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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.

American Idol runner up Adam Lambert has just been outed by judge Kara DioGuardi. The judge did a taped interview for The View which aired this past Friday. During the segment, Barbara Walters asked her if she though his perceived sexuality might have influenced the audience to vote for Kris Allen. Kara replied “Well, first of all, I hope not … because we should be judging on talent and viability in the music industry and they both [Lambert and Allen] had that. I don’t think that Adam [Lambert] was ever in [the closet]. I think he was always openly out.” When Barbara reaffirmed that it wasn’t the public’s perception that Adam was openly gay, Kara said “I think he was. I mean from what I’ve seen … I do. I never thought he wasn’t.” I wonder what Kara has seen that the rest of us haven’t.

American Idol’s fourth judge Kara DioGuardi has been getting all the attention lately. First, she made the headlines as the newest Idol judge and then because of her engagement. Now. the singer-songwriter-judge adds another feather to her cap by recording a duet with Nick Lachey for his “Coming Up For Air” album. The song, which they recorded, was also written by DioGuardi and Lachey. They made a studio demo and then agreed to just find someone else to sing DioGuardi’s part but Lachey said she did a great job on it she will be the other half of the duet.

Lachey said the song “Temporary” will hopefully be big for both of them not only because they had a great time producing the song but also DioGuardi is very talented she deserves the opportunity. Lachey is however not sure if DioGuardi can go with him on a tour since she will be too busy.