WASHINGTON: Paula Abdul insists her exit from American Idol judges’ panel was not about money. People magazine quoted Abdul as telling TV Guide, “I had to stand on my principle. I’m going to miss the experience of watching young talent evolve into a place where they get to take off and soar.”

The 47-year-old star said her paycheck was not the sole reason for her exodus. Abdul is confident about her future and wants to do a talk show “because it would be different”. “It would be a lot of fun variety with a ton of unexpected stuff and tributes to everyday people getting their big chance,” she added. The singer says she had an ‘amazing experience’ on the show and she’s still fond of it.

“I had some really unforgettable moments that hit plateaus for me and I’m very blessed to have been a part of what made television history.”