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Abdul 'upset by Cowell pay reports'

Published Wednesday, Oct 15 2008, 14:48 BST | By Alex Fletcher
Abdul 'upset by Cowell pay reports'

Rex Features

Paula Abdul has apparently been upset by reports that Simon Cowell earns a £20.5 million salary.

A former American Idol producer revealed that Cowell was paid £12,500 per minute for his work on the reality show.

Abdul, 46, who allegedly receives £2.5 million each year, was shocked by the news, reports Metro.

"Paula knew Simon was getting paid more but she never imagined it was this much more," said a source.

"She has a lot of concerns. It's ridiculously obvious she's getting pennies compared with Simon."

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