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Carrie Underwood to Replace Katy Perry as a Judge on ‘American Idol’

The former ‘American Idol’ contestant is taking a seat at the judges’ table in place of the ‘Teenage Dream’ artist.

Carrie is expected to appear beside judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan during the upcoming season, which premieres next year. ABC announced the news on Thursday, August 1, with a throwback video of Carrie on the show. Host Ryan Seacrest also confirmed the news in a tweet, writing, “It’s a full-circle moment to go from announcing you as the winner of @AmericanIdol 20 years ago to now welcoming you to the judge’s table.

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