fair.
I don’t think it’s a big deal especially after they’ve left the show, I think in a way all the contestants are going to be more pulled towards Paula than any of them and she’s like the mom of the group, so it’s understandable.