Katrina Darrell shocked the judges of American Idol when she walked in wearing a skimpy bikini. The newest judge Kara DioGuardi immediately disliked Katrina, and let her know it. Fortunately, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson voted to send Katrina to Hollywood, which caused Paula Abdul to vote with the guys. Kara was so mad she even tried to do a sing off with Katrina, but Katrina responded coldly that Kara’s demonstration wasn’t any better. BURN! There is will be an ongoing cat fight between a judge and a contestant, especially if Katrina were to perform every song in the same bikini. HA!

Ryan Seacrest was also a bit tongue tied, especially when slutty Katrina kissed and tried to make out with him by the pool.

Later DioGuardi talked to Ryan about Darrell further saying:

"To her credit, she’s gotten so much attention. It was probably a good call to wear the bikini at the end of the day, but we wouldn’t be talking about the bikini if she killed the song."

Asked by Seacrest if she’d send through a "pretty" girl before a "cute" girl, DioGuardi said, "It’s hard to say. But pretty and cute … they’re important. It’s a visual medium. You’re going to see people on the covers and in the press."

"Of course, I want a pretty girl," she said, "but I’m not just looking for a pretty girl; I’m looking for an incredible voice, great stage presence. I’m a big champion of women. I’m not the kind of woman who’s going to drag a woman down."

"I vote for women," DioGuardi said. "I love women and want them to succeed."

Kara DioGuardi should know, she’s beautiful herself, and she can’t say that didn’t help her career. However, that doesn’t mean she won’t try to derail Darrell’s chances of winning the competition.

Darrell will add an Antonella Barba spark to the show however. So far we’ve found some modeling work by Darrell on lovinlife.ca, but we’re hoping to find pics with far less clothes to share with you.

With the ratings 10 percent lower for this season premiere compared to last season, the show needs a little controversy and spark to get people watching.

Paula Abdul appeared on David Letterman in a very odd outfit. Dave bashed Simon Cowell to get Paula more comfortable before he tried talking her into suing the producers of American Idol and Fox, starting at the 5:30 mark.

American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe talked to People about Paula’s alleged stalker Paul Goodspeed, as well as Goodspeed’s suicide that is still being talked about:

"You do not take somebody in that room that you believe is a danger to herself or a danger to Paula… [Goodspeed] had been through an audition process with the producers, an audition process with the executive producers, and we were wheeling her in as a huge fan of Paula Abdul. This is what we knew: She was a great fan, she was a lovely girl. And a great fan of Paula."

"This is three years ago," said the former producer. "I honestly say I can’t remember the conversation. If Paula said, that’s what she said, I believe her… I’m not angry with Paula. I think Paula’s in a position of: ’It wasn’t my fault,’ and reaching out from that point of view. For her (Paula Goodspeed) family’s sake, it should really be dropped."

With the tension between Paula and Abdul many are speculating this could be the last year Abdul appears on American Idol. Abdul’s rep says:

"She’s going on the show. Absolutely. She’s looking forward to it, she’s doing press to promote it. She’s going to be as big of a part of American Idol as she’s always been. It’s going to be an exciting season."

Paula Abdul had a long talk with Barbara Walters about her 17 year stalker who ended up killing herself in front of Paula’s home. Paula claims Simon Cowell and American Idol have been trying to destroy her career, and make her look bad, even going so far as to blame her appearance of being on drugs or alcohol on both Simon and American Idol.

Paula can’t blame others for her own behavior. Now that Paula is lashing out at American Idol the way Rosie lashed out at Barbara Walters, we can begin some serious discussion about Paula leaving American Idol.

A fan, or stalker, named Paula Goodspeed who was obsessed with Paula Abdul appears to have committed suicide by drug overdose late Tuesday. The fan was found dead outside Abdul’s home by police, who were told they might find the fan there after he mother filed a missing persons report.

The fan tried out for American Idol in 2006.

Kara DioGuardi will join Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson, as a judge when the eighth season of American Idol premieres in January. Mike Darnell, president, alternative programming of Fox, said:

"For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges’ table."

Paula just had surgery on her neck to try to get rid of the pain. Looks like she might need more pain killers, which means her loopy behavior on Idol might require some time off from Idol this coming season. Kara will make a good replacement for Paula if she is unable to fulfill her contractual requirements.