Kara DioGuardi is the New American Idol Judge

Kara DioGuardi is introduced as the new American Idol judge at Chelsea Piers in New York City on Tuesday.

Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson welcomed the new judge with open arms, as they all walked the red carpet and posed for pictures.

�It�s like, you know, having dinner with three people for seven years, and getting quite bored of each other,� Cowell said. �So it�s having a fourth person, new opinion, I think it�s gonna be interesting.�

�Kara has a good reputation of A, having hits; and B, having an opinion. And that�s a good combination,� Cowell said. �And she�s cute.�

According to Randy Jackson, �I think it�s gonna make it sexier.�

Meanwhile, Paula is the one more excited about the latest happening in American Idol, �I know Kara, and she speaks her mind -- so she will be speaking her mind.�

�That�s a nice way of saying she�s bitchy.� commented Simon.

�Then what are you if I�m bitchy?� Kara asked in defense.

"Sincere." Simon replied.

Asked how the new sitting arrangement would be like? Simon said, �I�m gonna sit between the two girls.�

How about Randy? �I�m gonna sit between the two girls as well.�

Kara's songs were recorded by Kelly Clarkson, Christina Agui­lera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and Pink, among others. Included in her Top 40 hits are Rich Girl of Gwen Stefani, Walk Away by Kelly Clarkson and Taking Chances of Celine Dion.