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Abdul not heading to 'Star Search'

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Paula Abdul attends the premiere of "This Is It", at NokiaTheatre in Los Angles on October 27, 2009. The film is a compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London. UPI/Jonathan Alcorn 
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Published: March. 19, 2010 at 4:17 PM

LOS ANGELES, March 19 (UPI) -- Pop singer and television personality Paula Abdul could not reach a deal with ABC to headline a new version of "Star Search," The Hollywood Reporter said.

Abdul left her post as a judge on "American Idol" after last season because she and the Fox singing competition show's producers could not agree on a new contract.

The TV talent show "Star Search" debuted in 1983 with Ed McMahon as host and ran through 1995. It had a brief revival with Arsenio Hall as host from 2003-04.

The Hollywood Reporter said it is unclear whether ABC will bring it back again now that Abdul won't be serving as judge or host as the network had hoped.

Topics: Arsenio Hall, Ed McMahon, Paula Abdul, The Hollywood Reporter
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