Will I miss Paula Abdul if she’s leaves American Idol? That was the question posed to me on the cover of my Entertainment Weekly, a magazine I never subscribed to or paid for, but continue to get. Why? Don’t know.
Heck, yeah, I’ll miss her.
I must say, she has been quite entertaining in her years on Idol.
Exhibit A:
Granted, the majority of the time, I can’t understand a single thing she is trying to say and wonder if she can actually form a complete sentence, but that’s part of her appeal. When the camera pans to her, and it’s her turn to speak, I nervously watch and root for her to give some sort of insightful comment. When she makes it through her statement and I have comprehended everything she’s said, I am relieved.
The relationship she has with Simon also adds a spark to the show. Who doesn’t enjoy a little name-calling and eye-rolling among friends?
Exhibit B:
Exhibit C:
(Sorry, no appropriate video. Just imagine her fancy footwork.)
What we do without her choreographic skills, which come into play quite a bit on the show, even though this isn’t So You Think You Can Dance? Those poor contestants are forced to do awkward side steps and maybe a stiff turn or two. Just let them sing, please.
Additionally, the show would not be the same without some shameless plug for her new song or album. I must say, Paula has still got it in the dance department.
So, please, Idol, don’t let Paula go. I don’t think Kara can offer us the same caliber of entertainment (although I do agree with almost everything she says).