Geno’s World: Paula Abdul Being Replaced? at The Insider

There have been rumors circulating that Gioia Bruno of Exposé fame is secretly meeting with executives to replace Paula Abdul the upcoming season on American Idol. The talk has been growing, as Gioia, a music industry veteran who once lost her voice due to a benign tumor, has been visiting Los Angeles quite frequently and meeting with many powerful entertainment industry moguls. Some fans of Exposé have also been chattering about there being an Exposé night on American Idol this coming season as well.

Several of Gioia's friends are saying that she has been talking a lot about how she would love to replace Abdul on the hit show. Recently, Gioia was heard by extras on the set of her latest music video for "Your Love is Lifting Me" (Higher and Higher)" saying, "I can do Paula's job. I am going to be a great judge!"

The switch does make a lot of sense, while Abdul has slipped up time and time again, Gioia Bruno as a replacement would be an easy transition for viewers and fans. Both are pop stars from the eighties, both are brunettes, both have a slew of hits under their belts and they are quite often mistaken for one another in public.

Gioia's publicist, Jim Strzalkowski, has confirmed that there is discussion with execs but declined to comment specifically about Gioia Bruno moving into Paula's seat as well as an Exposé night on American Idol. However he did say, "It would be great to see Gioia on American Idol. She has a rich history, is an incredible performer and has a truly amazing voice."

Published 10/4/07 by

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It is a shame that in the year 2009, women are still trying to get a decent salary as compared to men. It is horrible how Paula has been treated and she will be better off not being on the show.

reallythink 10/8/09 Reply
WTF!!! no one would survive if Paula was not on the show anymore i swear they wont..I agree,Simon and Randy did say the Show would not be the same without her.This "woman" who would want to take Paula's place can try,but she aint gonna get any where...

Anonymous 11/1/07 Reply
WTF????? I know i have come on tho this late but...there is no way Idol will survive if Paula is gone. Simon and Randy have both said without Paula they wont do the show. So if they replace Paula they might as well find someone else for Randy and...

Anonymous 10/31/07 Reply
GIOIA GIOIA GIOIA....Love her!!!! www.gioiabruno.com check her out, she is on fire on her new single...Your love is lifing me higher and higher!!!!

Anonymous 10/19/07 Reply
Thanks #13. I also forgot to mention one thing...It would be smart thing for AI to bring someone new on, the curiosity ALONE would skyrocket the rating!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous 10/10/07 Reply
Gioia Bruno would be terrific on American Idol.... Paula Abdul is too easy on the contestants, and is not really plugged into reality.... way too many prescription meds.....

Anonymous 10/10/07 Reply
I love both Paula Abdul and Gioia Bruno. Their music was the soundtrack for my jr. high and high school years. With that said, I feel as though Paula is moving in a different direction. She has her own show now and has talked about getting back into...

Anonymous 10/10/07 Reply
Good points #12. I used to think it didn't matter that Paula hasn't had a viable singing career for over 10 years. But the problem is that now she is nothing but a celebrity. Outside of AI she does nothing which furthers her standing in the music...

Anonymous 10/9/07 Reply
As everyones knows, Paula has had an incredible run on Idol, however, she has not been up to speed in the past 2 seasons. Especially after Hey Paula, where she herself, showed everyone how she really is. Gioia on the other hand would make a great...

Anonymous 10/9/07 Reply
Yo!

What do you think about love? >:)

Anonymous 10/8/07 Reply
Gioia Bruno will be amazing on American Idol! I love Gioia. What a surprise this is. I am thrilled. When I was a teenager, I had such a huge crush on her. Glad to hear she is making a comeback.

Anonymous 10/7/07 Reply
There's no law that says they couldn't replace Paula after the auditions, after the Hollywood round, after the top 44 round. They wouldn't edit her out, just explain that Paula was replaced for medical reasons, personal reasons, etc. And in light of...

Anonymous 10/7/07 Reply
Oh right, they have auditioned in most of the cities already, with Paula, for the upcoming season. And then they'll suddenly put someone new in when the show returns in January with all that Paula-footage they won't be able to use from six or seven...

Anonymous 10/7/07 Reply
If she's going to perform and Expose is going to have their own night, obviously people do know who Gioia is. And Simon wasn't known at all before AI. Now he's the star, so they don't need a huge name in Paula's spot. TV contracts aren't like sports...

Anonymous 10/5/07 Reply
Gioio would be the new Blood that American Idol...would need. Just because Paula has a house hold name....doesn't mean she is worthy of the seat. Gioia would be perfect....and she is really Hot.....can sing...dance....Triple threat.....She has my...

Anonymous 10/5/07 Reply