Confirmed: Paula Abdul Won't Appear on Star Search

Paula Abdul Star Search Not Hosting
Paula Abdul 's negotiations to possibly host the rejuvenated talent show Star Search are a done deal -- and not in a good way. Sources say that just days after word got out that the former American Idol judge was a shoo-in to host the updated version of the '80s talent-finder, negotiations with ABC have fallen through . It seems that the talks were down to the wire and a deadline to close the deal was made, but when push came to shove, nobody pulled the trigger. According to E! Online,...

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Abdul not heading to 'Star Search'
Los Angeles, March 19 (UPI) -- Pop singer and television personality Paula Abdul could not reach a deal with ABC to headline a new version of "Star Search," The Hollywood Reporter said. Abdul left her post as a judge on "American Idol" after last season because she and the Fox singing competition show's producers could not agree on a new contract. The TV talent show "Star Search" debuted in 1983 with Ed McMahon as host and ran through 1995. It had a brief revival with Arsenio Hall as...

Report: Paula Abdul Star Search Deal is Off
RadarOnline reports that the deal is off between Paula and ABC to host and judge the Star Search reboot.

Paula Abdul's Star Search deal flames out
Just a few days after ABC was reportedly all ready to sign the former American Idol judge up as host of a new version of Star Search, negotiations have fallen through.

Paula Abdul "Star Search" Deal Falls Through
Paula Abdul won’t be hosting a reboot of Star Search after all. Rumors have been abuzz this week that the former American Idol judge would front a revival of the popular TV talent show that originally aired between 1983 and 1985, but the deal did not go through, according to Reuters.com. "A deadline was given and no agreement was reached. And she was offered a lot of money...It looks like we hit the end of the road with Paula.” Abdul was reluctant to take a accept less than...

Star Search Fails to Find Paula Abdul
This television season is missing a little something in the way of reality judge incoherence, and the drought continues. THR reports that Paula Abdul has passed on the gig judging ABC's Star Search reboot because producers couldn't meet the $5...

Paula Abdul's Star Search Deal Flames Out
Well, so much for Paula Abdul 's return to network TV. Just a few days after ABC was reportedly all ready to sign the former American Idol judge up as host of a new version of Star Search , negotiations have fallen through. Sources tell E! News that the network is not planning on moving forward with Abdul as host, although the show might still be happening. Word is that both parties were at the proverbial table, a deadline was set to agree upon the terms of her contract, and then no deal...

Paula Abdul Passes On 'Star Search'
According to The Daily Beast, Paula Abdul passed on ABC's offer to host 'Star Search.' Because she wanted more money. An ABC source confirms that the network is not moving forward with Abdul "at this time," but says that "doesn't necessarily mean" that the new Star Search won't happen. According to people familiar with the negotiations, ABC had made a rich offer to Abdul. Her decision to pass is said to have stunned network executives. I'd be stunned, too. How many chances does Paula think...

Paula Abdul's Star Search Deal Flames Out
Well, so much for Paula Abdul 's return to network TV. Just a few days after ABC was reportedly all ready to sign the former American Idol judge up as host of a new version of Star Search , negotiations have fallen through. Sources tell E! News that the network is not planning on moving forward with Abdul as host, although the show might still be happening. Word is that both parties were at the proverbial table, a deadline was set to agree upon the terms of her contract, and then no deal...

Paula Abdul Won't Be Doing 'Star Search' After All
Just early this week we were already floating the possibility of seeing Paula Abdul on our televisions again... well, it's not happening. At least not yet. ABC's plans to have the former American Idol judge join their revival of Star Search have reached a dead end after not meeting halfway when it comes to pay. Apparently the network wants to pay Abdul a significantly lower salary for the reboot--there are no actual figures, but it is suggested that the figures are much lower than the $5...

Paula Abdul Not Joining Star Search Reboot
Paula Abdul won't be returning to the judges table just yet. Talks for the former American Idol judge to join ABC's possible Star Search reboot as a judge and host have ended, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Abdul's decision not to participate puts the show's fate into question, as the idea was largely tied to Abdul, according to the trade paper. Paula Abdul to reboot Star Search ? Since leaving Idol in August, ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson had publicly stated his...

Paula Abdul & ABC's 'Star Search' Talks Fall Through
Paula Abdul and ABC could not agree on terms for her appearance as a judge on a Star Search reboot. The fate of the show is in question now - according to THR , ABC was largely interested in the show if Paula took part in it! “ABC was, naturally, very reluctant to indulge in such high figures for launching a new, untested Reality show into a marketplace crowded with successful talent competitions,” THR’s James Hibberd wrote. Maybe this means we’ll see Paula on ...

