Ryan Seacrest 'Shocked & Saddened' By Paula Abdul's 'Idol' Departure

"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest has responded to the news that Paula Abdul will not be returning to the Fox competition show.

"About to go to sleep when I started seeing my blackberry blow up," Seacrest writes on his Twitter. "I have read what u have read and I am shocked and saddened about Paula."

Fox confirmed Tuesday night that the "Idol" judge would not be returning for the upcoming season after Abdul tweeted about her departure from the show.

Published 8/5/09 by