'American Idol': Readers want Paula Abdul off the show

Paula Abdul's muddled mental state on Tuesday's show has some Dish Rag readers calling for her head.

But others are more sympathetic, going with the old "to err is human, to forgive divine" advice.

Derek wrote: "She needs to go."

Flip added: "Paula, you really need some help. ... The others try to cover up for [you], but it's embarrassing watching you."

But Hayes cautioned: "Wow. A human made a mistake. Imagine that! Give Paula a break, you morons."

Meanwhile, reacting to the news that "American Idol" producers recently conducted a research study that surveyed fans on whether they wanted to see more or less of Abdul and Ryan Seacrest, the comments were overwhelmingly supportive of Seacrest, and many offered up Abdul's head instead.

There was Riley's impassioned "OMG, I would stop watching if they kicked off Ryan!" And Joan's "Ryan is a vital part of the show. If anyone to get rid of would be Paula."

Then there was MaryJ's "Paula is the problem, not Ryan! Please please get rid of Paula."

But right now, it doesn't sound like anyone is going anywhere.

"Idol" Executive Producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz told the Hollywood Reporter this week that the "Idol" judging/host lineup will remain the same.

"We are constantly looking at the show with an eye towards improving the viewing experience," she said. "However, after seven seasons on air as the most popular show on television, one thing is certain: Randy, Paula and Simon are, and will be, our judges, and Ryan is, and will be, our host."

So, depending on your viewpoint, that's good news or bad news.

Time for a DR readers vote on Paula. Should she stay or should she go? And where?  And who should replace her? How about -- gasp -- Madonna? I bet she could handle Simon.

Maybe Olivia Newton-John? Dolly Parton? Barbra Streisand? (Nyah, it would be too difficult for cameras to only shoot her good side.)

Wait, here's an idea, BRITNEY SPEARS!

It'd be a great comeback for her. The ratings would go sky-high, just like "How I Met Your Mother." Plus we already know Britney can out-wacky Paula any day.

Photo: Ryan makes nice with Paula when he gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Paula has a Walk of Fame star, but she thinks she has two. (WireImage)

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