Dioguardi: 'Idol' might go back to 4-judge format

Dioguardi: 'Idol' might go back to 4-judge format
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Kara Dioguardi says the two-judge format could be a one-time thing on "American Idol."

Tuesday's show switched things up by allowing only a pair of judges to review a singer because of time constraints. But Dioguardi, the fourth addition to the judges' panel, expects the series will return to normal next week, giving everyone a chance to chime in.

Dioguardi, who was paired with Randy Jackson, says she learned of the format change shortly before the telecast. She says it was a "safety" measure because last week's performance show ran over schedule.

Simon Cowell blamed her and Paula Abdul for talking too much.

Dioguardi jokingly responds that Cowell will never blame himself for "Idol" snafus.

Published 4/15/09 by


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  • They never should have added this fourth judge. There was nothing wrong with the3 judges. Now we cannot hear Simon make honest assessments? The new judge has got to go. Period.
    Anonymous 5/1/09 Reply
  • Loved it with Paula, Randy and Simon!
    Anonymous 4/15/09 Reply
  • They should never have added a fourth judge BIG MISTAKE
    Anonymous 4/15/09 Reply