Paula’s Dog-gone Surprise

Those “American Idol” judges can get downright mean when they’re trying to whip contestants into shape, but one of them was kind enough to do a good deed for one of this year’s hopefuls.

According to E!, Paula Abdul consoled Scott MacIntyre after his dismissal five weeks ago, promising the first blind “Idol” finalist, “I have a wonderful surprise for you in a couple of weeks.”

The judge made good on her promise Friday, when she gifted MacIntyre with a guide dog from Guide Dogs of America in Sylmar, CA. The organization is matching up the young singer with the right dog, and the two will go through training together after the “Idol” tour ends in September.

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