Though these American Idol judges haven't been the ... when he was diagnosed with COVID-19. Season 8 also introduced a fourth ...

Kara DioGuardi joined the judging panel in the eighth season of American Idol in 2009. Her addition expanded the panel to four judges, including her alongside Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy ...

Married to contractor Mike McCuddy since 2009, DioGuardi appeared on the American Idol judging panel for two seasons before announcing her exit after the show’s ninth season, in 2010.

Through the years, the show has boasted a range of renowned musicians and artists as its judges ... (Image via Getty Images) Kara DioGuardi joined the American Idol judging panel in 2009.