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A former American Idol contestant clams the show is rigged.

We cannot confirm or deny this accusation, but we can report the following series-related news:

Kara DioGuardi is coming back to the judges’ table.

Following weeks of rumors and questions about her status, a source told E! News that DioGuardi is on board for season nine.

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“Her deal is done. There are no ifs, ands or buts,” the insider said. “Done. She will be back.”

Does the return of DioGuardi make you happy or sad?

Perhaps a look back at her most memorable, bare-skinned moment on American Idol last season will sway your opinion in one direction or the other…