Paula Abdul has finally landed a spot on TV but it isn’t with her beloved pals on the stage of American Idol but a rival networks new dance series. Paula will play judge on the 2011 premiere of “Got to Dance” on CBS.

Now the big questions. Will Simon still get Paula to judge on X-Factor when it begins? Will CBS allow Paula to judge on another network? What will be in Paula’s cup on this show?

Paula Abdul is returning to the judges table as part of a new primetime talent competition series on CBS.

Abdul will serve as the lead judge, executive producer, creative partner, mentor and coach on “Got to Dance,” a series from Shine/Reveille that’s based on a UK hit.

The competition show is billed as broadcast’s first all-ages all-genres dance series — “from ballroom to break dance, bhangra to ballet, and tap to tango.” A wide variety of acts will compete for a panel of judges, with viewers getting to vote for their favorites during the semifinals and finals.

CBS is expected to announce that Abdul is joining the series on Monday.

Source : Hollywood Reporter

Paula Abdul announced yesterday that she would be returning to TV soon.

[note]Oh, I’m gonna be going back to my roots and doing a TV show that has something to do with my roots”.

She continued, “I’m going back to doing some teaching on television in that kind of capacity,” which could refer to the mentoring role judges take on “The X Factor.”

When further pressed about her possible involvement in “The X Factor” specifically, Paula only said, “I want to be able to say everything right now, but I can’t.”[/note]

Looks like Paula said more than enough. I am sure we will see her sitting next to Simon once X Factor begins next fall. What do you think? Will she be an X Factor judge or is she just blowing smoke in her coke cup? Leave your thoughts in a comment.

[note]Fox just announced that Ellen DeGeneres will be the new fourth judge on “American Idol,” replacing Paula Abdul, beginning her role after a series of special guest fill-ins (including Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain) fill in for next season’s audition rounds.

“I’m thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol,” DeGeneres said in a Fox press release. “I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I’ll save from not having to text in my vote.”[/note]

FOX is already planning to fill the judges seat left by the departure of Paula and they are now saying it is 100% official that Paula is gone and won’t be back.

[note]Fox executives say, “It’s over. No question. It’s over.”[/note]

[note] Fox’s “American Idol” will use a series of guest judges including singers Victoria (”Posh Spice”) Beckham and Katy Perry until a permanent replacement for departing judge Paula Abdul is found, Fox Broadcasting Co. Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice told members of the Television Critics Association assembled in Pasadena, Calif., today.

Rice said that the network hopes that by January, when the show goes live, there will be a permanent replacement named for Abdul, who failed this week to come to terms on a new contract with the hit show.[/note]

So who will be the final replacement judge? Leave your thoughts and let’s have fun.

Update : Nigel Lythgoe offered Paula a spot as a judge and choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance next season.

Paula Abdul officially quit American Idol via her twitter account late on Tuesday night.

[note]Paula’s Tweet : With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all..being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon…What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me…It truly has been breathtaking, especially over the past month…I do without any doubt have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all. [/note]

FOX has now confirmed that Paula has officially left the show.

[note]FOX Statement : Paula Abdul has been an important part of the American Idol family over the last eight seasons and we are saddened that she has decided not to return to the show. While Paula will not be continuing with us, she’s a tremendous talent and we wish her the best.”[/note]