Report: ABC Offers Abdul Development Deal in Exchange for 'Stars' Appearance TMZ

Former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has reportedly been offered a $1 million development deal with ABC contingent on her agreeing to be a contestant on "Dancing With the Stars," according to TMZ.com.

The Web site says an integral part of the deal would be an out that gives Abdul the freedom to be a regular judge on Simon Cowell's new Fox series, "The X Factor."

-- Allison J. Waldman