Paula Abdul refuses to pay agents for 'X Factor' deal

Paula Abdul is causing problems!

Sources say the eccentric singer has riled her reps at United talent Agency by refusing to pay them commission on her new X Factor deal.

“Paula is refusing to pay the standard 10% agency commission on her X Factor deal, which and allowed Abdul to join Cowell on stage in Los Angeles for the start of judging,” an insider told American tabloid the National Enquirer.

“Paula has claimed that the commissions are not owed due to a prearranging prior relationship with X-Factor producer Simon Cowell.

“And now her position has led to preemptive legal salvos fired in what may be a very expensive legal battle and could very well cost Paula her job.”