Ryniewicz's mentor on the show, Simon Cowell, was angry at the 14 year-old's elimination and refused to speak to the other judges.
And since they gave their verdicts, both Scherzinger, 33, and Abdul, 49, have been harassed on social networking websites Facebook and Twitter, according to Gossip Cop.
The two judges are reportedly 'shocked' at the public anger.
A source told the MailOnline: 'Paula and Nicole have been really shocked by the reaction they have had. Immediately after the show they were being bombarded with messages from angry fans who supported Drew.
'It seems a lot of people were as upset for Drew as Simon was. She's a young girl and was visibly upset, but like Astro a lot of Drews fans are online and they are very vocal.'