Paula Abdul is still fun with scholarship holders American idol judge Simon Cowell Several years after their visit to the show.
The singer and dancer has a cheeky response when he was asked about her time in the successful show as the only judge in front of Cowell and Randy Jackson. “Being the only woman in the panel, I had to overcome the guy to the left of me,” said Abdul Digital Fox News. “Starts with an” S “and ends with” Imon “and the left side of my brain is permanently damaged with a British accent,” she joked.
“But no matter because at least I had Randy to the right of me,” added Abdul.
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Abdul was one of the OG judges of the longtime reality competition, appearing in the inaugural season in 2002 – which has not crowned other than the superstar of music at the time Kelly Clarkson As the first winner of the show – until 2009.
In a Previous interview with Weekly entertainment,, The singer of “opposite opposite” revealed that she had resigned eight times “during her very first day on the panel of the judge.” I felt terrible for these children. I would try to keep the composure in the middle of absurdity and they were completely delusional, as brilliantly delusional, “said Abdul.” But there has never been a shortage of really incredible voice and raw talents. We have always been able to find it, and that’s what was so exciting. “
Now in its 23rd season, the show presents Lionel Richie,, Luke Bryanand old American idol Winner of season 4 Carrie Underwood On his panel of judges. Abdul had only positive things to say about Underwood’s comeback in the series.
“Carrie has an incredible advantage, coming from her humble beginning of being in the series,” said Abdul. “She was such a magnificent artist, as a competitor, and she continued to have the most stellar career. She returns, and she also gives a great job.”
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In particular, the colleague of Abdul, the judge Cowell, predicted the great success of Underwood as a singer during his visit in the series in 2005. He told the star of the country at the time that she was “not only the girl to beat”, but the “person to beat” and will add “I will predicting. Not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous records Idol winner.”
Revisiting this moment before his return as a judge, Underwood said: “I mean, I know that Simon loves me. It was a total shock!”
American idol Broadcast on Sunday and Monday at 8 p.m. He / PT on ABC and Hulu.