Why is kara leaving american idol

The timing of the announcement, late on the eve of a holiday weekend, was clearly designed to deflect attention from continued turbulence behind the scenes of the ratings powerhouse. Though DioGuardi's comments gave the impression that it was her decision to leave, there are strong indications that she was given the axe.

On Aug. DioGuardi's departure comes at a turbulent time for "American Idol. This season was also the last for producer Simon Cowell, who announced his impending departure in January.

She will be missed, and we wish her continued success. DioGuardi's departure comes on the heels of a similar announcement from Ellen DeGeneres , who served one season on the show. Longtime judge Simon Cowell also is leaving this season to focus on preparations for the U. No reason was given for DioGuardi's departure, although her statement in the release reads: "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 grateful to Fix, 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! Fox has yet to make an official announcement as to who will comprise the judging panel on the next season of the show, although an announcement is expected in the next two weeks.

The filming schedule of the show that requires the full judging panel starts in mid-September. If only Kara had calmed down a bit and focused on delivering her critical appraisals in a "smart, authentic, straightforward" manner, Santilli speculated that she might still be around. I will miss having her on the show, but I look forward to working with her in music for many years to come. Slezak said he's still mystified by reports that Jackson is the one judge staying on the panel.

His critiques from last season were terrible. You could drag the average person off the street in and put them on a panel, and they wouldn't do much worse. Looking at the majority of other reality contests with judging panels, Slezak said most hew to the unspoken rule of two men and one woman. If reports that Jennifer Lopez is joining the cast are true, that would automatically eliminate DioGuardi and save Jackson due to what Slezak called the "antiquated" logic of such shows.