Paula Abdul 'Tweets' On IDOL: 'I've decided not to return'

The New York Post's Page Six reports that Paula Abdul has officially announced, via her "Twitter" page that she will not be returning to FOX's American Idol.

She tweeted on Tuesday night, "with sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return."

An insider revealed to the Post that while both sides tried to work something out for her to return there "was a hang-up. And they tried offering less money to just have her appear for the live finals in LA, but negotiations broke down."

Abdul could not be reached. "Idol" producers said in a statement they were "saddened that she has decided not to return." To read the full scoop click here.

FOX has announced they will have guests judges fill-in for outgoing American Idol judge Paula Abdul, and will have a permanent replacement before live "Idol" episodes begin next year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

KaTy Perry, Victoria Beckham, Joe Jonas, Mary J. Blige and Shania Twain have already signed on to fill-in for Abdul, and other guest judges will be announced in the coming weeks.

"Our intention is to have guest judges be female pop stars, female performers," said Rice at the Television Critics Association's press tour in Pasadena. "Between now and January we will come up with a more permanent solution. We feel between now and then we will come up with a replacement for Paula. There's obviously going to be a different dynamic next year."

Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly added, "Paula was the right person with the right chemistry. When shows are this successful it's very easy to take for granted the level of producing that goes into the show ... I'm not saying it's easy -- you're messing with chemistry that works -- but we're pretty confident that producers will find that."

Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul is already set to appear on another television show. The pop star will film a second guest-starring appearance for Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva," the new hit comedic drama series from executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

Fox released a statement confirming the departure of Paula Abdul from American Idol which states: "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."

Paula Abdul is one of the most recognized pop singers and choreographers of our day. Her celebrated work in choreography for television includes Emmy-winning contributions to The Tracey Ullman Show, Paula's own performance on The American Music Awards and her choreography for The Academy Awards, for which she earned an Emmy nomination. Paula's choreography contributions in feature films include the Academy Award-winning American Beauty, working with Cuba Gooding Jr. on his Academy Award-winning performance in Jerry Maguire, and transforming Val Kilmer into Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's The Doors.

Paula's music career encompasses worldwide album sales exceeding 30 million records, two No. 1 albums, six No. 1 singles, a Grammy Award, seven MTV Awards, two Emmy Awards, two People's Choice Awards and two Kids' Choice Awards. She has been honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard, and was inducted into Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Hall of Fame.

Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva," the new hit comedic drama series from executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, continues to earn raves worldwide. It was announced that the series will be picked up for a second season.

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