Paula Abdul was being interviewed by Tyra Banks, who asked if working with Simon Cowell was as bad as working with Janice Dickinson.
Tyra said in a part of The Tyra Banks Show which airs on Thursday:
“I used to work with Janice on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and they kind of remind me of each other,” 
Paula replied:
“That’s a great analogy, because there are times where you just laugh...and then there are times you’re [cringing]. I’ll be trying to watch the performer on stage, and you can see him doing this [pokes Tyra] to me!” 
To which Tyra said:
“It’s like the little boy on the playground when you’re a kid that likes you, and they hit you.” 
Paula agreed and said:
“That must mean he loves me and wants to get married to me.” 
Hmmm perhaps not Paula!!