Report: Paula Abdul's Career Is Getting 'Ugly'

Ed-"Idol" judge may have guest role on ABC sitcom

Updated 8:03 AM PDT, Wed, Aug 12, 2009

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Paula Abdul might be gone from "American Idol," but she can still have a career on the small screen.

The road ahead for former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul is looking "Ugly" – think braces and ponchos!

According to Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, Paula is in talks to guest star on ABC's "Ugly Betty."

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The details about Paula's potential role have not been released, but according to EW sources, Paula will be starring as a temp at Mode. She will reportedly get chummy with Becki Newton's character, Amanda.

A rep for ABC told Access Hollywood there is no deal in place for the former "Idol" judge to appear on the ABC comedy.

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Paula is also appearing on Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva," but this will be her first TV appearance she signed on for since leaving "American Idol."

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First Published: Aug 12, 2009 7:46 AM PDT

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