I think the whole point is that - they are not supposed to have any contact with the contestants. And the point is if they are giving that advice to one contestant why not them all. Paula knows Randy and Simon and she knows that they will like this type of song. This gives him an advantage over the other contestants. And it's not just song choices she had hours of conversations with this guy.

Believable ? Did they have an affair I think probably. An opportunist? You know it, this guy saved his phone records and a voice mail message for two years. I think he was planning this all along doesn't mean it didn't happen. His motives are not the point. What really is this guy gets his publicity for his book and album and Paula could end up being fired over it. I think he is scum - but she got herself into this mess.

I am just eager to see what she comes out with as a response, and she flat out denied everything before, and she can no longer do that. There is proof she had contact with this guy. But my guess is she will still deny the affair and that she gave him advice she was just counseling him on his carreer.