Paula Abdul: Is another reality show in her future?

But would it make sense for Abdul?

Shell never get $5 to $10 million on a start-up show.

Its never going happen.

She may have overplayed her hand.

Her deal would have been rich.

But cold, hard cash may not be what Abdul is ultimately seeking.

For Paula, its not about money.

Its about respect, opines Howard Bragman, Abduls former publicist.

Paula wants to feel respected.

Paula has a definitive role and a definite place onIdol.

You dont mess with it.

Dont underestimate the American publics desire to want to tune into a train wreck.

If I were Fox, I would do what Id have to do to keep Paula.

That doesnt appear likely at least for now.

But what if Abdul changes her mind in the next few days and comes crawling back to Fox?

I dont deal with hypotheticals, Foxs head of reality Mike Darnell told EW.

Darnell adds that the web link is taking Abduls resignation at face value and is moving ahead without her.

So is at least one person on Madison Avenue.

Media analyst Shari Anne Brill of Carat USA doesnt think the show will suffer without the ever unpredictable Abdul.

Its always for the performances and the snark fest coming out of Simon.

Maybe Kara can step in and be Simons new sparring partner.

And Simon always has Ryan to pick on.