Former American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe posted a message on Twitter early Sunday morning: "On my way back from UK to US. I assure all you wonderful Paula fans FOX wants to keep Ms. Abdul for 'A1." They would be crazy to let her go."
On Friday Abdul's manager David Sonenberg had revealed to the Los Angeles Times that Abdul had no contract proposal -- adding that he had contacted both 19 Entertainment and Fox and told them that "Paula would love to be back on the show." Fox's response, he said, was that he would hear from them -- but since then no proposal has been received.
"She's (Abdul) hurt," said Sonenberg. "I find it under these circumstances particularly unusual; I think unnecessarily hurtful. I find it kind of unconscionable and certainly rude and disrespectful that they haven't stepped up and said what they want to do."
And Abdul's fans, who definitely believe that American Idol would suffer from her absence, have jumped into action with a heavy Twitter messaging campaign. Among those sending #keeppaula Tweets are American Idol finalists Danny Gokey, Matt Giraud and Anoop Desai.
Abdul, emotional over the outpouring of support, sent her thanks to fans.
"I'm actually moved 2 tears upon reading the enormous amount of tweets showing me your kindness, love,&undying support," wrote Abdul. "God bless all of you!" And then she continued, "If it weren't for you, this specific time and situation would feel a whole lot worse! xoP"
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