It seems we may have a new judge in place for next season when American Idol starts up their 10th season. According to Paula Abdul’s new manager, the Idol Judge is not happy that the people running American Idol haven’t given her a new contract yet. Oh really? I find this story absurd and how many jobs in America can you get caught being drunk and still have a job? I think Paula Abdul should be happy that she has got to work as long as she has to this point. I believe she has been drunk or high in many of the American Idol episodes and this isn’t good for the younger viewers.

There is a huge following of the show that is made up of teens and its really not a good idea to have someone drunk constantly on the TV. I believe American Idol would be wise to get her alcohol problems under control first; before they make her a new offer to return. There isn’t too many employers out there that would even give you a 2nd chance Paula; so you have been very lucky to this point. I’m sure since your new manager has only been on the job for a couple of weeks now; that you gave full consent for him to release this bit of news to the Press and anyone else that you’re looking for to feel sorry for you. It’s time to grow up and take responsibility for your actions. Keep your clothing line and costume jewelry going and start working behind the camera instead of in front of it. We don’t need to set a bad example to our youth or a show that carries the title “American” behaving in a drunken fashion. I’m not sure what the extent may be with your drug and alcohol habits; but I am sure it’s not ready for prime time in America.

I don’t think the show can replace Paula and she has been great for American Idol. Many fans of the show love her and she has a nice way of letting people know they suck; when they couldn’t sing their way out of a wet paper sack. However, it is clear in my eyes that you have done many shows while being intoxicated and this has to stop. Perhaps you could do a season for charity and donate your season’s wages to a place that deals with drug and alcohol abuse. This might be the only way to save your name and your job as an American Idol judge.