Paula Abdul Took Our Advice and Got Out of the Star Search Gig
Whew! That was close. Entertainment Weekly was reporting that Paula Abdul was set to host and judge a reboot of Star Search. After we posted our objections and told her it would be smart to wait for X Factor so she could entertain us much more, EW now reports that Paula is now backing out of the deal. See, even judges read VFTW. We know what's good for you. We try to warn contestants about psycho Idol fans too. Speaking of which, Siobhan Magnus, watch your back. The Sparkle Cows are coming for...

Paula Abdul's Star Search Not a Go
Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul won't be heading to ABC in a Star Search redo after all, according to Variety . Sources say Abdul and ABC couldn't come to terms on a salary. ABC is said to still be kicking the tires on a new Star Search -- but with much of the network's interest in the format tied to Abdul's participation as a host or judge, it's unclear how much further the Alphabet might go in redeveloping the show. Abdul is also rumored to head over to Simon Cowell's new FOX...

Paula Abdul turns down Star Search remake
Paula Abdul has turned down the chance to host a remake of the popular eighties talent competition, Star Search . Just three days after it was rumored that Paula would be taking over Ed McMahon’s old job in reviving the show, the negotiations have fallen through. Reportedly, Paula asked for a cool $5 million to do the show, and the network executives scoffed at it. You’ve gotta pay a lady what she’s worth! I’d watch Star Search with Paula Abdul.

Paula Abdul Wont Judge Star Search
Paula Abdul will not be a judge or host on an upcoming remake of Star Search. An insider tells Us magazine that the show may still air this summer without Abdul.

Paula Abdul NOT Doing Star Search
Though there was an offer made, it just did not work out.

Paula Abdul Turns Down Star Search
Paula Abdul has reported rejected ABC's offer to host the Star Search reboot. According to The Daily Beast , an ABC source confirmed the network is not negotiating with Abdul "at this time." There is no word on how Abdul's rejection will affect the development future of the new Star Search . Abdul was rumored to once again team up with Simon Cowell for his new FOX talent show X Factor in 2011, which may have weighed into her decision to pass on Star Search .

Paula Abdul not doing Star Search
Paula Abdul won’t be judging “Star Search.” The former “American Idol” judge and ABC couldn’t come to terms on Abdul judging a reboot of the classic talent show. The outcome puts the fate of the show in doubt since ABC’s interest in “Search” was heavily tied to Abdul participating in the show. Fox offered Abdul a hefty $5 million to continue on “Idol” last year, which she rejected. Abdul was reluctant to take a lower salary for...

Paula Abdul nixes 'Star Search'
Image Credit: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos Knowing Paula Abdul, this news could change as quickly as it’s posted. But for the moment, insiders at ABC tell me that she is not going to do the network’s new Star Search reboot after all. Surprised? Or relieved? Anyway, the source adds that the ousted American Idol judge is only off the project “at this time,” meaning, obviously, that she can do a 180 as fast as you or I could down a Diet Snapple. Thoughts? Did ABC...

Paula Abdul NOT Doing Star Search
Paula Abdul is NOT doing Star Search now. It seems that Paula and the show producers couldn’t come to an agreent. That’s at least the second time Paula couldn’t work with a show…what kind of demands is she making? More pictures of Paula after the walk out… Paula walked away from American Idol, then it was rumored SYTYCD and now this? From Entertainment Weekly : Knowing Paula Abdul , this news could change as quickly as it's posted. But for the moment,...

Paula Abdul Says No to 'Star Search'
Former American Idol judge, Paula Abdul is walking away from ABC’s offer to host a reboot of the classic talent show, Star Search . With Paula out of the running, the fate of the show is now uncertain since the all-new Star Search was dependent on the “Straight Up” singer coming on board, says The Hollywood Reporter . OK ! NEWS: Paula Abdul TO JOIN STAR SEARCH ? Apparently Paula said “no” to ABC over the salary. Fox offered her a hefty $5 million to...

Paula Abdul, 'Star Search' Deal Is Dead
Sorry, Paul Abdul fans. The former 'American Idol' judge won't be appearing on 'Star Search.' EW.com reports that negotiations for the 'Straight Up' singer to host the revamped show and act as judge have halted. ABC, however, is still planning to bring 'Search' back on the air. Abdul has largely been absent from the small screen since vacating her seat on 'Idol.' She hosted VH1 Divas last September, and there has been talks of her joining 'So You Think You Can Dance?' and even Simon Cowell's...

Paula Abdul Star Search Deal is Dead
According to the Daily Beast , a deal for Paula Abdul to host and judge on a re-booted Star Search on ABC appears to be dead.