Abdul defends Allen

American Idol judge Paula Abdul has defended British singer Lily Allen for cancelling a string of gigs in the US.

American Idol judge Paula Abdul has defended British singer Lily Allen for cancelling a string of gigs in the US.

The singer, 45, believes Allen is too talented to be criticised for cancelling her US tour after encountering visa problems - which left her unable to enter America.

"I love Lily Allen," she said. "I don't think the fact that she had to cancel her gigs in the States will necessarily affect her success here. Talent is talent.

"People forget that pop stars are human, too - we don't want to let people down but sometimes we can't help it."

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