You know a desperate celebrity when they constantly name drop and try to ride on the success of their more famous, and more popular friends.

This clip, taken from Paula Abdul’s reality TV show shows her referencing Simon Cowell yet again!

Yes Paula, we know you know Simon, we know you star in American Idol…..you don’t need to keep reminding us!!!

You can catch Hey Paula tonight on ITV2 at 11.50pm.

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. Read more & comment »

UPDATE: We now have a great video clip from tonight’s show here.

This week on Hey Paula, Paula’s hectic schedule kicks off in New York, where she is due to receive the Fashion Icon Award from the YMA scholarship fund. Things are not looking too good when, already running over an hour late, Paula glances at her speech for the first time and admits “this speech might be the biggest disaster of my life”. Arriving at the venue she has missed dinner and just makes it to the stage in time to collect her award, only to be handed her unfamiliar speech upside down with the pages in the wrong order. It looks like her earlier statement is becoming reality, until Paula turns to flattery to please her audience.
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So I was channel hopping tonight after spending half an hour drooling over Jason Donovan in Echo Beach when I remembered that ITV2 were showing the first episode of Paula Abdul’s new reality TV show, Hey Paula. Well given that I run a reality TV blog, I felt it was only right that I tune in.

I have seen Paula before, mostly on American Idol, and I always thought she was a little weird, perhaps a little unbalanced…..little did I know.

As the show progressed it became obvious that Paula has been in the spotlight for so long, she has completley lost her grasp of reality. One part of the show saw her horrible little rat dogs running around her bed with millions of pounds worth of diamonds in their mouths. You can catch the clip here. Not to be patronising, but if someone is going to spend that amount of money for something their dog chews on, wouldn’t it be better spent feeding actual needy people?

Paula was often seen speaking to her staff like they were dirt on her shoe, despite the fact that these people may not have slept in two nights due to her constant demands. She almost missed a flight which was bringing her to appear on the QVC shopping channel, after she threw a massive diva fit because her assistant packed the wrong jeans. NEWSFLASH!! Pack yourself next time!

My favourite quote of the night has to be the show closer: Read more & comment »

Hey Paula, a reality TV show that centres around 80’s pop sensation Paula Abdul, launches on ITV2 tomorrow night.

I have always thought that Paula had more than a few screws loose, and after watching this clip below, where she allows her horrible little rat dogs to eat millions of pounds worth of diamonds, I know I was right!

Hey Paula is brand new and exclusive to ITV2, Fridays from 1 February at 10pm

With 80’s pop sensation Paula Abdul taking centre stage, Hey Paula is an unfiltered, uncensored fly-on-the-wall documentary following the life of our favourite American Idol judge. ITV2 viewers will have exclusive access to Ms Adbul as the cameras follow her 24/7 for a non-stop string of business meetings, media appearances and not forgetting those fabulous showbiz parties stateside. Hey Paula is brand new and exclusive to ITV2, Fridays from 1 February at 10pm. Read more & comment »

Part 1
This week on American Idol four more contestants will be sent home, two boys and two girls. In this first part of the show the boys step forward to prove to Simon, Randy and Paula that they have what it takes to earn themselves a place in the final twelve. Each boy will have to just one chance impress, so wrong notes, fluffed lyrics or a bad stage presence will be sure to count against them and will certainly decide the fate of the two being sent home.

Part 2
In the second part of this week’s American Idol it’s now the girls turn to take centre stage. They’ve watched the boys perform earlier and have witnessed how ruthless the judges can be. Like the boys they only have one chance to impress Simon, Randy and Paula. Any mistakes could cost them a place in the final twelve, so knowing that two contestants are going to be sent home will make sure the girls really feel the pressure.

Part 3
After their nerve-racking performances earlier in the week it’s now judgement time, and the stress shows no sign of disappearing until the judges have given their verdict. Expect variety of emotions on display; for as eight contestants there will be elation, jubilation and relief. But the remaining four contestants will face their worst nightmare, being sent home from American Idol. Expect tears and tantrums as dreams of pop superstardom are crushed.

ITV2 Friday 2 March 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Sources close to American Idol judge Paula Abdul have hit back at media claims that Paula was drunk or on behaviour altering medication during interviews last week.

Paula’s spokesman, Jeff Ballard, insisted the odd behaviour was a result of tiredness:

“She was exhausted. This was at the end of three days of press (interviews and appearances), and she has had cameras following her around for a reality TV show too.

“She was sitting in a room with just a camera and a mic on, and the controllers dropped the sound twice, which is why she rolled her eyes…

“She never drinks. I have known Paula Abdul since she was 13, and I have never seen her drink ever in my life. And no, she is not on any kind of medication. She was a little tired.”

THE X FACTOR’s guest judge Paula Abdul is putting herself up for auction to raise money for charity.

The starting price for a VIP date with twice-divorced Paula, 44, is $25,000 on eBay and the auction ends on September 24.

Paula is offering two first class plane tickets, shopping trip on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills and the chance to watch a recording of the US TV talent show.

