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American Idol host Ryan Seacrest responded on his site on Twitter too saying: "Idol and the cast have grown with each other over the last eight seasons," and he went on to add:"I can't imagine the panel without Paula - she's a star and a great friend."

Meanwhile this week, it was announced that songwriter Kara DioGuardi would be making a comeback to the show as a judge and Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson are also returning.

TV network Fox said it was sad that Abdul had decided she would not be appearing any more in American Idol.