Three's Company, Four's a Crowd on 'Idol'
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(April 14) - The introduction of Kara DioGuardi as the fourth judge on 'American Idol' hasn't gone very well.
According to OK!, DioGuardi is disliked by fans and her fellow judges alike.
"The plan to add a fourth person backfired. Now the producers are left with a tough decision: Do they go back to the original three-judge format, or leave Kara there?" an insider tells the magazine.
"During breaks, Simon, Randy and Paula would leave the table to talk to the crowd or get food, leaving Kara to swivel in her chair," an eyewitness adds.
"Throughout the process, Simon, Randy and Paula would reference previous seasons, and Kara would have no idea what they were talking about. They would just say, 'You had to be there.' Kara is clearly the new girl, and they don't seem to all get along," another source says.
Skip over this contentDioGuardi's appearance was supposed to ease the transition for when Abdul exited the show. However, the 'Straight Up' singer is now working to extend her contract, leaving producers frantic to solve the problem.
Skip over this content"Kara's addition was Idol's way of preparing for Paula's departure. The producers were trying to do a transition that wouldn't be too jarring for the audience -- but they didn't think through the logistics," someone close to the show reveals.
But Paula changed her mind. "Paula is doing everything necessary to sign another contract," a friend of hers tells OK!. Read More From OK!
However, no one's seat at the table has been confirmed for next year. Cowell has said that he may leave the series, and contracts for a ninth season have yet to be signed, leaving everything up in the air.
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2009-04-15 13:15:48
