A Guide to American Idol Judges of Seasons Past and Present
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Paula Abdul Arrives at American Idol Season 8 Finale
Seasons 1 - 8.
Paula Abdul was the first of the original three judges to leave the show behind. Although FOX tried to renew her contract, Paula demanded that they increase her salary but they ultimately refused and her eight-season run came to an end. Ouch.
