Steven Tyler's Daughter: He's Saving "American Idol"

New "American Idol" judge Steven Tyler has given audiences a fair share of edgy soundbites since the new season began -- and his daughter said she thinks it's keeping the ratings up.

From creepily admiring the looks of a 15-year-old girl, to getting occasionally bleeped out by the Fox show's editors, Mia Tyler told Life & Style that her rocker daddy is way more interesting than Simon Cowell and his nasty quips.

"We're a very sarcastic family," said Mia, a plus-sized model and Liv Tyler's paternal half-sister. "He's the funniest man I know. He's saving the show because it was kind of boring before. There's only so many times you can watch Simon be mean to people."

While Mia may be biased, there's no doubt that the Aerosmith frontman's comments are entertainingly unpredictable. For example, he said about one contestant: "Water that flower 'cause I think it's gonna grow."

And it sounds like Tyler is having a fun time doing it.

"He loves [being a judge]!" Mia said.

Liv Tyler, the rocker's famous actress daughter, also gushed about her dad on the show recently, explaining she got "goose bumps" watching her dad.

Now that's a supportive family!

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler Well Received by 'American Idol' Contestants

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler were greeted by star struck "American Idol" contestants as they debuted on the judging panel. Randy Jackson at times felt he was living in the shadow of their overwhelming fame, but the "Idol" veteran held his own among the rookies.

Neither newbie took on Simon Cowell's sinister role, but Steven spit out some witty phrases. The kind Jennifer found it hard to say "no" to the contestants with a glimmer of hope in their eyes, but was forced to draw the line when singers were not up to par.

Many of "American Idol" season 10's most promising contestants were merely in elementary school when the show debuted a decade ago. In the first two days of the audition round, the metropolitan area-based teens tried to prove they were mature beyond their years at the New York and New Jersey auditions.

Steven Tyler may not have been "feeling that pizazz" with Kenzie Palmer's audition, but all three judges agreed the 15-year-old student from Pennsylvania deserved to progress. Randy Jackson tapped the vibrant Victoria Huggins, 16, as having "the most personality ever on 'Idol.'" The bubbly and comedic youth from Lumberton, NC earned her plane ticket to LA by hopping aboard "The Midnight Train to Georgia."

Veteran contestant Rachel Zevita was "shocked" that J. Lo recognized her from her season six appearance, in which she was dismissed from the show after making it to Hollywood. Although her rendition of "Hallelujah" didn't live up to the expectations Jennifer set for her, Steven said, "We ought to let her in the door, water that flower, and let her grow." With a golden ticket in hand, Rachel will be en route to Hollywood for a second chance at fame and glory.