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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:16 pm
I voted for Clinton also and still like him. I don't think Paula is going anywhere.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:17 pm
keep an eye on paula in a year or two - she will be fine right now since many will rally around her but its AFTER everyone goes away and things die down that stuff like this can get to people
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:17 pm
The thing that ticks me off about the whole Monica Lewinsky thing is that I have paid taxes a lot longer than she has and I think I should have had my turn FIRST!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:20 pm
ROFL Alisons... you slay me with most of your commments. hehehehehe
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:21 pm
LOL, Alisons. He is such an intelligent, eloquent speaker--that's what turned me on. How could someone so intelligent have this huge, gaping hole in his head??? I guess Paula has one, too.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:30 pm
From my point of view, who cares? Does Paula really influence anything? Besides the whole thing is predicated on the idea that having sex with Paula would give you an unfair advantage in winning American Idol. I’d be more inclined to think it might be a hindrance. 
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:43 pm
I disagree. No, I think the issue is that Paula: 1. Offered special treatment to a single individual on the sly. 2. Gave him an inside track with song choices. The fact that she suggested a song she knew would appeal to Randy gave him an edge, as was demonstrated. 3. Paid for clothes and hair cuts--which we've all seen influence the judges--and the public. 4. Gave him tips about how to conduct himself. He's kinda rough. Those tips probably smoothed him out a bit. . . . None of which would be a problem if all contestants had had equal access to those same privileges/tips. But they did not. So her behavior skewed--or showed the potential to skew--results. And it tarnishes the credibility of the show's premise. The sex is just a tawdry detail.
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:46 pm
2 cents.......So what. Men in hollywood have done this a more for decades. Grow up Corey, and Paula, you should have chosen better. Jeff Probst is engaged to Julie now. If he dumps her, will she write a book and publish bad things about him. <el> Bob Guiney, dumping Estella for bright lights and broadway. Maybe she should write a book. If true, Paula should come clean and admit her bad judgement and move on w/ her life. If she loses her job w/ American Idol that would be a shame. Corey, with as much pull as this heavyweight production has I believe this will be your last CD
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Willsfan
Member
09-04-2000
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:49 pm
Everytime I watched Corey he reminded me of someone and it finally dawned on me, the long nose, the sly eyes and crooked grin. Snoop Dogg. Not to knock that since a lot of women find him (SD) ultra sexy.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:54 pm
Tishala you're killing me. LOL! I think Paula is mostly guilty of bad, bad taste. Ewww. He's always been very <QT> to me. And this stunt just reeks of seeking publicity for his album and book. I hope he fades away quickly.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 8:57 pm
Did you notice that Corey's haircut, supposedly chosen by Paula, looked almost identical to Justin Guarini's?
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 9:04 pm
Again, the issue is not the sex, and not the relationship; it is the favoritism. And simply because something like that has existed and still exists, doesn't make it right. Yes, I think Paula's only choice is to admit she used bad judgment. However, she couldn't continue as a judge. Every smile and every hand extension to any contestant from this point on wil be overly scrutinized. It just wouldn't work. I doubt Corey's singing talent (not bad, but certainly no Reuben!) will get him anywhere in particular, anyway--regardless of this last shot. So what does Corey stand to gain from this? Whatever upfront money and cut he gets from sales of the book Whatever Primetime paid him for sharing his story Any profit from sales of his CD An extra 15 minutes of fame. But that's probably it. Compared to nothing--which is what he had before he chose this route--maybe that's just enough for him.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 9:12 pm
'K, Corey banged Paula and got booted off the show for other reasons and Paula didn't call him again for two years. Is that all you got. ABC News???? Is that IT?? Good lord . . . Corey doesn't present a credible case (hello Corey, liars look down and to the left when they're making up stories), and his friends with the heroin decay in their teeth didn't help (if you go on Ebay, you TOO can emulate Cory Haim), but other witnesses like his parents presented pretty well. But truthfully - care not. He got nowhere with the power of his jungle junk, and he remains there now. Paula's going to stay where she is, because she draws RATINGS!! Please, Paula - sleep with Kelly Clarkson and make Clay Aiken stand in the corner and watch I promise we'll LIKE IT and TUNE IN!! ETA Hi Herckus this isn't a commentary on your post, we were writing at the same time.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 9:16 pm
The only really hard evidence that they seem to have is the phone record. The rest is pure hearsay on the part of Corey, his family and his friends, which can be fully denied by Paula. Plus Corey's past record is hardly stellar which makes him less credible. One would assume that ABC looked pretty hard for more evidence and couldn't find it. So the phone records are the big thing that may cause Paula the most problem. If they didn't have that, Corey could simply be dismissed as another kid with big dreams and a big mouth.