The proceeds will be donated to help Multiple Sclerosis sufferers.

So far there are no bids. How embarrassing it would be if no one bid on Paula. I would certainly pay to see the look on her face!

Paula Abdul was the first in a long line of celebrity guests to appear on the newest series of the X Factor.

Simon Cowell flew Paula to the UK in order to appear as a guest judge for the London auditions.

Paula Abdul has since commented on how surprised she was by the weirdness of the British auditionees!

Abdul says, “In America we have our share of weirdness, but I’ve never seen contestants who are so persistent when you’re told no. In the US they take the criticism and walk but this was freakishly enjoyable.”

In the first show of the X Factor series we see highlights from the Manchester and London auditions, including this years open day at Old Trafford where a record breaking 17,000 people turned up to try and impress the judges. And if the first day in Manchester is anything to go by, with arguing mother-in-laws, Madonna wannabes, and set destroying dance moves it is going to be a long stretch for our judges!

First in the audition room is 40 yr old landscape gardener Tim who believes he has not only the voice to impress the judges but also the moves – he’s been practising his routine for the last 6 months with huge encouragement from his long term partner Debbie. Unfortunately for Tim Simon is less than impressed, “I’ve go absolutely no idea why you had any encouragement whatsoever. It is about as bad as it can possibly get�.

Next up is 16 yr old student Shaun Rogerson, who has a slight problem overcoming his nerves, he stumbles over his words and stops half way through his audition visibly shaking, with the judges taking pity on him Sharon suggests that he takes a break and comes back later when he has calmed down. But will his nerves get the better of him, or will he be able to impress the judges second time around?

At the London auditions Simon has a surprise for Sharon and Louis, in the form of the fourth judge, with Simon believing that when they see who it is “they are going to have to raise their game, in fact I will have to raise my game�. And arriving six hours later than expected, in walks guest judge Paula Abdul, much to the delight of Sharon who is thrilled to have a fellow female on the panel.

54 yr old Donna believes she has the potential to be the next international superstar just like Madonna. Singing Madonna’s hit “Like a Prayer�, she is “praying� that she will impress the judges enough to make it through to the Bootcamp, but Simon is less than impressed “amazingly we’ve missed off the first part of your name, mad Donna�.

But there are some treats in for the judges and some acts do appear to have what the judges are looking for. First through to Bootcamp are three sisters Karen Claudia and Natasha otherwise known as Pure Liberty who at last bring a smile to the judges faces especially Paula’s, “I adore you guys you’re so much fun and so talented�.

It doesn’t stop there with more “yes’s� from the judges coming for 21 yr old receptionist Leona, who impresses Simon so much he gives a rare comment of praise, “Absolutely fantastic a great audition�. And six piece harmony group The Unconventionals really make the judges day, despite Simon first thinking he was going to hate them, after their performance he declares that “we could bottle you lot and sell you because you have made every single person in this room smile�.

But the flow of positivity is shattered when 31 yr old Michael Jackson fan Onkar Judge walks into the room, after almost destroying the set with his dance moves and hurting the judges ears from his high pitched singing the judges are unanimous that it is one of the worst auditions they have seen so far. But Onkar doesn’t take it lying down shouting “Don’t judge the judge please because there is only one Judge, and that’s me, Onkar Judge�

But it is the final act of the episode that has Sharon and Louis in stitches, and all at Simon’s expense. Choir singer Lorraine, 52, from Manchester takes in some addition protection in the audition, in the form of her mother-in-law 86 yr old Edna! But when Simon laughs at Lorraine’s audition Edna is less than happy. “You laughed, you need to alter your ways Simon�, a sheepish Simon apologises and looks visibly embarrassed, but Edna doesn’t stop there, “you think you’re better than everyone, but I think you are ignorant, yes you were very ignorant Simon�. After apologising again and saying sorry to Edna, a word that rarely leaves Simon’s mouth, he leaves the audition room commenting “I have never been so humiliated in my life�.

Switch over to The Xtra Factor on ITV2 to see more exclusive auditions with Ben Shephard, including this week, 72 yr old Brian, who has a unique health tip to keep you looking young, by inserting raw cloves of garlic up his bum! Brian has been placing 2 or 3 cloves there for the last 19 years, which by our calculations means he has gone through over 70,000 cloves of garlic…! And 50 cent fan Marissa astonishes Ben with her own very crude rap song.

Has anybody seen Paperdoll Heaven yet?

It’s a massive flash website that lets you play dress-up with your favourite celebrities. They’ve got everybody on there, including some reality TV heavyweights like Sharon Osbourne, Paula Abdul, Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie from The Simple Life and Girls Aloud.

Stardoll seem to regularly add new celebs for you to play with, and each celeb has a massive wardrobe (of course) for you to mix and match and accessorise!

So there you go folks, something to waste a little bit of time on today, courtesy of your friends at Unreality TV! Have fun! Oh, and let us know if you come across anything similar on your travels….