There are reports that a lot of “American Idol” fans want Paula Abdul back on the judges panel of Fox’s reality music competition.

The American pop singer-dancer, who left the show last year after being a judge for seven years, is happy that people still want to see her on the talent show.

She said, “I’m very grateful. I have tremendous gratitude that people want to see me on television and that people miss me on Idol. That leaves me speechless. It really does. I’ll always be a fan of the show. I had an amazing time. To be part of something from the very beginning that grew into such a worldwide phenomenon is really awe-inspiring. It is going to go down in history. It’s always wonderful to be part of something that’s larger than you could have ever imagined. People grow with time and you can always expect change. I’m forever a fan of the show and I’ll always watch.”

Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe reportedly said recently that he wants Abdul to return.

Abdul’s reaction? “They are very kind words. I just found that out at work here, because people told me. I have the utmost respect for Nigel. Him going back to ‘American Idol’ is in many ways a very big blessing. He’s a wonderful producer and I’m taken by the kind words he had to say. I have tremendous respect for him.”

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