Just days before production was set to begin on the next edition of "American Idol," Fox and the show's producers have cleared Paula Abdul to continue with the show and implemented an "enhanced nonfraternization policy."That means Abdul will be on hand Thursday at San Francisco's Cow Palace to resume her "Idol" judging duties as auditions open for next year's competition.
The net, along with FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment, said late Friday that outside counsel conducting a massive internal investigation had failed to corroborate claims by former contestant Corey Clark that he had engaged in a sexual relationship with Abdul.
Abdul admitted she had phone conversations with Clark while he was a contestant, but the independent counsel concluded that there was "insufficient evidence" that the communication had any impact on the show's competition.
As a result of the investigation, the producers and network have implemented an enhanced nonfraternization policy "aimed at preventing any future incidents that could even appear to call into question the relationships between contestants and judges or any other individuals working on 'American Idol.' "
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