Paula Abdul May Return for American Idol Season Finale
Paula Abdul
Nearly a year after her last appearance on American Idol, Paula Abdul may return.
A network source told TVGuide.com it's likely that the former judge will return for Idol's Season 9 finale to help bid farewell to Simon Cowell. Fox declined to comment on the report, which originated in People.
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Cowell is leaving the singing competition to focus on his upcoming series The X-Factor, which is scheduled to debut on Fox come fall 2011.
Despite their on-camera bickering over the years, reports earlier this year indicated that Cowell may recruit Abdul for his new series. Abdul left Idol in August after eight seasons.
The Season 9 finale of American Idol — featuring finalists Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze — airs Wednesday at 8/7c on Fox.
(Additional reporting by Natalie Abrams)