"American Idol" host, Ryan Seacrest, is "bummed" about Paula Abdul's exit. Photo credit: Sam Jones, courtesy of Fox

Ryan Seacrest weighed in on Paula Abdul leaving American Idol on his radio show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest this morning.  The Idol host says this is no publicity stunt and that Paula is in fact calling it quits.

Seacrest would “love” for all parties involved in the show, including Paula, to changed their minds, but as of right now, no joke, she’s outta there.

Click onto media bar for Ryan Seacreat’s heartfelt comments about Paula Abdul.