Paula Abdul sat down with TV Guide magazine for an interview and of course her relationship with Simon Cowell came up. On air the two seem to bicker and often take pot shots at each other. It’s hard to tell if this is just playful banter or if they are seriously jabbing at each other. This past week Abdul set the record straight saying “Simon and I actually get along great. We have cultivated a fun relationship. He’s actually become a really good friend.” Well that’s good to know; she likened their relationship to a brother-sister type relationship as Cowell jabs at her while she’s trying to formulate her critiques.
In the interview she was also asked how she rates her performance as a judge this season and she feels “like this is my best so far.” Wow, that’s a far cry from what the fan base has said this year. She received more critique for her off-the-wall behavior this season than any seasons past. I know next year will trump this year. Aside from the odd behavior she basically says the same things – she’s the bubblegum judge as I call her. She won’t tell it like it is. I know Cowell is there for that but if I have to hear Abdul say “how lovely” someone looks one more time I will pull my hair out.
Tomorrow night the top eleven perform. Rumor has it that this week is “British Invasion” week – this should be interesting indeed.