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BarneyFife · 08-25-2008, 12:51 PM

Grammy-nominated Songwriter Kara DioGuardi will sit alongside Cowell, Abdual and Randy Jackson as the eight season premires in January.

Zoneboy · 08-25-2008, 12:56 PM

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NEW YORK - 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."

catlover79 · 08-25-2008, 01:53 PM

And the point is...?

howierules86 · 08-25-2008, 02:08 PM

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And the point is...?

It's probably so Paula Abdul won't feel so outnumbered with masculinity from Simon & Randy at the judges' table.

Brian Damage · 08-25-2008, 02:16 PM

I never heard of the woman...

Zoneboy · 08-25-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I never heard of the woman...

Likewise.

catlover79 · 08-25-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Likewise.

Make it three. I was like, "WHO!?"

Stormtracker TF · 08-25-2008, 04:14 PM

I'm familiar with her, but this is really odd...

Cactus Jack · 08-25-2008, 05:57 PM

Odd, but if she's not drunk 100.1% of the time it might be good

EmoJoe · 08-25-2008, 06:24 PM

i've heard of her, she's written songs for a ton of Idols.

really random though o_O like i said in the other thread, someone must be leaving after next season.

PrettyinPink55 · 08-26-2008, 12:54 AM

I don't know how I feel about this yet...the dynamic between the three judges was already so special...adding a newbie in will change that and change that special banter we hear between the judges, lol.

08-25-2008, 12:51 PM	#1
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08-25-2008, 12:56 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,433	Link NEW YORK - 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."
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08-25-2008, 02:16 PM	#5
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08-25-2008, 04:14 PM	#8
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	I'm familiar with her, but this is really odd...
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08-25-2008, 06:24 PM	#10
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	i've heard of her, she's written songs for a ton of Idols. really random though o_O like i said in the other thread, someone must be leaving after next season.
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08-26-2008, 12:54 AM	#11
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I don't know how I feel about this yet...the dynamic between the three judges was already so special...adding a newbie in will change that and change that special banter we hear between the judges, lol.
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