If Paula Abdul Has Her Way, She’ll Be Returning To Dancing With The Stars To Judge
Hi ALL!!!! HOW ARE YOU? I’m back from my Madonna trip (OMG, her show was phenomenal again!!) and it sounds like this past week was a great one for dancing on Dancing With The Stars? I’m just starting to get caught up. I’ve watched a third of the show from Monday night enough to see Paula Abdul trying to mimic and flirt with Bruno. π― Too funny. Speaking of, below Paula talks about judging the show and Bruno at US Magazine. She also comments for how she was only approached to judge Dancing With The Stars this one time, but, “if she has her way, she’ll return to the panel again very soon.” Hmmm? Not sure what she means, but, would you be open for more judging from Paula on Dancing With The Stars? Let us know what you think in the comments section.
“I hope you could see how much fun I was having,” Abdul, 50, gushed to Us Weekly after critiquing Kirstie Alley, Bristol Palin and others during the performance show. “It felt like home and was very natural.”
Especially impressed with Shawn Johnson’s fancy footwork, the X Factor and American Idol veteran (and seasoned dancer, choreographer and former pop star) couldn’t help but get flirty with judge Tonioli during the taping. Critiquing Johnson’s mambo with Derek Hough, Abdul reached for Tonioli and began rubbing his chest to illustrate the sex appeal she felt the couple exuded through their routine. “While I’m giving my critique, I’m just going to touch him,” she mused.
Having sat next to Simon Cowell on both The X Factor and American Idol, Abdul naturally compared her chemistry with Cowell to her chemistry with Tonioli. “He’s very accommodating,” she said of Tonioli. “If it was the guy I used to sit next to, Simon, it would have been like ‘I’m sorry my fingers are stuck in a mass of hair.’ And he probably wouldn’t have let me [rub his chest].”
Abdul told Us that she was only approached to appear on DWTS for one night only, but if she has her way, she’ll return to the panel again very soon.
I hope Paula does the show again, but, I’m not sure I’d want her to judge full time. As much as I complain sometimes on our three judges, I like them just the way they are.
One more thing before I wrap this post up: I want to give a huge shout out to Heidi and Court to thank for them for covering me while I was away. Don’t they rock it and I missed you All loads!!xxxx
I actually really liked Paula, I’m not sure if the show has the $$ to pay her to be a full time judge, but I wouldn’t mind if they het her as a full time fourth judge.
Hey Vogue!!! we missed you!!! so glad to have you back..and i am happy that you got to see Madonna’s show..i am sure it was phenomenal! and Paula….? YES please!!! i would love to have her permanently on the show… i really would.. she was great..she was funny…she knows dancing.. that would be a YES from me π did i mention i am glad you are back? xoxo
Awwww, thank you. I missed you too!!! xxxxx
Glad you’re back, Toots! *hugs* And glad you had a great Voguecation. π
Paula Abdul? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! *runs away screaming*
*cough*
She was fine. I’m okay if she comes back and okay if she doesn’t.
Awww, thank so much Evaine!!! HUGSSSS (cracking up at your reaction about Paula!!!!lollllll)
If I was Carrie Ann, I’d be a bit nervous that Paula may indeed judge more regularly. I honestly have no idea if that’s at all a possibility, but as soon as Paula left American Idol I wondered if DWTS would be her inevitable new home.
Glad you’re back!
I’m another who enjoyed Paula, but I also never saw her while she was on Idol, or while she was on X-Factor. I think she and Bruno were good for each other, I found it easier to enjoy Bruno’s ridiculousness and theatrics when she was doing her Brunoimpersonation….. They are good foils for one another.
Yes to a return visit, no to a permanent spot, because while I enjoyed it, I do see it grating on my nerves quickly.
And I do think she said some good stuff…. Which also CAI and Bruno do occasionally…..
Vogue!! Welcome back! Hope you had an amazing time. π
As for Paula…well, I have one overall opinion of her judging performance that is well illustrated by this pic.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k1XzK_DKDyY/UChnFtf0sfI/AAAAAAAAFO8/Jkhr6WxfCrc/s1600/mckayla-is-not-impressed_454x374.jpg
I really liked Paula, too, although I’m not sure that it isn’t because I’m bored stiff with the three stooges. Paula was a breath of fresh air. If she could keep it at the same intensity of sanity as Tues. (in other words not cray-cray and loopy with her comments), I might enjoy her for a change! I mean really, could she be worse that CAI????
Thank you Will. I had such a great time. As for your pic, I love it. I had the same look I think. lol
Meggie, good point.
