Paula Abdul confirms leaving as The X Factor USA judge, Simon Cowell maintains friendship
Paula Abdul confirmed that she will not be part of The X Factor USA Season 2 , along with Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones , with Simon Cowell saying that their friendship still remains. Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul Image Credit: Getty Images According to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, Paula Abdul released a statement confirming the earlier reports that she will not return to the show as one of the judges. Yes, its true; I wont be returning to The X Factor next season, Abdul was quoted on the report, who is noted to be a longtime friend of Simon Cowell , the show creator, since the early American Idol days. Ive learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions often times override personal considerations. Simon and I, along with Fox and Fremantle , have been communicating about this for a while now, and I have absolute understanding of the situation. Abdul added. Simon is, and will remain a dear friend of mine and Ive treasured my...