Paula Abdul returns to judging on CBS' 'Got to Dance'

Paula Abdul fans, rejoice! Now your Abdul fix won’t be limited to viewing her oh-so-insightful Twitter feed. (For example, who knew the natural sugar in an apple is stronger than the caffeine in a cup of coffee? Thanks, Paula!)

CBS has confirmed -- as did Abdul via Twitter, of course -- that the former object of Simon Cowell’s ridicule has been named an executive producer, creative partner and lead judge for the network’s new reality dance competition, “Got to Dance.” The new show is based on the British hit that began airing earlier this year. Think “American Idol” meets “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Here's hoping her dancing critiques will be more coherent than the ones she offered on "American Idol."

There's still no word when the show will air, so until then, it’s back to the Twitter feed.

-- Yvonne Villarreal

Photo:  Paula Abdul poses backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles in Nov. 2009. Credit: Associated Press

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Comments

[Lori]

Yay! I miss Paula. Who can resist her genuinely golden heart? :)

[Gary]

Good for her. The producers of American Idol sure made a BIG mistake by letting her go. And all over money when AI rakes in the dough. I don't blame her for wanting more money, why should she get paid way less than Ryan Seacrest. I think Ryan Seacrest could leave the show and be easily replaced but Paula made people watch to see what on earth she was going to say or do next. She is entertaining and that's why people watch TV, to be entertained.

[JD]

She's way more qualified to judge dancing than singing!

[2 cents]

gotta say I like her shtick also