“I adore Paula. Whatever happens, I will be working with her in some capacity. Because I miss her.” Simon Cowell hints he could be teaming up with fellow former American Idol judge when he takes his “The X Factor” talent show Stateside.

Simon officially announced yesterday that he signed an “X Factor” contract, which will launch in the U.S. next year. “Idol’s” resident mean guy will judge the new series as well as executive produce it. With that kind of control, there’s no doubt he will be able to bring on board the people of his choosing – which could include Paula.

Paula quit “Idol” in August amid a contract dispute. She tweeted, “I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1 become an international phenomenon.”

The offers poured in for Paula after she announced her departure from “Idol,” including spots on Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, but she hasn’t committed to a long term gig.

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