American Idol 2010: Kara DioGuardi Confirmed For Return

Love her or hate her, Kara DioGuardi, the 4th judge on the panel, is returning for American Idol 2010.

Likewise, Simon and Ryan Seacrest have been confirmed for returning in 2010 with massive paychecks. Paula Abdul’s return to American Idol remains uncertain and perhaps unlikely as her demands for a pay raise have gone unanswered. Will the Idol be the same without Paula?

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  1. American Idol will NOT be the same without Paula; and get rid of Kara.. she is a totally boring Judge ; I will have to press the MUTE button when she talks.. however, don’t know if I will be as interested in AI if Paula isn’t there.

  2. If Kara stays and Paula leaves. I think I would have to reconsider watching this season. Kara is an idiot. Any host that would strip on the stage of Idol doesn’t belong there.

  3. you know what i have been a fan every season if paula does not return i will not be remotely interested in the program, paula makes the show along with randy, ryan. kara puts a damper on the whole situation, you people better get your heads in the right place and bring paula back or your ratings are going down down down. gayla

  4. Without Paula the show won’t be the same and I doubt I will watch it. I agree with the above comments about Kara……she’s definitly not for me! I want Paula to return!

  5. it just keeps getting worse, i cant stand the fact the a good soul like paula abdul is not going to be on idol i will never watch it again, i cant stand to watch kara she is so limited, simon how could you let this happen, i thought you could do anything you have tremendous power what is wrong with you, please do something and do it fast please, gayla

  6. AI will never be the same without Paula,Simon & Ryan.Kara is dispensible.Just get rid of her and bring back Paula.

  7. You all need to wake up and smell the coffee Puala’s expiry date ended long ago she is juts lucky to have been kept on so long. Kara is fresh and new and vibrant just what the show needs. Well done Kara looking forward to seeing you on the show again. Cheers

  8. Kara and Randy are the only two people that seemed to know a thing about music. Simon is all about the shock factor and Paula is absolutely, utterly, incredibly, predictably mushy…hehe…that being said, it was quite entertaining to listen to the ridiculous things she came up with. Good luck to you Paula. From Europe! V

  9. There should be 3 judges…Paula, Randy, and surely they can figure out somebody besides Kara and Randy..They are both idiots..

  10. yes Simon. You will be bored w/o Paula. Kara is so BORING .. Not sure if i will still enjoy watching the show.

  11. NO PAULA???
    thts horrble
    american idol without paula wld be like cereal without milk useless!!! paula must stay and i heard it will be Ellen DeGeneres… wht the hell does she noe about music…KEEP PAULA<3

  12. ok am i the only one who noticed simons change in attitude!? i mean hes kinda nicee now… its sad… and it sucks that paula is leaving but i kinda like kara i mean she did right when the bikini girl tryed to show her up… the 2010 season is going to be awesome!!! I mean it was bound that she was gonig to leave eventually and then there gonig to pay her around 10 million to come back

  13. I am glad that Paula is not coming back half the time she didn’t even know what she was saying and made absolutely no sense. I liked Kara she made things interesting. Ellen is going to be hillarious, she is a comedian after all..

  14. I will not watch it if Paula does not return! Also, if that dumb@$$ Ellen D. is on the show, A LOT of people will quit watching! Paula was the celebrity and the main reason people even began watching the show!!!!! All the other “stars” of AI were considered nobodies as far as the public was concerned. Paula is the reason the show got where it has gotten! This is such BS! I am super pissed! Kara is a joke and shouldn’t even be on the show! She has no opinions of her own and she will never fill Paula’s shoes. I hate how she tries so hard to have that relationship with Simon…You know, the one like PAULA had! UGH! This is such a freaking disappointment! I guess they will see the mistakes they are making when their ratings rapidly fall and I’ll bet they wish they would have given Paula the money she is worth! (Which happens to be way more than Seacrest is worth!)

  15. Kara can come back anytime she wants, as long as she shows more of that AWESOME body…LOL….and she can really sing, i was impressed…..
    Paula must be there tho…shes adds a craziness to the show, no-one else can do…love her, hate her, shes always going to represent American Idol.

  16. I liked all of the Judges, and will welcome Ellen knowing she will add too the show. I do wish though that the Judges had the decision at the finals to vote for who they feel should be the next American Idol, they are the professionals, and votes should be counted.!!!

  17. Woops I was trying to say that the Judges votes should be taken into the final outcome, it should be like 40% American Votes, and 60% Judges vote!!!!

  18. i am sad that paula will not be on idol anymore and i was really going to call it quits with watching idol. but when i found out that ellen degeneres was replacing her, im now curious to see what she brings to the panel. so i may tune in for another season. as for kara, at first i didnt like her and i still prefer idol without her, i really liked last year when she put that bikini girl in her place. someone had to.

  19. BRING PAULA BACK!!! Give her the raise. She deserves it. Without her you won’t have a show because your loyal audience will stop watching. Why are you keep Kara or whatever her name is? Use her salary and give it to Paula. Duh! Kara’s song that she wrote for last season was a stinker and the same will happen to American Idol if she stays any longer.

