This the true Hollywood story of how the term Saula came to be.
I think the craziest thing that ever happened was this whole movement called Saula.
Million and millions and millions of [people] that did these novels and like, full-on screenplays.
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But as it turns out, real life proved juicier than any fanfic.
It was the perfect storm, says Abdul of placing her between judges Cowell and Randy.
Randy [and I], we got along.
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Not a chance, says the former pop star and choreographer.
There was a constant ebb and flow with the three of us, and it worked, says Abdul.
You cant just plan that.
It just happened and it worked.
And to this day, theres no judging panel thats remotely close to the magic that happened there.
She adds, Everyone was different, but there was something really incredibly unique there.
