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American Idol: rumors and facts swirling

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Some updates before we start tonight’s show:

Fact: The “Idol” results show will be reduced to 30 minutes next season. This probably means the viewer call-in segment is gone.

Rumor: Paula Abdul told “Extra’s” Terri Seymour she had “a sneaking suspicion” that tomorrow night’s top secret performer is none other than the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

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