Paula Abdul Defends Allen....American Idol judge Paula Abdul has defended British singer Lily Allen for cancelling a string of gigs in the U.S.
The singer, 45, believes Allen is too talented to be criticised for cancelling her U.S tour after encountering visa problems - which left her unable to enter America.
She says, "I love Lily Allen. I don't think the fact that she had to cancel her gigs in the States will necessarily affect her success here. Talent is talent.
"People forget that pop stars are human, too - we don't want to let people down but sometimes we can't help it.".