The producers of American Idol have decided to add a forth judge. Songwriter Kara DioGuardi is set to join Simon, Randy, and Paula as a judge.
Scoot over, Simon Cowell. “American Idol” is adding a fourth critic to its panel of judges.
Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will sit alongside Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson when the eighth season of “American Idol” premieres in January, the Fox network said Monday.
“For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges’ table,” said Mike Darnell, president, alternative programming of Fox, in a statement.
“With Kara by her side, Paula has some backup and now there is going to be a lot more `girl power’ on the show,” Darnell said.
DioGuardio’s songs have been recorded by Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and Pink, among others.
“We are turning the heat up on `Idol’ this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges’ table,” said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller in a statement. “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.”
Executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz said a fourth judge isn’t a new idea.
“We had originally intended for `American Idol’ to have four judges,” she said. “We’ve seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers.”
I think another female on the panel is a great Idea. Paula needs all the help she can to keep Simon in line. Now about a new host hehehehehe 
Sami
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August 25th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
This will help spice it up a bit. I think it’s a great move on their part. Besides they needed a back-up to Paula in the likely event she goes completely nuts.
August 25th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
It’s weird that with their ratings slump that they would choose to add a judge no one’s really heard of.
August 25th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Sami! Another chicka would be good I think! I don’t watch the show but have seen it once or twice and poor Paula sure could use another gal!
August 25th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
I think that this is just a preparation to get rid of Paula. I don’t know if it is booze or drugs but something is not right with her at all.