Seeking to deflect the effect of an upcoming expose about its hit show "American Idol," News Corp.'s Fox network on Tuesday questioned the motives of a former contestant whose allegations about one of
the show's judges have created a furor. As ABC released new details about a one-hour "Primetime Live" special that airs tonight, Fox went on the offensive, charging that the contestant, Corey Clark,
had not raised his concerns with the show's producers before going public with claims that he and judge Paula Abdul had an affair during the 2003 season on which he was competing.
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