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Robinyyes
Member
07-06-2004
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 9:42 pm
er...the phone records..and the cough syrup with her name on it. I don't think its enough by half, but it is enough to further tarnish her image, and she's about as tarnished as that silver cup in the thrift store window. Not like she can handle more stress either.
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 9:51 pm
Jimmer, I agree with you. What if those phone records are not what we all assume them to be? What if she was trying to help him or be a friend to him because she knew he was a screwed up kid? ABC has got to come up with better proof than phone records for me to think this story has any credibility at all. Paula, stay put. This will all be over as quick as it started. ABC is pathetic.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 9:52 pm
Does anyone remember hearing that AI pays for the contestants clothing, make-up and haircuts?
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 9:53 pm
So she gave him some cough medicine with her name on it? Big deal! Does that prove she had a sexual relationship with him? Not in my book. They gotta give me something better than that.
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 9:54 pm
I heard that last week.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 9:58 pm
Rvon, you know what they say: the couple takes prescription meds together often appears on third rate shows like Prime Time Live and Maury! Or something like that. It doesn't have quite the same ring as "the family that prays together stays together," does it? Oh the gossip in this thread is terrible! We should shun it as it is not good for our souls.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 10:01 pm
How do we know that Paula gave him her prescription medicine? I can think of other ways that he could have obtained it from the AI site.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 10:11 pm
there shouldn't be any phone records from paula during the competition for any reason. i am still watching (just started here) and reading your posts...but no judge should have made personal contact with any contestant during the competition times...i think!
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Bluejaxrock
Member
04-23-2004
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 10:21 pm
The codeine cough syrup? lol, Get me a brown medicine bottle and a pc and I'll make you a prescription. Or, as Rosie said, possibly other ways it could be obtained. Rvon, it is uncanny! I was thinking the same thing about the phone records...I hit refresh...and your comment almost exactly matched my thoughts. Unless the conversations were taped, who knows what they talked about? GAL, I defer to you - wouldn't a defense att'y argue the number of people with access to the phone made it impossible to determine who made the calls? I know, I watch too much Law and Order, but I'm not sure I totally buy into his story. Right now I'm leaning toward Publicity Ploy on his part. I don't remember ABC ever mentioning that Paula acts that way with all contestants - always something positive to say about the worst performance, simpering, and damn near swooning anytime a male contestant "serenades" her. ETA-If his claim does prove true, shame on Paula for the unprofessional behavior and she should leave the show. If true, isn't it a form of sexual harassment (sp?) If true, I agree he had an advantage over the others which should never be allowed. Overall though, for me, the Expose was more Enquirer. Shame on you, ABC.
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 10:25 pm
I am watching the show now. I guess I'll have to see it all so that my opinions are well informed. Right now my who-gives-a-crap-ometer hasn't even moved off zero. I think the absolute best thing Paula can do is to do NOTHING!!! Ignore it, pretend like it's not happening. These things only get real ugly when they become a P***ing match.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 10:26 pm
Just saw the scene (for the second time) where Corey kisses Paula's hand and Paula stands up to give him a hug. Randy looks over to Simon and says something and it looked like he may have said "smashed"? ETA: Is Corey trying to sound like a victim in this broadcast?
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