US TV network Fox is investigating claims by an ex- 'American Idol' contestant that celebrity judge Paula Abdul privately coached him while they carried on a secret, off-camera romance.
Fox’s Peter Liguori said the investigation began soon after former 'Idol' finalist Corey Clark went public with his allegations on ABC show ‘Prime-time Live’ last year
Liguori refused to say if Fox would fire Abdul if the claims by Corey Clark, were found to be true.
"At this point, we have nothing that specifically says she shouldn't be showing up for work," said Mr Liguori, referring to Abdul's role as a judge on the fourth series. The audience loves Paula."
Singer Abdul denies the claims and has called Clark "an admitted liar".
Clark, 25, was ejected from the second series of American Idol, in 2003, for concealing a prior arrest.
