Paula Abdul quits American Idol right as a huge contract was being negotiated. She rejects an multi-million dollar deal that included a 30% raise. Oh my gosh Paula do you know that the average American has not had a raise in the past 10 years? Paula twittered that she had decided to split from the popular show after 8 seasons. Many times Paula was the only voice of acceptance to contestants who faced the harsh light of the stage and judges critics. The entrance of DioGuardi last year made many wonder if this was a Paula exit strategy. At least she will leave in her own fashion instead of getting dropped.