Paula Abdul Blasts ‘Idol’ Producers Over Paula Goodspeed Audition

Paula Abdul is speaking out against her ‘American Idol’ employers, telling Barbara Walters on her ‘Barbara Live!’ radio show on XM that ‘Idol’ producers are to blame for Paula Goodspeed getting close to her. Goodspeed’s body was discovered by police on November 11th outside Abdul’s home and suspect she committed suicide. Abdul said when Goodspeed went to audition on ‘Idol’, she had objected. “I said, ‘This girl is a stalker of mine. Please do not let her in.’ Everyone knew. I was shaking,” Abdul explained. Paula said she was overruled by producers because of “entertainment value” and claimed they said it would “be fun for them to cause me stress.” When Walters asked why she continues to be a part of the hit FOX show, Abdul responded, “Well, I’m under contract.” Read more.