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The former American Idol judge might not be back off TV just yet!

ABC Entertainment Prez Stephen McPherson confessed that he would "love to have her on Dancing With the Stars as a contestant, participant or judge," at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena this weekend. He also added that they've been "friends from way back" and thinks "she's a huge talent."

We agree! There's no formal deal yet, but I can see Paula doing this - can't you? Someone needs to put her back on the small screen pronto!