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Perhaps in an effort to renew fading interest in the still extremely popular series, producers have decided to add a fourth judge to the table.

Singer Kara DioGuardi (pictured) will join Simon, Paula and Randy on the panel when the show returns next year.

I'm sorry, but who? Ya'd think they woulda picked someone a bit more recognizable for television's number one rated show, but maybe they tapped the singer/songwriter (who's written hits for Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Faith Hill, The Pussycat Dolls, Ashlee Simpson and Celine Dion) to lend a bit more "credibility" to the comments of the judges.

How do you think she'll fit in with the rest:




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