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Paula Abdul mistakes Nicole Sherzinger for Shakira in bizarre tweet

Sebastian Wright |

PAULA Abdul made an embarrassing error ahead of the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday when she mistook Nicole Scherzinger for Shakira in a now-deleted tweet.

The former American Idol judge had been sharing a tweet to reveal her excitement about seeing Shakira, Jennifer Lopez and Demi Lovato perform at the major NFL event.

Paula Abdul drew attention for all the wrong reasons after making a mistake on Twitter

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Paula Abdul drew attention for all the wrong reasons after making a mistake on TwitterCredit: Getty Images - Getty

She wrote: "Can't wait to watch these amazing women perform at the #SuperBowl," correctly tagging Demi and Jennifer.

But the picture she tagged of herself and "Shakira" was actually a snap of herself and Nicole Scherzinger, 41, when they worked together on The X Factor.

And Pussycat Doll star Nicole didn't miss a beat as she responded with a hilarious comeback highlighted Paula's error.

She tweeted: "I mean, my hips don’t lie... but I’m not @shakira babes 💋❤️"

The pop star seemed to mistake Nicole Scherzinger for Shakira in a now-deleted tweet

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The pop star seemed to mistake Nicole Scherzinger for Shakira in a now-deleted tweetCredit: Twitter
Pussycat Doll Nicole playfully responded to the tweet

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Pussycat Doll Nicole playfully responded to the tweet

Paula, 57, quickly deleted the tweet - but not before fans saw and screenshot the hilarious exchange.

One fan wrote: "If she says you’re Shakira now, that’s just how it is. Accept your new identity."

Another added: "Paula Abdul disrespecting the legendary name of Shakira by posting a photo of Nicole no sweetie no."

Colombian superstar Shakira left fans in awe when she performed during the Super Bowl halftime show

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Colombian superstar Shakira left fans in awe when she performed during the Super Bowl halftime showCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Nicole Scherzinger might be able to do a great Shakira impression but the pair don't bear much likeness

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Nicole Scherzinger might be able to do a great Shakira impression but the pair don't bear much likenessCredit: Rex Features

While one fan stated: "Paula posting an old picture with Nicole Scherzinger and thinking its Shakira is 💀."

Hopefully there's no mistaking Shakira after the star's electric performance at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida alongside Jennifer, 50.

The Hawaiian-born star worked with Paula on The X Factor

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The Hawaiian-born star worked with Paula on The X FactorCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Shakira proved her hips still don't lie on Sunday

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Shakira proved her hips still don't lie on SundayCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The 43-year-old performed first in a stunning two-piece red glitter dress and showed her hips truly do not lie as she seductively danced across the stage.

She sang her medley of hits - which included She Wolf, Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don't Lie - joined by a sea of dancers in matching red costumes and Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny.

She put on a dazzling show alongside Jennifer Lopez

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She put on a dazzling show alongside Jennifer LopezCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The two pop superstar's closed the show with an epic booty-shaking rendition of Shakira's smash hit Waka Waka.

Their legendary performance is the first time in HISTORY two Latinas headlined the Super Bowl halftime show.

Shakira and J-Lo bring the house down with Super Bowl half-time show chock-full of hits

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