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American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi makes a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of Miley Cyrus’ hit Disney show ‘Hannah Montana’. In the episode ‘Judge Me Tender’, Miley’s character fills in for Kara alongside judges Andy and Byron on the reality show ‘America’s Top Talent’. Her stint as a guest judge turns complicated though when her friend Oliver (Mitchel Musso) auditions and delivers a knock out performance. Kara’s episode of ‘Hannah Montana’ will premiere next Sunday, October 18 at 7:30PM ET/PT on the Disney Channel. I wonder why it was Kara that they had as the guest. Maybe they’re all trying to make her more likeable for the next season of AI.

A lot of American Idol fans are feeling the sting of the news that Paula Abdul will no longer be part of the show. Ryan Seacrest recently went on his Twitter to tell us how he felt when he found out. The host said “Idol and the cast have grown with each other over the last 8 seasons..I can’t imagine the panel without puala. She’s a star @ a great friend.” Funny how he can’t even spell her name right. I wonder how Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson feel about their fellow judge leaving. I think anyone could care less about Kara DioGuardi’s thoughts on the matter.

One of the youngest competitors on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent, Hollie Steel, is definitely not made of steel. The aspiring singer made it all the way to the semi-finals but she had a breakdown in the middle of it. During the live show on Friday, Hollie’s nerves got the best of her and she forgot her lyrics, with her performance crumbling shortly after. Hollie actually began crying on stage. The little girl begged to start over again and was told that she couldn’t. However, show creator and judge Simon Cowell vetoed his producers and let Hollie perform again later on in the broadcast. I don’t think that’s fair. The girl may be 10 but there are rules you know?

American Idol judge Simon Cowell has stunned contestants by telling them: “Don’t listen to me.”

The acid-tongued judge was lost for words after two hopefuls he backed as potential winners finished bottom in US viewers’ voting.

He had lavished praise on the performances of Matt Giraud and Adam Lambert, but they were left facing elimination after votes from American viewers were added up.

And teenager Allison Iraheta, who Cowell had warned could be “in trouble” on Tuesday night’s show, sailed through to the final four.

So when host Ryan Seacrest asked if Cowell had any advice for the contestants for next week, the Brit shrugged: “I’m probably the last person to give advice at the moment.

“Don’t listen to me.”

Cowell had told Giraud his performance of My Funny Valentine was “brilliant”. But Giraud was the unlucky singer eliminated after failing to get enough support from US fans.