Paula Almost Loses It on Letterman

Idol judge can't handle stalker questions

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 11, 2008 10:25 AM CST

(Newser) – Poor, beleaguered Paula Abdul came unglued at the end of her interview with David Letterman last night, Gawker reports. The singer got upset when Letterman brought up her recent allegations that American Idol purposely brought known stalker Paula Goodspeed—who later committed suicide—onto the show. After a few minutes of being encouraged by Letterman to sue Idol, Abdul got up out of her chair and made as if to leave.

Letterman, who had his own stalker problems in the past, seemed partially serious when he insisted, “I say sue ‘em. I say bring ‘em down. Not only the producers, FOX. Go after FOX as well.” “You’re gonna get me in big, big trouble!” she responded.

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Paula Abdul leaves a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman," Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)

Paula Abdul arrives at the gala premiere of 'Criss Angel Believe' by Cirque du Soleil at the Luxor Resort & Casino October 31, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty Images)

Paula Goodspeed, who committed suicide outside Paula Abdul's house, at the Rose Bowl Stadium where American Idol auditions were held on August 3, 2003 in Pasandena, California. (Getty Images)

This image provided by the California Department of Motor Vehicles shows Paula Goodspeed, who stalked Paula Abdul and committed suicide outside her house. (AP Photo/Calif. Department of Motor Vehicles)

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Forget what you're making on the show, this could be the biggest lawsuit in the history of television. Sue these baboons!
- David Letterman, to Paula Abdul

With one lawsuit, you could make so much more than selling all that jewelry.
- David Letterman, referring to the jewelry line Paula Abdul was promoting on his show

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Paula Almost Loses It on Letterman