'Cheryl is wonderful and I want to stay friends,' claims Paula Abdul as she insists she knows nothing about X Factor firing

By CHRIS JOHNSON 'I know nothing': Paula Abdul reacts awkwardly when asked about Cheryl Cole's sacking from the U.S. X Factor Paula Abdul has described Cheryl Cole as 'wonderful' and claims she wants to stay in touch with her in the wake of the British star's firing from the U.S. X Factor.The 48-year-old is seen here reacting rather awkwardly to news of Cheryl's departure from the hit show,