Carrie Underwood has been confirmed as the newest judge on ‘American Idol’ – making for quite the full circle moment.
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Moments ago, ABC unveiled the Country star as the latest addition to the judging panel for the long-running show’s forthcoming 23rd overall season.
Underwood replaces Katy Perry – who co-anchored Idol for seven seasons – before announcing her departure earlier this year.
She will appear alongside returning judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.
And in a moment of fate, the GRAMMY winner’s onboarding will coincide with the 20th year since she won the singing contest.
Speaking on her time since winning the show, Underwood gushed:
“I went from nobody knowing my name to tens of millions of people watching the show. I’m proud of everything that I was able to accomplish on the show and I’m so proud of everything that I’ve accomplished since.”
“This upcoming season marks 20 years since Carrie won America’s hearts on ‘Idol’ and launched her successful multi-GRAMMY Award-winning career. As a former Idol and dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective to one of the most popular shows on television, This is a full-circle moment both for the show and audiences at home who have been tuning in for over two decades. Welcome home, Carrie.”
Megan Wolflick, showrunner and executive producer of “American Idol. added:
“Carrie Underwood is the first ‘American Idol’ alum ever to join the judging panel. Her global superstar status as the most successful ‘Idol’ winner to date makes her a perfect fit for the show. She embodies the true spirit of ‘Idol’ as she herself is the definition of the Cinderella story. Our future hopefuls will have the chance to receive advice from someone who has walked in their exact footsteps every step of the way. Carrie has always been a strong supporter of ‘Idol,’ and I’m thrilled for her to be reunited with our ‘Idol’ Family.”
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I can’t blame ya! Get that money! When they realized their career is dying, they go to The voice, American idol..
Not shocked Katy’s way too big of a star for AI just saying.
Lies 🤣😂😂
Wiser choice. She is and has more middle ‘Murica appeal (if that area of the country still buys music, that is). Honest question, did any winner make it big since Daughtery?
No black folk up for the job because they all suck. Too busy not expecting white folk to pay for all their unwanted kids.
Girl shut up. Television host and Oscar, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner JHUD says hello. Which of these does Underwood have?? Stupid 😂😂😂
Is Lionel Richie not already on the panel and already black?
Its a shame they didn’t go for an R&B star..
ashy white flops. Beyoncé Rihanna usher and even the black rap girls are more successful than flop Perry and Carrie flop wood lmao white “artists” literally can’t compete
Lies
Lies where? Katy flop and Carrie under flop have never and will never see any of their success, most white “artist” can’t even with their mayo privilege in full force cry about it
One ashy mayo flop replaces the other 🥱
She’s the most successful winner?? Uh..I thought Kelly clarkson was? What’s true?
Kelly Clarkson is more successful globally. But in America sales alone, Carrie underwood surpassed her album sales.
Yet they’re all ashy flips compared to even sza and summer walker 😂😂
I dunno anyone who watches American Idol.
The real vocal bible! The country superstar deserved it!
Flop ashy mayo that can’t sing you meant. No one more this flop hick really 👋🏻
You’re just an ignorant hater. Periodt.
She’s a flop smh you really always gotta come back to the comment to everything you don’t like after they’re new pages? Pathetic