Kara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres out of "American Idol," according to reports. TMZ says "Idol" producers have chosen not to renew DioGuardi's contract and will return to a "three-judge format," with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler reportedly replacing DioGuardi on the panel.
Tyler would be the second new addition after Jennifer Lopez, who sources say has closed a deal to replace DeGeneres after the talk show host announced her departure from the show on Thursday.
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Randy Jackson, the only remaining original judge on "American Idol," is said to be keeping his job.
DioGuardi, a songwriter and A&R exec who signed Jason Derulo and Iyaz to Warner Bros. Records, was added as a fourth "Idol" judge on season eight.
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