Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson ar to be joined by a one-fourth judge on the new series of 'American Idol'.
Reuters reports that Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will make her debut on the eighth serial of the show, which returns to US television in January 2009.
DioGuardi has written and produced songs for Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera and previous 'American Idol' winners Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.
She besides co-wrote the Kylie Minogue hit 'Spinning Around' with Abdul and describes herself as "plucky" and a "straight-shooter"
Commenting on DioGuardi connexion the designate, Mike Darnell, Head of Alternative Programming at Fox in the US, said: "For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to stomach the have of existence the only if woman at the judges table. With Kara by her side, Paula eventually has some back-up, and now there is passing to be a great deal more 'girl power' on the show."
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