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Carrie Underwood Knows Judging ‘American Idol’ Will Be ‘Challenging’ but It’s ‘a Job of a Lifetime’


After it was revealed Carrie Underwood will return as an American Idol judge, sources exclusively tell Life & Style bosses hope she'll 'deliver big ratings.'

According to the Life & Style source, the “Before He Cheats” songstress is “being paid handsomely and is under no illusions that it’ll be a very challenging role, particularly after all the abuse and scrutiny Katy got when she was on board.” However, the insider adds, there’s “no doubt” fellow Idol winner Kelly Clarkson ‘s success on The Voice is also working in Carrie’s favor. Kevin Winter/Getty Images“The bosses are relieved to have a glamorous country star of Carrie’s caliber on board, plus she has the history with the show,” the source says.

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