Paula Abdul is going to be the next Ed McMahon! The former dancer turned singer turned judge turned singer again has reportedly been working a deal to be the next host for “Star Search.” I can stop my Bring Back Paula to American Idol campaign because her drunken ramblings may return!

While an ABC representative refused comment, sources told “Entertainment Weekly” that Abdul’s role has yet to be defined, but will likely include some combination of hosting and judging.

“The Alphabet network had been wooing Abdul since last summer when she officially announced her departure from Idol. There was talk of her joining Dancing With the Stars in some capacity, but a deal never came to fruition.”

Sloppy seconds of a television singing competition? The original “Star Search” ran in syndication from 1983 until 1995 and featured comedy, modeling and dancing as well as singing. A revival on CBS in 2003, hosted by Arsenio Hall, fizzled after just two seasons. Some internet reports have speculated that Simon Cowell wants Abdul for his show, “X Factor.” Whether either deal will come together is still unclear.