Thanks Lori!!! And so true about Carrie Anne and Bruno. They were funny together.
Is DWTS the only competition show to have the same judges panel from the first season? If that’s true I wonder why TPTB don’t brag about that. As much as I want to get rid of the judges every so often, I can’t imagine it any other way. I liked having Paula here for this episode, but I don’t want her a permnant part of the judges panel.
Welcome back Vogue! As to Paula coming back, I’m with Evaine. Nooooooooooooo
I don’t want Paula or Carrie Ann. I’d love to see Mary Murphy. She’s at least a former ballroom champion.Carrie Ann makes me throw up at least once a show.
Well, at least her scores weren’t out in left field like some of the other guest judges they’ve had.
Welcome back Vogue..we missed you!!! π Bristol’s gone – YAY!!!
Of course Heidi and Courtney did a great job! AND I missed you. You guys make a great team and I love what you bring to the table. Glad you had a great vacation and glad you didn’t have to try to put a positive spin on the latest elimination, a sad goodbye, gone too soon (NOT), since you always try to say something nice about everyone.
I didn’t mind Paula and wouldn’t mind a random occasional repeat but I wouldn’t want the judges shtick to grow longer, I want more of the dancing and less of their version on entertainment overall.
yeah, Vogue is back!
Hm, Paula would be interesting to have as a guest judge, but I (admittedly) kind of like the three stooges; they’re more than enough on a regular season. BUT, I do like having guest judges for the all-star season. In fact, I want Ellen to come on as a guest judge π
Welcome back Vogue!
Thanks All!!! π xxxx
And Jess, you are right…I would have had hard time posting positive things for Bristol.
Vogue, I missed yo face! Welcome back. It’s so good to hear your voice again.
I’m in the minority, but I just didn’t think she added anything of value. She seemed to echo the others’ comments and Bruno already has goofiness covered.
Oh but now, Bruno has someone to play with, katarina! LOL!
Thanks so much Faby!! Glad to hear your voice too!! π
@Vogue – Welcome Back!! *Streamers and Party Hats for Everyone* π
Miss Heidi and Courtney did a Fantastic Job… But I think the Group Vote is that you are a True Asset to Everyone on Here!!
Welecome back @Vogue. I hope your vacation was wonderful. I am sure it flew by for you and I know Princess Heidi and Countney missed you as well. They did a wonderful job in your absence. In regards to Paula you are not alone @Katrina as I didn’t think Paula really added anything to the judging table. It would be okay once in awhile and I am sure she had fun, but I was hoping for more constructive criticism by her.
Awww thanks so much, Sandy and Gail…and DITTO to all of YOU being a “true asset”!!!xxxx
Welcome back, Vogue! Happy that you had enjoyed a Madonna concert during your vacation. I was fortunate to see her several years ago. I was near the catwalk, and she just looks more amazing in person.
I enjoyed Paula Abdul as guest judge. I thought she did really well and was having fun. (I would have love to hear her thoughts on Helio π ). I’d like to see her come back but I would really love to see her dance, which she choreographs, with the pros π
Oh, I forgot to mentioned, I really think Madonna is a great dancer. Some people may not think so, like my aunt. Madonna just has this natural grace and musicality. Musicality is a concept I learned from watching DWTS!
Madonna was a dancer long before she was a singer. π
Yep, she sure was Fig!! She went to dance school in Michigan for a short time even.
Sunflower, I’ve seen Madonna up close like that too several times. The woman “glows” literally, doesn’t she? Beautiful. Thanks for the welcome back.
once a season sounds great to me! (preferably guily pleasure song week π )
@Figamentation
I knew that. I believe she received some sort of dance scholarship. Even then, I don’t think she was considered a great technical dancer, but she had something special in the way she danced. I don’t see her do a lot of “showy” and busy choreography like other dancing singers, who don’t do much for me, but I’ve always enjoyed the way Madonna move to the music π
About Paula Abdul – didn’t know her (Sorry, not an AI fan) – I think she’s like Bruno or CAI: too enthusiastic… I want a judge more like Craig (from Strictly Come Dancing – UK’s DwtS version)… or another one specialized on ballroom.
They need judges will actually instruct in a mature manner. Love, Paula, but she is not really a judge. Interestingly, her sidebacks on her short-lived dance show really were good judges.
Maybe an occasional visit to fill ….ehhhh. Too much focus on the judges already instead of the judges really focussing on the dancing. All the schtict would wear thin, I’m afraid. Didn’t they almost “run over” because of all the embellished commenting? I remember Tom trying to move them along for some reason?