Carlisle asked to replace Abdul on Idol

Former Go-Gos singer Belinda Carlisle was offered Paula Abdul's spot on talent show American Idol - fuelling rumours the judge will be replaced.

Courtney Love recently claimed to have been approached about taking Abdul's place, but show producers blamed it on a telephone hoax.

Now Carlisle insists she was asked to replace Abdul several years ago.

She says: "As far as American Idol goes, I was actually approached a couple of years ago about possibly replacing Paula Abdul.

"But to answer your question (would she be a judge on the show), I really don't know. To be perfectly honest, it's just not my thing. I'd rather listen to music that comes from a more organic place. But you know, I just ... don't know if I would or not."