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Crazy Paula Paid Crazy Less

Posted Oct 14, 08 11:23 AM CDT in Arts & Living,  Gossip 

(Newser) – Turns out Paula is paid pennies to pounds. Fellow American Idol judge Simon Cowell rakes in $36 million a year from the show—that's $22,000 per minute—while her take is in the $5 million to $8 million range, MSNBC reports. A former executive producer explains that Cowell "brings more to the table.” Ouch. “This could really put her in a bad way," says a source who works with Abdul.

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"American Idol" judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson arrive at a promotional event for the show Aug. 26, 2008 in New York.   (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
"American Idol" judges Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell on the set in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/FOX, Michael Becker)
Simon Cowell greets fans during the season finale of "American Idol" on May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (Mark Mainz/AP Images for Fox)
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If you thought she had reason to run late to the set now, imagine what the future may hold. I kind of feel for the assistants who are going to be made responsible for getting her on set on time. - Source who works with Paula Abdul

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