In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, singer Paula Abdul talked about the challenges of being the only female judge on “American Idol” alongside Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell from 2002 to 2009.
During the Dance and Dialogue “Celebrate LA!” event on April 30, Paula Abdul joked about the time she spent as a judge alongside Simon Cowell on “American Idol.”
“My left brain is totally damaged with a British accent,” she told Fox News Digital.
“Being the only woman at the table, I had to get past the guy on my left. His name starts with ‘S’ and ends with ‘imon’. […] But it was okay, because at least I had Randy on my right,” the singer continued.
Paula Abdul was a judge on “American Idol” from 2002 to 2009. Now, at 62 years old, she continues her career as a singer.
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During the interview, she also commented on the arrival of the new judge on the show, Carrie Underwood.
“Carrie has an incredible advantage, having started humbly as a contestant on the show,” she said.
“She was already a magnificent artist as a competitor, and then had one of the brightest careers. Now, she’s back and giving back. She’s doing an excellent job,” Abdul praised.
Carrie Underwood participated in the fourth season of “American Idol” in 2005, and in August 2024, she announced her return to the show.
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