Carrie Underwood Returns to ‘American Idol’ as New Judge – National
Carrie Underwood will be the next singer to sit behind the judges’ table on American Idolreplacing Katy Perry after his departure from the show in May.
Underwood, who rose to fame after winning the singing competition in 2005, will return 20 years later as a judge for the next season, which is scheduled to premiere in spring 2025. She is the first American Idol A former student will become a judge.
In an emotional video announcing Underwood’s new hosting gig, she said, “I’m proud of everything I was able to accomplish on the show, and I’m so proud of everything I’ve accomplished since.”
The country singer, who is the most decorated artist in CMT Music Awards history with 25 wins, made waves with her rendition of the Bonnie Raitt song. I can’t force you to love me during her audition, and she quickly became a fan favorite.
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Underwood has also won eight Grammy Awards and regularly tops the charts with her albums and singles. She will join Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who each have seven seasons of experience as judges, for the franchise’s 23rd season.
“This upcoming season marks 20 years since Carrie captured America’s hearts on Idol “She launched her successful and multi-Grammy Award-winning career. As an Idol alum and a dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective to one of television’s most beloved shows,” Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, said in a statement from ABC. “This is a full-circle moment for both the show and the audiences at home who have been watching it for more than two decades. Welcome home, Carrie.”
Ryan Seacrest, the show’s longtime host since its first run, will also be returning. Seacrest also takes over Pat Sajak’s role as host of Wheel of Fortune this autumn.
Auditions for the new season will begin on August 12 with the nationwide talent search “Idol Across America” and will conclude in September. The season is expected to premiere in the spring and will be available on ABC and Hulu.
American Idol The series first aired on Fox in 2002 and was a hit on the network, but was canceled in 2016. After a two-year hiatus, the series was revived by ABC and ran for seven seasons. Perry was the first of the revival’s judges to leave.
A representative for Underwood did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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