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  Paula Abdul denies report that she'll definitely be returning to 'Idol'

  June 18, 2009
  A recent report that all four American Idol judges will be returning for the Fox reality competition's ninth season was apparently premature.
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  Paula Abdul still "negotiating" to return to 'American Idol' judging role

  June 7, 2009
  Paula Abdul has labeled talk of her leaving American Idol as a negotiating ploy to produce a better contract.
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  Simon Cowell still skeptical of new 'American Idol' winner Kris Allen

  May 21, 2009
  After stating Kris Allen wasn't "good enough" to compete in American Idol's finale, Simon Cowell is apparently still skeptical that he deserves to have been crowned the show's eighth-season winner.
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  Kris Allen beats Adam Lambert, crowned new 'American Idol' winner

  May 21, 2009
  Even Kris Allen seemed surprised to win American Idol.
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  Woman arrested for choking Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend at 'Idol' finale

  May 20, 2009
  Woman arrested for choking Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend at 'Idol' finale
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  Adam Lambert, Kris Allen take to 'American Idol' stage for the last time

  May 20, 2009
  American Idol's two remaining finalists -- Adam Lambert and Kris Allen -- took to the Idol stage for the final time during last night's final live performance episode.
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  Danny Gokey felt his 'American Idol' ouster coming, was prepared for it

  May 18, 2009
  Danny Gokey is okay with being ousted from American Idol on the cusp of making the Top 2.
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  2009 Reality TV Summer Preview: Coming soon to a TV near you

  May 16, 2009
  Temperatures aren't the only thing rising this summer, as the new season also means the dawn of several new reality series and the return of some old favorites that have been on vacation.
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  'American Idol' cuts Danny Gokey -- Adam Lambert, Kris Allen advance

  May 14, 2009
  Home viewers apparently disagreed with Simon Cowell's belief that Kris Allen didn't belong in the Top 2.
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  Simon Cowell: Kris Allen not good enough for 'American Idol' finale

  May 12, 2009
  While there are three American Idol eighth-season finalists remaining, Simon Cowell feels it is really only a two-man race.

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