Paula Abdul got a warm welcome when she met with Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem Tuesday, at the start of a ten-day visit for the 90’s pop star turned TV star.
The dancing pro is apparently in Israel to tour sites including Jerusalem, Tev Aviv and Northern Israel to learn more about Israeli society, fashion, dance, theatre and music.
“I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude to be here, I’ve wanted to come for years. My career took me many places and this is my first vacation in almost eight years that I’m actually here to sight see like a regular tourist. My family was here and they were crying, overwhelmed with joy that I’m here,” Abdul told Peres, his office said in a statement.
“I am sure that wherever you go you will feel the warmth and love of the people of Israel, you will feel at home here,” Peres told Abdul.
