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Paula Abdul: In High Demand

Causing quite the stir with her recent decision to quit “American Idol,” Paula Abdul was spotted arriving back at Burbank Airport on Friday afternoon (August 7).

Upon exiting the terminal, the 47-year-old walked outside to find her limo driver in a bit of a snafu - as she tried talking a cop into not giving her driver a ticket to no avail.

Kara DioGuardi Hopes Paula Changes Her Mind

Still in disbelief over the departure of her co-judge, Kara DioGuardi offered up her thoughts on the loss of Paula Abdul on “American Idol”.

“I can’t get over it. I’m completely shocked. It’s such a loss for the show, such a loss for the contestants. She’s definitely the heart of the panel,” Kara said while on Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS FM radio show.

American Idol: Replacing Paula

Even thought Paula Abdul will not be returning to American Idol, the show will continue to have four judges. Fox chairman Peter Rice says, “There is going to be a search.”

Producers were holding up for Paula and “were hoping” she would return to the show. “We love Paula. She’s been a really wonderful part of the show for eight years.”

Paula Abdul Quits Over Money

As more details begin to emerge, it is now being reported that Paula Abdul demanded a substantial raise, and resigned when she couldn’t get it.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 47-year-old asked for about $20 million to continue with the show, but was only being offered $10 million.

Ryan Seacrest Reacts to Paula’s Departure

Caught off guard by the news that co-host Paula Abdul opted to leave “American Idol,” Ryan Seacrest offered his thoughts on the decision.

“About to go to sleep when I started seeing my blackberry blow up,” Seacrest tweeted. “I have read what u have read and I am shocked and saddened about Paula.”