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Carrie Underwood to Step Down From ‘American Idol’ Amid New Controversies?

Will Carrie Underwood step down from 'American Idol' amid criticism from fans?

And the issue has attracted more attention than ever amid surprising controversies surrounding Carrie’s first (and possibly last) season on the judges’ panel. Carrie Underwood performs “America the Beautiful” during the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. As Parade magazine points out, Carrie crooned along with Houston’s hit “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” and the video of her performance received a very mixed response from fans.

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