American Idol judge PAULA ABDUL is considering adoption if she is unable to have her own children biologically.
The single 44-year-old wants to raise a child with a father figure, but if she fails to find a suitable man before it is physically impossible for her to get pregnant, she will adopt.
Abdul says, "With medical technology these days, I could have children by myself using a donor. But I would rather be in a relationship so the child has a father to help instill core values.
"If it's meant for me to have children naturally, I absolutely will. I love kids, I really do. And kids love me.
"I'm so open to the idea of adoption. But, again, I would like to be able to share the raising of the children."