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Carrie Underwood's inauguration performance sparks major issue with American Idol
Carrie's decision to perform for Donald Trump was polarising, and prompted calls to boycott her upcoming debut as a judge on the popular ABC show.
American Idol bosses are acutely aware of the impact that Carrie Underwood's inauguration performance could have on the show, with fears it may unravel hard-fought efforts to improve LGBTQ representation. Following years of criticism, Idol has received higher praise since it moved from FOX for an ABC reboot in 2018, providing a more inclusive space for minorities and members of the LGBTQ community. The insider concluded that Carrie 'is a former American Idol contestant and America made her dreams come true, so this is her giving back to the country she loves and which has supported her forever.'
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