A cloud of controversy has surrounded Paula this week, with rumors swirling that she blew up during talks of her contract with Idol producers, which is set to expire at the end of this season. Tonight she opens up to Cynthia McFadden on ABC's late night news magazine Nightline, on which she dishes on a host of topics including Kara as the fourth judge, her medical history and whether or not anyone could ever replace her as a judge.
Watch a clip of Paula talking about how she found out about Kara being added as a fourth judge below:
A snippet from the conversation about Paula's future as a judge on the show can be read below:
"This is my last season under contract," she told "Nightline" in an exclusive interview. "I love the show, I do. I love what I do on the show and I'm loving it more this season than ever."
And whatever the future holds, don't count her out.
"Don't bet against me," she said, "because the most powerful kryptonite I possess is the connection with the people."
Now, this is not the first time ABC News has tried to inject itself into an Idol controversy. Back in 2005, ABC's Martin Bashir interviewed Season 2 expelled contestant Corey Clark about his charges that Paula had a romantic relationship with him while he was on the show in 2003. The charges were denied by Paula and a FOX internal investigation turned up nothing, leaving Corey to look like an idiot that just was interested in peddling his album release.
This left ABC News with a black eye, so it is interesting that it has taken until now for the organization to go after one of its chief rivals. This time around it is not as cutthroat, though, as Paula is directly involved in the report and will obviously defend herself when some of the more controversial questions are lunged at her.
Paula's interview will air on Nightline tonight at 11:35 p.m. ET.
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