We’ve had various tweets and statements from her manager, but for the first time since she left American idol, Paula Abdul has broken her silence.

In an interview with TV Guide, Paula has revealed how she feels about leaving the American talent show.

“You know, to say ‘no regrets’ isn’t easy. I feel like I have been such a big, huge part of the success of the show from day one. I loved being able to be the artist’s artist; being there from my point of view of knowing what it feels like to be vulnerable and to be out there wanting to achieve the most magical moment in a minute and 30 seconds. To be able to do that was an amazing experience, and the show was wonderful for me in that regard.”

She also revealed that she plans to watch the new series and possibly even her own replacement.

“I’ll watch it as much as I can. 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.”

Paula hinted that she may be about to get her very own chat show. Although nothing has been signed yet, she promised that her show would be “different.” “I’d be Paula,” she promised. “It would be a lot of fun variety with a ton of unexpected stuff and tributes to everyday people getting their big chance.”