  20. Always have hated Paula on AI. Reason being her compliments feels more and more hypocritical by the episode! Almost like she’s sucking up to the contestants.

    But whether this opinion of mine is true, i do feel that love/hate her, her character has become one of the key attributes of AI that keeps us watching. I mean like, Simon’s obviously a colossal jerk, Kara and Randy are pretty much neutral and musically technically inclined, its going to be total chaos if this kind of a balance is going to be struck with the remaining three!

    We need Paula to be the mushy and overly sentimental judge to make AI complete! How much on TV is real anyways!

    Not to even mention her craziness and bickering with Simon. ARGH!! Somebody do something!!

  21. If paula isn’t on I Will not watch this season. I never liked Kara she always copys the other judges.and seems like she doesn’t know whats going on.To fake.Ellen is great!It should be Randy,Paula,Simon,Ellen.That would be the best.

  22. If Ellen is a judge I will not watch the 2010 season. She knows nothing about music and is highly controversial.

    No Ellen, No way!

  23. Paula is as much “American Idol” as Simon and Randy are. I don’t mind Kara and I think Ellen would make a great 5th judge

  24. Even though Paula can be annoying…she totally completes American Idol. i would much rather see her than kara…and ellen should be interesting

  25. DON’T WORRY EVERYONE. THIS YEAR ON IDOL WILL BE GREAT ! THE SHOW IS NOT ABOUT WHO THE JUDGES ARE. THE SHOW IS FOR THE CONTESTANTS, AND THEIR TALENT. THIS IS ONLY THE NEW BEGINNING OF THE END. WE HAVE LOVE AND WE HAVE HATE COMING FROM ALL OVER. SAY YOUR OPINION, AND GET OVER IT. LIFE ALONE IS UNFAIR.
    YOU DON’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT, BUT YOU CAN TRY SOMETIMES. LIFE IS ALL ABOUT BEING WHO YOU CAN BE, AND BE ALL YOU CAN BE.
    I WANT OUR FANS TO STILL WATCH THE SHOW, NO MATTER WHO THE JUDGES ARE.
    LITTLE SECRET TO OUR FANS…”THIS YEAR ON AMERICAN IDOL, IS GOING TO BE WAY DIFFERENT”
    CAN’T SAY NO MORE, BUT YOU MIGHT BE SATISFIED.
    THERE WILL BE OTHER JUDGES ALL OVER THE WORLD TO HELP GET OUR CONTESTANS.
    JUST WATCH THE 2010 AMERICAN IDOL SHOW,
    AND BE AMAZED ABOUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT.
    SURPRISES THROUGH OUT THE YEAR !
    HAPPY NEW YEAR
    AMERICAN IDOL

  26. I really think that you guys are being unfair. You shouldn’t stop watching the show. Think of all the people that are putting the hope of their dreams into American Idol. Don’t they deserve to be viewed like the previous participators? Do it for them and their dream. Yeah Kara isn’t Paula, but it isn’t about the judges. It’s about the talent. Think about it?

  27. I will still watch the show but feel it is a big mistake to get rid of Paula-loved the way she dressed, her opinions were genuine and loving and certainly authoritative-she is a singer and dancer after-all!! We will miss Paula-I hope she reconsiders-I think Ellen may be interesting as she is quite funny but not the same as Paula-BRING BACK PAULA, Judy

  28. i really dont like her at all!!!!!!! she needs to go…srry kara or what eva!!! its not goin to be the same witout paula randy or simon….but paula is the best of course nd no one can take her spot!!!!!!

  29. Paula, Paula, Paula. Come back girl. Don’t need Kara or the comedian Ellen. The show is:
    Paula, Randy, Simon. Guest judges are also nice but the main ones are the main ones. Needless to say, the show sucks without Paula.

  30. PRODUCERES OR AI… You are making a big mistake to not have Paula come back.. Adding Kara last year was the wrong thing to do. The show is going to tank without Paula and what are you thinking.. Degeneris…she’s not funny and if she get’s up there and does that stupid dancing stuff that she can’t seem to get past, that’s the beginning of the end of AI. You morons should pay Paula what she wants. This is your demise.. Out with the Neilson ratings. You’ll be dropped in 2011 if you do not bring Paula back, get rid of Kara and no fourth judge..

  31. It will not be the same without Paula. Last year was already ruined with that stupid Kara. She is so annoying , I can’t even stand to hear her talk. You should definitely drop her. Now with Simon quitting, there won’t even be an American Idol!! Too bad, it used to be such a good show and I looked so forward to watching it.

  32. This is the first time I saw this Kara woman tonight and I have no idea what she does but I know I will never support her. She has a sickening attitude. It absolutely amazed me that someone who is already wealthy would be so immature to actually get mad at a contestant and call him arrogant. First off this aint a poplularity contest and second you gave no feedback at all about his voice. She needs to check herself before she steps out and judges someone else. That was very very unprofessional and a bit immature.

