American Idol Paula Abdul announces she's decided to leave 'American Idol' 08/05/2009 In a surprising move, American Idol judge Paula Abdul has announced she has decided not to return for the show's ninth season. Read More RELATED NEWS Kelly Clarkson reunites original 'American Idol' judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson'American Idol' was "one of the worst decisions I've ever made," says former judge Ellen DeGeneresCrystal Bowersox and husband Brian Walker announce divorce TAGS: American Idol Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Kara DioGuardi Randy Jackson
