Abdul silences American Idol drug reports

Paula Abdul was badly hurt hurt by accusations that she has spent her latest spell as a judge on TV talent show American Idol high on drugs.

The singer - who recently spoke out about the crippling pain that ruined her pop career and turned her into a hobbling recluse - has become the subject of speculation over her behind-the-scenes activity on the hit series, after appearing to be intoxicated on the judges' bench alongside Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.