Paula Abdul has quit her position as a judge in the popular reality show American Idol, apparently after some issues with Simon Cowell.

During a brief encounter with the press she called the situation “overwhelming” and said things are still friendly between her and her former co-workers.

According to TMZ, producer Nigel Lythgoe offered the actress/singer/dancer a “guest judge” position right after quitting, but Paula refused. Today she was apparently called back for renegotiations and sources say that the door is still open for her. After all, the conflict is really much more about money than about personality conflicts. In the meantime, season nine of American Idol is moving along with auditions began yesterday.