American Idol Simon Cowell: I've made it clear I want Paula Abdul back on 'Idol' 07/21/2009 If Simon Cowell gets his way, Paula Abdul will return as a judge for American Idol'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 Ryan Seacrest
