Seacrest Definitely In ... DioGuardi Out?

Thanks to a brand new $45 million deal, Ryan Seacrest will be back hosting "American Idol" next season -- but Kara DioGuardi might have reason to worry.

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Seacrest -- who is now richer than fettuccine alfredo -- was eating with Jennifer Lopez this weekend at Madeo when we suggested she take Paula Abdul's place on the panel ... Ryan said he'd love to see J. Lo sitting "next to" her.

They'd be crazy to get rid of Simon ... Kara D., not so much.



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91. Seacrest I know.. who's this bikini-wearing chick that writes bad songs again?
Is the show supposed to be about her or what?

Posted at 3:15PM on Jul 19th 2009 by wat?

92. Please bring back the REAL American Idol judges ... Randy, Paula, and Simon. THEY helped make Idol the number one show on television. Kara seems like a nice person but she is NOT a television personality. She doesn't seem to have ANY personality. The other three and Ryan all have their quirks and shortcomings but the chemistry between the four of them works. Kara made it all out of SYNC, and hard to watch last year.

Posted at 6:40PM on Jul 20th 2009 by Beth

93. J-lo would be a good replacement for Paula Abdul and the ratings would probably go higher with J-Lo. That would be cool.

Posted at 9:25AM on Jul 20th 2009 by Jim Grant

94. Kara is the worst thing they've done. Please keep Simon and Paula and GET RID OF KARA. She is absolutely horrible.

Posted at 9:41AM on Jul 20th 2009 by Dodie

95. Kara is a Paula Abdul wannabe...Simon id the Hunky British Sexy Tough Guy, Randy is the Laid back mellow kickin it Homeboy, and Paula is the Hot tiny Sexy Big hearted (and chested lol) American sweetheart...So what spot does that leave for Kara to have ...Let her clean the chewing gum off the bottom of the seats..and keep the bathrooms clean and smelling fresh that would be a great contribution for her but just make sure she keeps her mouth shut..and her clothes on please!!!!

Kick Kara to the curb,Give Paula a Raise and lets find a new True Idol....Idol has been going to h*ll in a hand basket for the last few years every since Taylor Hicks beat Daughtry...just shows ya America is one screwed up place...lets get the show back where it belongs..i've always heard if somethings NOT BROKE DON'T TRY TO FIX IT...PAULA, SIMON, RYAN AND RANDY RULE!!!

Posted at 6:29PM on Jul 20th 2009 by Apryl

96. Ryan ,paula AND RYAN ARE THE BACKBONE OF THIS SHOW>> MESS WITH ANY OF THEM AND RUIN YOUR SHOW....get rid of that other know nothing female judge and pay Paula her pay....YOU MIGHT SAVE YOUR SHOW!!!

Posted at 6:45PM on Jul 20th 2009 by MOM

97. GET RID OF KARA!! She needs to get lost. NO One likes her. Don't the producers at IDOL realize that?? She SUCKS!! BIG TIME!! THe woman is so pathetic. IF she comes back then she must be related to SIMON FULLER OR FUCKING HIM! Cause she sucks!!

Posted at 6:45PM on Jul 20th 2009 by leakitreal

98.
What I was going to say, 99 percent of the people here agree with me, so thanks for that. To the producers of American Idol: I was a fervent admirer of your show since the beginning until you came with another judge: Kara. Then I didn't watch so much, neither did my family and everyone I know. I also didn't like when Kara showed up her body to impress people on the show. I think that was 'taky' and out of place for a family show. Even thought the bikini scene means nothing is How she introduced her body, like a revenge. Bad language, bad example for the teens, teaching them to be vengeful. You should be proud of what you have regardless of how much or less you have, you don't have to flaunt it! I also don't like her personality, she pretty much repeats what the other judges say.I have nothing to say about her except that she has a good voice, I heard it on the show. But guess what so does Paula. I grew up listening to Paula's music. I love her voice too, but this time she brings 'variety' to the show and expertise since she knows music. She knows who's got it and who doesn't. And she is pretty fair with people. Paula is like is an exotic island herself, sometimes I can't wait to watch the show to see what Paula is going to do or say this time. But that's Paula and we LOVE her! Please don't get rid of her. Paula, Randy and Simon are like the 3 musketeers, inseparables. I also think that what Ryan meant to say about Paula and Jennifer duo is just a joke, he knows it will never happen, so TMZ please lighten upt, Will you? Thank you for letting me voice my opinion.

Posted at 12:00PM on Jul 22nd 2009 by marty

99. OK... HOW CAN YOU GIT RID OF PAULA??? I KNOW SHE IS NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED BUT SHE IS LIKE AI FAMILY... FROM THE START SHE HAS BEEN ON THE SHOW AND HER AND RANDY AND SIMON WORK GOOD TOGATHER AND MAKE THE SHOW.. EVERY YEAR THIS SHOW IS MAKING SOME NEW CHANGE AND LETS FACE IT NOT ALL CHANGE IS GOOD.. DO NOT LET KARA BACK ON LET HER GO DO WHAT EVER SHE DOES I MEAN SHE DID NOTHING FOR THE SHOW. LETS JUST GO BACK TO THE WAY IT WAS AND LEAVE IT THAT WAY.. THE ONY THING IS ,I REALLY DONT THINK RYAN IS WORTH 15 MIL A YEAR WHY NOT GIVE THEM ALL THE SAME AMOUNT AND THAT WOULD STOP THAT FIGHT.

Posted at 8:06PM on Jul 26th 2009 by fitzzy40

100. Please please please take Kara D. off Idol. I don't know exactly why I cannot stand her, but she makes me sick! Paula deserves to come back and with a raise. She has earned it. A lot of people watch the show just to hear what nonsense Paula will say next. It's sooooo funny to see Simon roll his eyes when she rambles on. Hilarious! The show will never be as entertaining sans Paula.

Posted at 4:07PM on Jul 26th 2009 by Sherry

101. American Idol has not been the same since the new lady came on. I really stopped watching because 4 is too many. I loved the show when it was just Paula, Randy and Simon. Why break something when it works. Give Paula the money. You are going to loose so many viewers this year. Ryan is great. I guess you just want young kids watching and not the middle aged people. I do hope you do what is right. Paula is the best and she makes it so interesting to watch

Posted at 4:28PM on Aug 6th 2009 by SR

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