'American Idol' Producer Says Paula Abdul's Job Is Safe

Ken Warwick also addresses Abdul's comments that she warned producers about a potentially dangerous 'Idol' hopeful. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Katie Byrne Paula Abdul Photo: Jeffrey Ufberg/ WireImage There are going to be some big changes when the new season of "American Idol" debuts next month, including the addition of fourth judge Kara DioGuardi as well as the reintroduction of the wild-card system . But one thing fans shouldn't expect to change is Paula Abdul's standing as one of the show's judges. "There's never been any discussion that we would want to get rid of Paula," the show's executive producer, Ken Warwick, revealed to reporters Monday afternoon (December 15). "She's one of the foundation blocks of this series. And I certainly wouldn't want to lose her, and I don't honestly think America would want to lose her either. She keeps Simon well in control, which is worth its weight in gold." And Warwick said he isn't the only one standing behind the ... (link)