Long rumored, now official but with some interesting spin and announced after 8pm ET on a Friday heading into a long holiday weekend.
via press release:
KARA DIOGUARDI DEPARTS “American Idol”
Kara DioGuardi is stepping down from her role as a judge on American Idol. DioGuardi joined American Idol as a judge in the series’ eighth season.
“I felt like I won the lottery when I joined American Idol two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave IDOL,” said DioGuardi. “I am very proud to have been associated with American Idol – it has truly been an amazing experience. I am grateful to FOX, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment, as well as the cast, crew and contestants, for all they have given to me. I look forward to my next challenge, and want to thank everyone who has supported me. All the best to everyone on Season 10!”
“Kara was a great addition to our IDOL family,” said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “I’ve been fortunate to get to know her well, and have always been amazed by her eye for talent and her commitment to developing and mentoring artists. She will be missed, and we wish her continued success.”
“Kara is one of the world’s best songwriters,” stated IDOL creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “She has been passionate and committed to IDOL over the last two seasons. I will miss having her on the show, but I look forward to working with her in music for many years to come.”
“As one of the most proclaimed songwriters in the U.S., Kara brought a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to American Idol,” said Cecile Frot-Coutaz, IDOL executive producer. “We are very grateful for the time she spent on the show, and we wish her nothing but the best in all her future endeavors.”
“Anyone who knows Kara knows that she brings an unbelievable amount of passion, creativity and humility to everything she does,” added IDOL executive producer Ken Warwick. “It has been a joy working with her on IDOL for the past two seasons, and I’m looking forward to seeing what she does next.”
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American Idol is created and executive produced by Simon Fuller, Founder, 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; and Nigel Lythgoe, President, Big Red 2 Entertainment.
Very interesting timing indeed.
May God watch over Kara, that she’s making the right decision.
Not sure If I think this is a good thing for Idol or not.
Originally, I thought she was added in season 8 only so she would have a forum to obtain name recognition which would benefit 19 Entertainment. You know . . .”and here is (insert name) singing a Kara DioGuardi song”
But now, I question how good an idea it is to replace 3 of the 4 judges in one season. They had better be right with the replacements.
I don’t belive American Idol will survive this. There is too much t is not broken shouchange in one season,
This is going to be the fastest fall from the top of a show ever.
This is going to be the fastest fall from the top of a show ever.
This is going to be the fastest fall from the top of a show ever.
This is going to be the fastest fall from the top of a show ever.
I’ve always liked Kara since she 1st joined the show 2 years ago. She obviously knows the music business well and I thought she gave very good advice to the contestants. I think it’s unfair that she got she so much hate, especially from the Paula lovers. I wish her well and obviously she will continue to make her living writing music.
I’ve always liked Kara since she 1st joined the show 2 years ago. She obviously knows the music business well and I thought she gave very good advice to the contestants. I think it’s unfair that she got she so much hate, especially from the Paula lovers. I wish her well and obviously she will continue to make her living writing music.
I don’t find it interesting, I find it mystifying. It was already highly likely they would drop down to 3 judges to fit in “90″ minutes (we’ll see), and there have been no signs she would stay on the roster.
Which is why the Labor Day PR dead period surprises me. Unless they simply want to bury all negative pr (regardless of how minor) on the show while they can.
(Unless you think it is interesting because they’ve signed the two new judges and can safely drop DioGuardi. Which I don’t think is the case.)
I don’t find it interesting, I find it mystifying. It was already highly likely they would drop down to 3 judges to fit in “90″ minutes (we’ll see), and there have been no signs she would stay on the roster.
Which is why the Labor Day PR dead period surprises me. Unless they simply want to bury all negative pr (regardless of how minor) on the show while they can.
(Unless you think it is interesting because they’ve signed the two new judges and can safely drop DioGuardi. Which I don’t think is the case.)
Sinking Ship?
Sinking Ship?
Sinking Ship?
Sinking Ship?
Sinking Ship?
Sinking Ship?
Sinking Ship?
Sinking Ship?