  33. I might be able to get along without Paula but Amer Idol has jumped into the toilet. I do not need for anyone to tell me what they do in their bedroom. If the are so hurt that they must tell everyone they are Degenerate, like Ellen, then I do not need them. I suspect the viewership will suffer unto extinction with her on the show.

  34. Come on! The show will be just fine without Paula. She is a sweet gal and offers good opinions, but fact-it! She needs to move on in her career. Places to go… Things to do…
    Shows to perform… Get over it everybody! Keep up with her fan site if you miss her so bad!

  35. Looking forward to Idol this year!! Wohoo, Kara was awesome last year, she was honest and has the talent herself to back up her comments. Look forward to Ellen this season too!! Gonna be awesome with or without Paula and Randy :)Simon MUST return, we all anticipate his comments lol

  36. Kara is truly lame. Paula was so much more fun and entertaining. I still watch but honestly everytime Kara speaks I cringe. Ellen is at least fun so maybe that will make up for Kara’s lame attempt at being interesting. We shall all see.

  37. She’s better then Paula…why do they need four judges…mary j blige was so inconsiderate, she must have forgot where she came from

  38. i am writing for kara, i saw her on a talk show once and she was talking about this eating disorder she had, and it sounded exactly what i go through. i was wondering if there would be anyway that she might talk to me. i really need some help

    thanks, leslie

  39. American Idol will tank this season. Why, partly because Paula is not there but mostly because Simon called it quits after this season. Let’s face it, Simon is the show, like him or not. Who can possibly replace him? Whoever they pick they will be judged against Simon and that will be hard act to follow. Honestly, Idol is losing the charm it had. From last year’s Idol I thought Lambert was a real talent but now he is just a dirtbag wanting attention. And who won last year, I don’t even remember his name. My prediction is that Idol will tank after this season and good riddance.

  40. I liked Paula a lot and was very sad to see her go. She was a musician, dancer, singer, so i always felt like she had every right to be on the show and judge those kids. Now, that she’s gone, my only concern is this: Will Ellen De whatever be able to judge a music competition. She’s not a musician, what does she know about it? I mean, she’s a comedian – that’s great – but what business does a comedian have judging a music competition.

    Kara is alright, never really heard of her before this but she’s ok. But why on earth would anyone bring on Victoria Bekham as a guest judge??? She’s a complete bimbo – she wasnt even saying anything constructive or remotely intelligent.
    I dont like this new band of judges.

  41. I see in previous comments that people are complaining about Kara and/or Victoria Beckhem being judges. Hey, guess what..? They are proper singers in their own right and can, I’m sure, viably judge a singing competition such as this; Not to mention the fact that Kara has made a name for herself in the music industry as a song writer.

    But what about this Ellen D. being a judge? Eh?…you good people complain when solid validated songmeisters are nominated for American Idol Judgeship but let it slide when a no talent %#%#$ like Ellen is chosen to sit on the panel all season long? Are you kidding me?

    I’ve watched every American Idol episode to date but when ‘Ellen’ takes her seat as judge my viewing days are over. Sad, but true. Oh well, it has been a pleasure to have watched American Idol all these past years but no more my friends, no more.

  42. Paula has already did shows with simon on the x factor. X-factor has been going since 2004.
    look up x-factor videos on youtube.
    I think the x factor will over come AI.

    I got to also say that i DO NOT like that judge louis walch on the x factor. He is so rude to the contestants and to the other judges.
    I saw several shows of the x factor, and it is just like American Idol, but… more fun, because there is no age limit.
    I LOVE THE X-FACTOR.

    Check it out on youtube!!!!!!!!!

  43. Overall, the talent this year is mediocre to poor in comparison to past years! What a disappointment. Judges are OK. But, what on earth is going on between Kara & Simon? It looks like they are totally crazy over each other and about to lick each other’s face! Whatever you are thinking, STOP IT! Hate to tell you, but your television audience is just watching for the music contestants, not your side-show. Get over yourselves!

  44. I AGREE! Kara just got married, and Simon is getting married. I think Kara is trying to act like paula in alot of ways. Kara is flirting with Simon and sitting by him close, is for the fact that she don’t want to sit next to Ellen because she is gay. Personally I don’t like Kara more and more. She is a goody 2 shoe.
    I think this is the worst year ever!!!

  45. Kara is a Paul A. wannabe. she is such a phoney. what is it with her smoozing all over simon. can she get any closer or act any more stupid. she is not Paula and shouldn’t even try. she is a married woman and acts like a stupid teenage over simon. act like an adult ad remember the husband. and her so weepy eyed judgements and phoney bullcarap gotta go. she is such a fake and will never be Paula. what a joke she is

  46. hae wats uhp wiv kara seriouslee she don no nothing except for writing songs she should stick to that …….trust meh

  47. what is wrong with you people kara is awesome and why should she be fired whoever fired her must be stupid!

  48. i aggree with hayley kara is awesome
    and this season i was going to a ai concert not anymore if kara is not there!
    and I allsow loved here and bikini girl do any of you know how she got fired i have no idea please right if you do i need to know the day i found out she was fired i cried for like 7 hours i would love to meet her in real life!

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