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Seacrest, Idol Alums Sorry to See Abdul Go

Hosts, finalists Tweet their sadness over resignation

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(Newser) – Paula Abdul’s surprise announcement that she won’t return to American Idol has disappointed fellow host Ryan Seacrest and several Idol alumni, E! Online reports.

  • "I was shocked," Seacrest said on his radio show this morning. "I'm just bummed because we've worked together for so many years." The announcement is “not a publicity stunt," he added.

  • "We love you,” wrote season 8 winner Kris Allen on Twitter. "Glad I was able to be a part of your last season on the show. You showed us so much love."
  • "I'm really sad 2 see Paula Abdul not coming back 2 Idol," Danny Gokey, another season 8 finalist Tweeted. "She was the judge with the biggest heart! She really will be missed :("
  • "OK, I'm so bummed Paula is not returning to Idol," Tweeted E! News host Candace Cameron Bure. "It just won't be the same without her :(."

The season seven hosts of 'American Idol' are shown in this promotional photo from FOX.
The season seven hosts of 'American Idol' are shown in this promotional photo from FOX.   (AP Photo/Sam Jones,Fox)
From left, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest, and Randy Jackson are seen backstage at the
From left, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest, and Randy Jackson are seen backstage at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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Circusdog
Aug 5, 09 4:45 PM CDT
Yeah I got into the habit of watching a train wreck twice a week. Reply
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Mad
Aug 5, 09 6:09 PM CDT
"It just won't be the same without her :( " --- Yeah, it'll be better Reply
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AOgan
Aug 5, 09 9:15 PM CDT
Seacrest, you are a lousy fake. All I see is your pathetic front... is there anything real about you? Reply
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Todd_English
Aug 6, 09 12:18 AM CDT
Paula is bat-shit crazy...makes for good tv. Sorry to hear shes leaving. Reply
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paulchan1357
Aug 6, 09 5:55 PM CDT
Paula always tried to be the good guy instead of telling the truth. She might as well leave if she wasn't doing her job right Reply
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