Paula Abdul Classy In X Factor Exit, Says She & Simon Will Remain ‘Dear Friends’
Jan. 31 2012, Published 12:00 p.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
Paula Abdul took to Twitter in the wake of Tuesday's surprising announcement that she, fellow judge/mentor Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones would not be returning for the second season of the American version of The X Factor.
The Forever Your Girl singer kept things classy, thanking all involved for the experience and reassuring the public she's still tight with the show's head, Simon Cowell.
"Yes, it's true; I won't be returning to The X Factor next season," she tweeted Tuesday. "I’ve learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions often times override personal considerations ... Simon & I, along with Fox & Fremantle, have been communicating about this for a while now, & I have absolute understanding of the situation.
"Simon is, and will remain a dear friend of mine," she tweeted, "and I’ve treasured my experience working this past season with my extended family at Fox and Fremantle."
Abdul, who revitalized her career