“I’m looking for someone with a great voice, but if someone is fifty pounds overweight, I have to tell them the reality - that it might hold them back,” American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi stated recently.

I’ve got the feeling she won’t be working with voluptuous Jennifer Hudson anytime soon. To support her skinny theory, DioGuardi pointed to the recent media coverage of Jessica Simpson, saying “I don’t know if she gained weight, but it’s all I’ve heard about.”

Hey, any publicity is good publicity.

Incoming American Idol 8 contestants should take note: to get on Kara’s good side, stay thin and trim - or get that way, quick.