Idol Sacks Kara DioGuardi: TMZ

Good move: TMZ says that American Idol has fired judge Kara DioGuardi and that the show will return to a three-judge format next season. TMZ says the panel will consist of Randy Jackson, who, at this point, is the only judge returning from last season, and newcomers Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, whose deals are currently being negotiated. The only way DioGuardi will be back, TMZ says, is if J-Lo’s deal falls apart.