Kara DioGuardi, American Idol Judges: The First Photos!

The public got its first glimpse of Kara DioGuardi alongside her American Idol judging partners yesterday.

Kara, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson were in Manhattan for a round of season eight auditions. They look like one happy family so far, don't they?

Here are a few more shots of Kara DioGuardi mugging it up with Simon and company. Click to enlarge...