The “Before He Cheats” singer reflected on how she feels returning to “American Idol” after she won the fourth season of the competition show in 2005.
“It feels like home,” Underwood said. “There are so many people that even still work on the show that were there when I was a contestant.”
“I feel like being on both sides of the coin, I’ll be able to hopefully offer some insight, and help. . . . “
Carrie Underwood says she’ll be honest but not too tough on American Idol contestants. WireImage
The official announcement was made on Thursday morning, revealing that Underwood will be Katy Perry’s replacement on the next season of “American Idol.”
“This upcoming season marks 20 years since Carrie won America’s hearts on ‘Idol’ and launched her successful multi-GRAMMY Award-winning career. As a former Idol and dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective to one of the most popular shows on television,” Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group, said in a press release.
“This is a full-circle moment both for the show and audiences at home who have been tuning in for over two decades. Welcome home, Carrie.”
Underwood claims that her biggest problem is that she cannot lie. WireImage
“I went from nobody knowing my name to tens of millions of people watching the show,” she said in a video announcing her new job. “I’m proud of everything I was able to accomplish on the show, and I’m so proud of everything I’ve accomplished since.”
Auditions for the new season will begin on August 12.
Underwood recently announced an extension of her “Reflection” Las Vegas residency at Resorts World, with a number of shows added through spring 2025.
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