American Idol Judge Paula Abdul Fights Back Against Drunk Charges

If it is another season of American idol it is eighty million or so folks watching each week and a bunch of those questioning Paula Abdul and her behavior as she is judging the contestants.  The accusations always fly - Paula is drunk, Paula is on something.  So again Paula is answering the charges.

American Idol Judge Paula Abdul Fights Back Against Drunk Charges

It's not the first time.  Just two years ago she said, "It was time to set the record straight. I want America to know that I have never been addicted to anything, no chemical dependency, nothing for recreational purposes," Abdul said in a 2005 interview with Entertainment Tonight, responding to rampant speculation about her behavior on the American Idol message boards.

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Here we go again.  Star Magazine notes that 'Extra' sat down exclusively with Paula Abdul and she spoke out about the criticism and speculation around her odd behavior (that of course some attribute to either drugs or alcohol) in interviews and on her hit show American Idol. "I don't like to [drink alcohol]. I've never been drunk. I'm goofy enough, am I not?," she told the show. "I've been in the business 20 years. When have you seen me in any pictures partying? I'm too busy working!"

But it wasn't all serious. When asked for what she looks for in a male suitor she said, "The opposite from Simon."

You can catch the whole interview when it airs Feb. 1 on Extra