At the beginning of this week’s episode, Paula has called a production meeting to discuss media strategy following allegations of drink and drug abuse which appeared in the press after the American Idol press tour.

An emotional Paula declares “enough is enough”, she will not have her reputation ruined, this is a crisis. The meeting becomes particularly heated when PR Jeff and producing partner David attempt to tackle the situation. However it is decided that Paula must honour her up coming commitments and use them as an opportunity to set the record straight.

The first of these commitments is a gift suite in LA. At these events celebrities are offered free designer items in exchange for publicity photos wearing their pieces. Paula is concerned that no one will want to be associated with her after her recent negative portrayal in the media and her feelings show on arrival. It isn’t long however before she gets in to the swing of things and even has a mini-tantrum over a dress she can not have as it is hold for someone else.

Next Paula is off to Las Vegas to receive the Woman of the Year award from the Nevada Ballet Theatre for her years of teaching dance. Any feelings of honour are marred by the nerves Paula is feeling, particularly about facing the line of press waiting to question her. To make matters worse Jeff has received a call from an LA magazine who are about to run a quote Paula claims she never uttered. Taking the phone from Jeff she warns the person on the other end “I’ll come after her”.

When she finally emerges from her dressing room Paula continues her efforts to stall talking to the media by spraying everyone in her vicinity with perfume and complaining about the temperature. When she finally receives the award Paula is greeted by a smiling Simon Cowell on stage who states “this is possibly one of the worst nights of my life.”

Lastly this week, in another bid to tell her side of the story Paula is a guest on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She’s extremely happy with the way things go and feels that “finally the tides are turning”.

Friday 15 February 2008 10:00pm - 10:30pm on ITV2.