American Idol Judge Shake-Up?

[Smithy]

Sources connected with the "American Idol" negotiations tell TMZ Kara DioGuardi has judged her last contestant on "American Idol" -- because she's been fired.

We're told the show will be going back to a three-judge format and assuming all deals are finalized, the judge's panel will consist of Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

We're told the only way Kara could get a reprieve is if the J-Lo deal falls apart -- but we're told that deal is done.

Ellen DeGeneres announced earlier Thursday that she was leaving the show after just one season.

[Tom4784]

Kara's the best judge they have really, Randy just offers up various versions of 'Dude!' and 'That was off the hook!'.

[Beastie]

I like Kara and Ellen..

[Smithy]

Randy is the only original yet he's also the worst judge -.-

[Strictly Jake]

what?! I like both girls! Damn it! J-lo? Blurgh! Steve tyler legend! Good idea! But keep kara

[GypsyGoth]

I liked Kara, she was a great judge. And Ellen is cool but the show didn't suit her I think.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Kara's the best judge they have really, Randy just offers up various versions of 'Dude!' and 'That was off the hook!'.

sessions presents a randy jackson christmas, featuring such standards as...

'DUDE! DUDE!!!'

and who could forget...

'YO YO YO YO YO'

and everybodys favourite...

'THAT WAS WHACK DAWWWG'

[BB4LIFE_SD]

It's official.

I am done watching American Idol.

[Chri$]

American Idol is died now.