Ryan Seacrest Defends Paula Abdul

May 1, 2008

Ryan Seacrest came to the defense of Paula Abdul Wednesday during American Idol’s live results show.

Addressing Tuesday’s broadcast when Paula critiqued Jason Castro’s second song before he performed it, Ryan spoke up to put an end to gossip about his costar. (Paula defended herself earlier, calling the awkward moment an “honest mistake” on Ryan’s KIIS-FM radio show.)

“Last night the judges were thrown a curve ball on the air, which is just part of a live show,” Ryan said from the stage while a nervous-looking Paula watched from the judges’ panel. “But it sparked a lot of gossip about Paula. And I read some of this online this morning and just for the record, the rumors — they’re not true. She’s part of our family and we love her.”

Paula looked touched as the audience clapped and both Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell gave her a kiss on the cheek, which prompted Ryan to joke, “I think Simon still wants to hook up with her.”

Sam Jones/FOX

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raven May 1st, 2008

thanks ryan.

jason castro doesn’t deserve an apology because no matter WHAT he sings .. he sucks. it’s unbelievable that he’s even still ON the show. he is NOT a pop star .. he is NOT a star period.

i believe everything paula said … and don’t judge other people until you walk a mile in their shoes. you don’t know her personally .. you don’t KNOW what’s going on with her or the chronic severe pain she lives with … so stop judging.

Johnny Jones May 1st, 2008

Nana and Jersey: awwwwmm is there a poin t to your inane comments? Or do you relish in bashing on Paula for sport? Do you even know she is battling an illness? Maybe you should get the facts before you run your pieholes in the future? Good day!:)

Julie May 1st, 2008

Oh, sorry Johnny Jones, didn’t realize you were the resident troll. Won’t “feed you” anymore in that case.

Larry May 1st, 2008

The verb is “sung,” not “sang” the way you used it. Perhaps some “book-learnin” might help you be more objective.

Sherry May 1st, 2008

I really don’t think that it was all that bad to even have everyone put Paula down for her mistake.
So everyone get a life of your own.

Aggie fan May 1st, 2008

Stop hating on Jason!

Johnny Jones May 1st, 2008

Well said Raven! kudos to you Marsha on the other hand, you are just beyond sad, i hate to inform you. Get out in the real world some more and there may be hope for you! lol ciao

Julie May 1st, 2008

Oh, sorry Johnny Jones, didn’t realize you were the resident troll. Won’t “feed you” anymore in that case.

Ada May 1st, 2008

dontworryboutit,

Excuse me, you atill writing, posting about the show.

Johnny Jones May 1st, 2008

Larry Is this directed at anyone in particular, or are you just venting on this whole blog, due to some issues you may have carried over from childhood? Get some help if you need it. Let us know how it goes….. lol

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