Rumors are circulating among industry insiders that Paula Abdul has been urged to check into rehab, and her contract for next year may depend upon her successful stint in an accredited treatment program.

Abdul was seen in last night’s season premiere episode (which was taped months ago) demonstrating some unusual behavior.  Millions saw her twitching and wiping her nose, while remaining unusually quiet next to Simon, Randy and guest judge Jewel. 

Abdul has been in the press recently for her bizarre behavior and was last seen on a Seattle TV news interview exhibiting some of the symptoms of excessive drug use. 

The source goes on to report that it is a substance abuse problem, and not alcohol, but refused to go into any further specifics.

Gossip Highway also reports that BetUS.com Sportsbook has posted 2/1 odds on their popular Pop-Culture Entertainment section among other noteworthy odds for the upcoming season, including whether or not Ryan Seacrest might come out of the closet.

Watch Paula Abdul on Seattle Morning Television.

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