Several months ago, I presented a commercial and ethical case for Paula Abdul to be fired from her role as a Judge on the FOX TV show American Idol. I argued that to maintain the credibility of the talent program, FOX had to implement a zero tolerance policy for any judge engaged in any kind fraternization with any contestant.
Alas, FOX thought otherwise. Because it announced last week that the “independent” firm it retained to investigate contestant Corey Clark’s allegations – of a series of secret rendezvous for sex and other performance tips from Abdul – found that they could not be “substantiated by any corroborating evidence or witnesses”. No kidding…
In the PR statement she issued after on being “cleared”, Abdul said that
I’m grateful this ordeal is over, and I’m so looking forward to getting back to the job I love.
Too bad Corey did not have Linda Tripp to advise him – as she did Monica Lewinsky – to store some evidence of their coming together (for these private rehersals) to back up his claim. And witnesses? As if either one of them would have brought along a dutiful voyeur to witness their assignations?
But, I suppose, if OJ Simpson and Robert (Beretta) Blake can get away with murder, then Paul really should be allowed to get off with a little sex!
America who’s next? Well, enquiring minds want to know who will be the next lucky idol to enter Paula’s boudoir to make music with her after hours…
That’s show business folks!
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