Los Angeles, Mar 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul is getting even with Simon Cowell. As she is in talks with the production house to revive the US reality TV contest Star Search, which would be a direct competitor of the American Idol show. And when the show is revived, then the former American Idol judge would become the host of the show too.

It may be recalled that the Star Search is an US reality TV show, which was launched with much fanfare in 1983. It used to feature performances by singers, dancers and comedians too. During its inaugural run, the late Ed McMahon used to host it. It had a splendid run till 1995, and was responsible for giving many of the current artists and musicians their lucky break on National television. Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and even Britney Spears appeared on the show in the 1990’s.

The program was forced to close down in 1995, but it got a new lease of life in 2003 for 2 years, after the mega success of the American Idol, which is also a similar program even though it doesn’t feature comedians and dancers. But sadly in 2005, Star Search was canceled again. Now rumors are afloat that the show would be resurrected soon, and would be telecast in the summers. Paula Abdul is expected to be the host as well as be a judge on the show too.