American Idol fans will have to carry on without beloved judge Paula Abdul, who quit the show after 8 seasons this week.

There’s been some speculation that Abdul might end up on another talent reality show (“So You Think You Can Dance” being the most obvious), but for now the details as to why she left or what’s next for the ever-cheery Idol judge are few.

From this end we wish Paula the best in her new endeavors, whatever they may be.  And so we award Paula Abdul a Fantasy T-Wearer Award today, with the “Retired Judge” T-shirt at right.