10 reasons why I miss Paula on 'Idol'

   Three weeks in, I have made my judgment: "American Idol" without Paula Abdul is sadder, dimmer, weaker, less interesting and absolutely, positively less fun.

  I miss Paula. I know she's been leaking all this stuff about going to "Dancing with the Stars" and "The X Factor," and I have willingly, happily lapped it all up -- simply because her absence on "Idol" has left such a huge void.

  Here are my 10 reasons why a Paula-free "American Idol" has dimmed and paled so dramatically this season. Followed by the 10 things she brought in abundance to this franchise...

  Now, here's what Paula gave this show: 

 

 1.) Passion.

2.) Humanity.

3.) Silliness.

 4.) Fun

5.) Irreverence.

 6.) Whimsy.

 7.) Joy.

 8. Unpredictability.

 9.) Compassion.

 10.) And genuine emotion.

 ( I miss Paula.)

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