Kara is the most RELEVANT judge. She's written songs for people that the CD buying public have heard of and hasn't just "played on that Mariah record" or "guided careers of..." I think she's a female Simon to an extent, except she actually has musical talent. I think Paula likes having another girl around. I remember when she used to have "crush contestants" Randy and Simon would shoot her down and they wouldn't make it through and the girls like Bikini Girl would get through and pretty boys wouldn't. Hopefully Kara will bring balance. I can see Simon and Kara getting into some big time fights. If we thought the RJ--Randy/Simon battle was heated from Season One...I think we could be in for some fireworks.