Let’s admit it. Kara Dioguardi is hot. But we digress.

Her addition to the new season of American Idol has indeed spiced up the panel of judges, composed of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. Now you have two women that can balance out opinions of men.

It is now clear that Kara and Simon will be in loggerheads. Both have strong personalities. Also, both have an interesting bio, which explains the differences in opinion. As one aspiring AI pointed out during the auditions in San Francisco, the smug Cowell has provided this reality show its brutal honesty. (Sometimes, some people really need to be told that they don’t have a tinge of singing talent, heh).  But with Dioguardi around, perhaps we can expect more fireworks from the panel of judges. Weeee.

Just to give you an idea about who Dioguardi is, here’s here brief bio from the official AI  website:

One of the industry’s most sought after songwriters and producers, Kara DioGuardi’s songs have appeared on more than 100 million records. They have been recorded by Grammy award-winning artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, and many more.

Over the last four years, she has been awarded 10 BMI Pop Awards for having written the most performed songs on radio. From her catalog of several hundred songs, over 264 have been released on major labels worldwide; and over 165 have appeared on multi-platinum selling albums. Kara co-owns Arthouse Entertainment, where she develops and mentors fellow hit writers, producers and artists.

“We are turning the heat up on Idol this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges’ table,” said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America’s most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show.”

“We had originally intended for American Idol to have four judges,” said executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. “We’ve seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers.”

Mike Darnell, President, Alternative Programming of FOX, added, “With Kara by her side, Paula finally has some back-up and now there is going to be a lot more ‘girl power’ on the show.”

Check out this official AI forum on what they think about the feisty Dioguardi. They have mixed feelings about her.

Also, watch this video showing Kara going around town asking people if they know about the fourth judge of AI.