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‘American Idol’ Recruits Winner Carrie Underwood as New Judge
Carrie Underwood has joined 'American Idol' as a judge following Katy Perry's departure. She's the first former winner to return in the position.
Carrie Underwood attends the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on November 03, 2023 in New York City. “She embodies the true spirit of ‘Idol’ as she herself is the definition of the Cinderella story,” Megan Wolflick, who serves as showrunner and executive producer, shared in a statement. In June, Meghan Trainor told Watch What Happens Live ‘s Andy Cohen, “I have begged for this job … I’ve done every interview in the world and said that that is my dream job.” She had the resume for it, having hosted The Four: Battle for Stardom, The Voice UK, and Australian Idol.
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