Kara DioGuardi has admitted that she isn’t sure about returning as a judge to American idol next year, saying she only ever intended to do one season.

“That’s what we’ve discussed. So we’ll see what happens. Hopefully they’ll keep me on,” she told TV Guide.

However when asked if DioGuardi would be returning next season, Simon Cowell said that he “would imagine so”.

“The only say I have is about Ryan, Randy and Paula. I’ve always made it clear that I wouldn’t like to do the show without them,” he said. “So that’s all I’m really concerned about.”

DioGuardi added that she was “grateful to America” for letting her “find her groove on the show”.

“Hopefully, I haven’t disappointed them. It’s been a scary experience at times,” she said.