Kara DioGuardi Officially Exits American Idol

It has been confirmed that Kara DioGuardi’s work with “American Idol” is officially over.

With Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres exiting from American Idol, Kara told, “I felt like I won the lottery when I joined American Idol two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave Idol.”

Kara adds, “I am very proud to have been associated with American Idol — it has truly been an amazing experience.”

“American Idol” executive producer Simon Fuller said, “I will miss having her on the show, but I look forward to working with her in music for many years to come.”