Kara DioGuardi Not Singing Stern's Praises As Possible 'Idol' Judge

By Bryan Alexander Posted Feb 10th 2010 12:45PM

A current 'American Idol' judge has finally spoken up about the reports that Howard Stern could take Simon Cowell's chair at the judges' table, and she seems less than thrilled by the prospect.

Kara DioGuardi claimed in a Wednesday morning 'Idol' press conference that she doesn't know if Stern is truly going to take the spot, but she clearly wasn't keen on the idea.

"I don't think he has a musical background or any kind of music... um... anything," she said, declining to mention the shock jock by name. "If you are going to replace Simon, you have to have that background. Someone who knows about signing great artists and being a part of their career from the very beginning like (Simon) has done."

"That's probably a precursor for whomever takes that position if they are not a big artist that has been through it themselves," DioGuardi added.

By those standards, indeed, Stern probably would not make it to Hollywood Week, which continues tonight. She did point out on the Stern discussion: "Right now, that's just a rumor."

Also a rumor, and a bad one at that -- the reports of on-set tension between Cowell and new judge Ellen DeGeneres. "These things are just ridiculous," said DioGuardi. "Last year, it was Kara and Paula (Abdul) fighting each other. Kara sits in the corner."

"You have to take any rumor you hear about 'American Idol' with a grain of salt. They are usually not true."

On Ellen's first night, DioGuardi declined to give a letter grade. "I think she did great," she added.

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Tags: american idol, kara dioguardi

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Saturday 27 February

By GUMMY BEAR

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HOWARD STERN IS ONE SICK PUPPY(PIT BULL). IF HE GO's ON IDOL,I AM DONE, STICK A FORK IN ME IM DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday 13 February

By Cris

YOU sir are an a**hole Aladdin. You obviously know little about Howard Stern to make that statement. Hmmm...been involved with radio since 1975, two best selling books, movie about his life that made a substantial amount of money, of and by the way he is the highest paid radio personality EVER. Being involved in radio and interviewing thousands of artists throughout those years including many people would consider some of the best musicians of all time, I feel he would have more to contribute that you are giving him credit for.

By squibber

Fox or american idol shoud never even consider this pervert as a judge. Now if it was a strip show or wet T shirt contest, he would be your man.What happened to americas morals? And why dose it have to be a male? I VOTE STEVIE NICKS.

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