Carrie Underwood Is Coming Back To American Idol…As A Judge!
Carrie Underwood is returning to where it all began…the set of American Idol…only this time, she will be a judge!
Before becoming a country music superstar, Underwood was just a girl from the small town of Checotah, Oklahoma. She auditioned for Idol‘s fourth season in 2005, and blew everyone away.
Underwood was crowned the winner of the season. Now, she’s one of the show’s most successful contestants, with millions of albums sold and numerous awards to her name.
Except for a brief hiatus, Idol has continued to crown new winners in the years since Underwood’s big win. For seven seasons, the judges have been Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan.
But, before this year’s season, Perry announced she was leaving the show. Since then, many names have been tossed around as her potential replacement, including Jon Bon Jovi, P!nk, and Meghan Trainor.
However, no one knew exactly who Idol was considering for the role. Even Luke Bryan admitted he wasn’t sure who the show had in mind.
So imagine everyone’s surprise when it was announced that Underwood is stepping up to take Perry’s place!
Idol shared the big news on Thursday (August 1). They posted a video outlining Underwood’s own American Idol journey and how she’s looking forward to helping other singers pursue their dreams in her new role as a judge.
Idol Fans React After Learning That Underwood Will Join The Judges’ Table
Fans were thrilled to learn that Underwood is joining American Idol as a judge!
They expressed their joy in the comments section of Idol‘s announcement, writing things such as:
“The absolute best option for the next judge – haven’t watched in years and now I’ll definitely be watching again!!”
“You guys couldn’t have picked better than this. Carrie is one of the reasons American Idol became an iconic show.”
“Haven’t watched in years and will be watching again!!! What an amazing choice!!!!”
“I’m SO excited for next season! Thank you @americanidol for choosing @carrieunderwood as a judge!”
“Def watching this season cause of her!! If Luke stays they’re gonna be a great duo.”
“I think this was the best choice. She can really relate to the contestants.”
“This is a huge win for American Idol. Great pick!”
Check out the video below to watch Idol‘s announcement about Underwood becoming a judge. We can’t wait to see her on the next season of the show!