American Idol Without Paula Abdul...Say It Ain't So...

Now, as I am the resident expert on Idol and correctly picked the winner all but one of the past seasons, correctly picked the top five all seasons and never miss a show (thank the Lord for DVR)...I am going to give my opinion of Idol Sans Paula and here it is.
I
Do
Not
Like
It

Who is the moron that thought that Paula was the problem? The same person that thought we needed Kara added to the mix? The same one who let two judges talk on a show last season?

What? No Paula? Are you kidding me?
Yes, Paula is loopy, unpredictable and all over the place sometimes. She has also had 13 cervical surgeries, I would be loopy too. Paula is like your favorite aunt or sister, we love Paula. Paula balances out Randy and Simon. She is the heart of the show. Without Paula, Idol would be cruel. Simon is just mean without her. I like watching him tickle her, talk in her ear, draw pictures on her face. Paula makes Simon human. She cares about these kids. She shows up for rehearsal (so she did hear Jason Castro sing both songs, she was there). She gives them advice and comfort and gifts. Otherwise, Idol could be like watching someone pull the wings off of a butterfly. She adds to the show. I love Paula vocabulary lessons, what word will she massacre this week? But not in a scoffing bad way, I just dig Paula.

I might also point out, that it was Paula who pushed to get Kelly Clarkson from Hollywood week into the top group, it was Paula who pushed and voted Chris Daughtry to Hollywood, it was Paula who liked Chris Sligh (who is doing great in Christian music and just wrote Rascal Flatts song "Here Comes Goodbye") and loved Jennifer Hudson. Paula pushed for countless other talented kids to get a break. Simon told Kris Allen he didn't stand a chance, wrote off David Cook, Paula did not. Now, don't get me wrong here...I love Simon. I love Randy and the show would not work without Mr. Cowell. But the chemistry, the judges are Randy, Simon and Paula.

Why did she turn it down? I think Paula felt disrespected more than looking for money. I agree with her. I think she was disrespected. And anyone who thinks I want to watch what Victoria Beckham has to say, is waaaay wrong and does not understand who the Idol Audience is.

To the Powers that Be at Fox, get down on your knees, tell her you are sorry and ask Paula to come back. Make a counter offer. If you don't, you will be sorry. Paula needs Idol and Idol, most assuredly, needs Paula.