American Idol judge Simon Cowell has insisted that Paula Abdul will be back on the show this year.

Abdul’s manager blasted the show producers recently, saying that Paula had not yet received her contract.

Speaking to Extra, fellow panellist Cowell said: “She’ll be fine. She’ll be on the show. I don’t get a lot of say, I’ve just made it clear that I want Paula on the show. Full stop.”

The show presenter Ryan Seacrest added: “I think as far as I know, you’ll see everybody back. I hope so.”