Abdul to choreograph Vegas show?

Paula Abdul is reportedly preparing to launch her own Las Vegas stage show.

The American Idol judge is said to be ready to walk away from the programme in order to choreograph the production, which is described as a Cirque-Du Soleil-inspired live show with a cheerleader theme.

"She's secretly putting together an exit strategy. No one knows whether Paula will be back for another season of Idol after this one, but she's preparing for the future and she sees her future in Las Vegas," a source told the National Enquirer.

"It will be very state-of-the-art with a number of stage props, such as water, lighting, and pyrotechnics."

It was earlier reported that Abdul is preparing to leave American Idol to pursue a "new secret venture".