When next season’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ contestants are revealed, Paula Abdul may not be present.

Despite being offered (allegedly) a $1 million deal that included a development deal with ABC, sources say Paula Abdul has told the network No!

As previously reported, Abdul’s deal was contingent on her appearing on the forthcoming season of ‘Dancing With Stars’.

Abdul has not addressed the ABC deal but, is said to be in talks with Simon Cowell for ‘The X Factor’…. perhaps Simon has deeper pockets and a better offer…