The addition of a fourth judge was just as much of a surprise to DioGuardi as it is to the public. DioGuardi was called only a few days ago. She said she “almost fell off of her chair” when the offer was made. When asked ‘Why her?’ she simply replied, “I’m a lucky, lucky girl.”
In a statement, Idol creator and executive producer Simon Fuller said, "We are turning the heat up on Idol this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges’ table. She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America's most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show.”
Though the addition of DioGuardi seems like a sudden change, executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz said it was something they always had in mind. "We had originally intended for American Idol to have four judges. We’ve seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers.” Idol fans will surely be eagerly anticipating what Kara DioGuardi will contribute to the show.
Article comments
1 - BigBoi
Finally a new judge! Sounds like this gal means business too.
2 - Briana
I hate the new judge she is so fake.... She got rid of Katrina just because she is a jealous freak the new judge totally sucks..... Katrina can sing so much better than THAT IDIOT KARA i HOPE THEY GET RID OF THAT FREAK SHOW OF A JUDGE SHE HAS NO TASTE AT ALL AMERICAN IDOL IS GETTING A BAD REPUTATION WITH HER AROUND SHE SUCKS...
3 - El Bicho
That's funny. I thought all four judges got rid of Katrina because she was a terrible singer.
4 - kelsey kiltonic
I think you should speak more ( I mean first) because it seems you're going with Simon, Paula and Randy's answers!!!
5 - fina
Please get rid of KARA, she is so so snooty. She does not have anything interesting or new to say. I really will stop watching the show if American idol does not get rid of her. Simon I hope you are listening... GET RID OF KARA... she is NOT good for the show.
6 - Ben
KARA was a big mistake. Idol is going to lose viewers if they don't give her the boot. She is so so fake. there is nothing honest that she brings. She is a waste of air time. Please don't bring her back. please.
7 - Jordan Richardson
Idol is going to lose viewers because they keep inventing some new "twist" every week and the show's impossible to follow. Kara has nothing to do with it, plus she's hot and thus she is decidedly NOT a "waste of air time."
8 - Ree
I have watched all the previous years of AI.
Unfortunately, after Kara came on the scene I have
not watched it....bad move on AI part. I think
she adds absolutely zero to the show.
9 - leann
kara needs to take a hike
10 - kara
leann needs to take a hike
11 - savkalina
Kara makes us all cringe!! Bad move American Idol. Please get rid of her. We liked it the way it was.
12 - Colton
Ohh American Idol for the love of God please get rid of Kara. Criticizing Kris yesterday on the song she picked for him absolutely did it for me, she is absolutely terrible. How can you criticize him when you were the one that picked the song for the guy? And saying to Danny that his dancing looked a little desperate, WTF?!? just like Simon said this isn't a dancing competition, what she said had absolutely nothing to do with the show, which means she gives no real good advice at all. So please American Idol go back to Randy, Paula, and Simon, get rid of Kara!