Abdul Reunites With Ex?

The singer has been single since splitting from restaurant owner J.T. Torregiani last year (08), but after quitting her job as a judge on TV talent show American Idol this summer (09), actor Hall reached out to his former flame to offer words of support.

And the stars, who met on the set of Eddie Murphy's 1988 movie Coming to America, got along so well when they reconnected, they've decided to give their relationship another try, reports the National Enquirer.

A source says, "Arsenio reached out to Paula because he thought she needed a friend to talk to, someone she could relate to. Arsenio knows what it's like to leave a hit TV show. One phone call led to another, and the next thing you know, they were making a date.

"This could be the perfect situation for the two of them. Paula and Arsenio know each other inside and out."