NBC Exec Eyes Paula Abdul? "She's an Exceptional Piece of Talent"

The network's head of reality programming says he wouldn't rule out picking up the departing American Idol judge

By Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna Aug 05, 2009 5:54 PMTags
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Now that Paula Abdul has announced her departure from American Idol, are network execs clamoring to sign her? Maybe.

At this morning's NBC executive session at the Television Critics Association press tour, a reporter asked network execs if they have any interest in picking up Paula as, say, a fourth judge on America's Got Talent or the host of So You Think Paula Abdul Can Dance?

Here's what they had to say...

"We wouldn't rule anything," said Paul Telegdy, Executive VP of Alternative Programming and Production for NBC and Universal Media Studios. "Paula is an exceptional piece of talent."

What do you think Paula Abdul's next gig should be? Take the poll below and vote, or add your suggestions in the comments.

Poll

Paula Abdul's Next Gig

What should the former Idol judge's next job be?
A judge on So You Think You Can Dance
27.7%
The host of her own new dance show
12.4%
The host of her own singing competition show
3.9%
The next Bachelorette
10.5%
Contestant on Celebrity Apprentice
9.5%
Nothing. She needs to stay on American Idol
35.9%