I’m attempting to come up with another adjective to describe this story, but I keep going back to pointless. Apparently, what we were missing the last 7 seasons was a fourth judge. Songwriter Kara DioGuardi has joined Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson at the judges’ table.
“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. “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.”
“We had originally intended for American Idol to have four judges,” said executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. “We’ve seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers.”