All 4 ‘American Idol’ Judges Smile For The Cameras
The judges of American Idol, including the newest 4th judge Kara DioGuardi who was announced as the show’s newest addition this past Monday, were all on hand in NYC yesterday for contestant auditions for the upcoming 8th season. Naturally, everyone was all smiles for the cameras with each of the previous judges offering assurances that all is well on AI and that everyone is happy/excited/thrilled/elated/etc. to welcome Kara as the newest judge:
Newly selected American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi may have met America’s most famous judges a few days ago but her colleagues say she is already part of the family. “It’s already a big happy family,” Abdul said Tuesday at the American Idol season 8 auditions held in New York. “We are so happy to have her.” In fact, DioGuardi has already had quality bonding time with all three judges, says Simon Cowell. “We had a picnic last night. I wore jammies and the girls wore negligees and we kind of broke the ice,” Cowell joked. “We had cake until two in the morning.” Joking aside, DioGuardi says the judges have welcomed her with open arms–yes, even Simon. “You were nice to me,” DioGuardi said to Cowell on the red carpet about their initial meeting. “You were actually OK.” However, DioGuardi admits it was initially intimidating to join the judges’ panel, especially due to Cowell’s notorious reputation for being Idol’s resident meanie. “I was a little bit,” DioGuardi confessed, “but I’m going to hold my own” … “We can try to gang up against the guys,” said Abdul. “I know Kara well and she speaks her mind.” In fact the pop singer knows DioGuardi very well–the two were once roommates in the late ’90s. “She quit her job and moved out to L.A. and she lived with me for a while,” Abdul told PEOPLE of her old friend. “We had a great time. She’s a great girl.”
Yeah, I still don’t get it … as I said, I’m sure this Kara chick is very talented but her addition does NOTHING to inspire me to tune in to start watching the show … in the least. Tho … I’m worried for Paula Abdul. She better watch her back.
Tags: 'American Idol', Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell
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August 27th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Why should Paula have to watch her back? Because Kara is a girl too? not all girls hate each other you know. And I think after 7, soon 8 years, Paula feels pretty secure about her Idol job. and so she should be, I doubt it would still be nr 1 if not for her!
August 27th, 2008 at 11:34 am
american idol is still on television?
August 27th, 2008 at 11:38 am
This show is tired. And Paula looks like a monkey!
August 27th, 2008 at 11:41 am
This show is getting old. I can’t wait to watch the drama between Paula and the new girl. Paula will really be hitting the bottle now.
August 27th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Is it possible that them both wearing wild animal prints can be construed as some sign of solidarity? “WE’RE TOTAL BFF’s” Oh, lol Mr. Gyllenhaal about the bottle!
August 27th, 2008 at 11:52 am
paula SHOULD be worried. her antics are alwyas closely watched… maybe this is the NEW sweetheart of the show that can actually make coherent sentences and thoughts. i like paula… but idk…idk why i care.. i havnt watched AI in ages.
August 27th, 2008 at 11:53 am
“Goooo Cougars!” I guess Paula isn’t wearing an animal print after all. Nevermind
August 27th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
This chick is the Cousin Oliver of American Idol. Too little, too late.
August 27th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
who is she? i’ve never even heard of her before…….
August 27th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Who cares…american idol sucks…they are bringing her in for some new life blood cuz the show is old.