Paula Abdul in Talks to Headline an Updated Version of Star Search

By On 03/15/2010 · 5 Comments · In American Idol, Simon Cowell

via Mark Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly, Paula Abdul may be headed back to TV soon:

Sources confirm to me exclusively that the ex-American Idol judge is finalizing a deal to headline an updated version of Star Search, the great-granddaddy of all televised singing competitions, for ABC. Abdul’s role is still being defined, but I hear it will likely include some combination of hosting and judging. An ABC rep refused to comment.

The Alphabet network had been wooing Abdul since last summer when she officially announced her departure from Idol. There was talk of her joining Dancing With the Stars in some capacity, but a deal never came to fruition. It’s not clear if Abdul’s Star Search gig would preclude her from joining former colleague Simon Cowell as a judge on the forthcoming US version of his UK monster hit, The X Factor, which is slated to debut on Fox in the fall of 2011. (Star Search is being targeted for this summer.)

If she signs a contract with ABC, will she still be able to do X Factor with Simon Cowell on FOX?

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  • jack5791

    LOL. It’s funny she left the number 1 show on television for… this. Oh well. I personally don’t miss her at all this season. I love Ellen!

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    Awwww I miss PAULA <3

  • hicksaholic

    I think Paula was much better than Ellen. But that’s just me.

  • TwigLA

    It could be interesting and a good move for Paula. Star Search as a Summer show is not a bad idea. I don’t think it would do well in the Fall or second season. It definitely shouldn’t try to compete with Idol or with X-Factor when that finally hits the tube.

    Personally, I think she should distance herself from Cowell. She’s played his foil for too long and it got really old. I want to see her act like a grown-up for a change.

  • Stratusfaction18

    Just a quick correction. His name is “Michael Ausiello”, not “Mark Ausiello”.

    Congrats to Paula! It really has made a difference with her gone.