Carrie Underwood was the obvious pick to join the judging panel after Katy Perry's exit, according to 'American Idol showrunner ...

ABC’s American Idol Season 23 welcomes season 4 winner Carrie Underwood as Katy Perry’s replacement. Underwood is known as one of the most successful winners of the reality TV competition series.

However, there were plenty of Perry defenders, too ... a judge for seven seasons alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Carrie saying yes to so many unqualified contestants..

She’s got jokes! Carrie Underwoodtook to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes footage from her Las Vegas residency, ...

ABC's American Idol returned for a brand new season on Sunday, with a very familiar face behind the judge's table: Carrie Underwood .

From one girl boss to another! Carrie Underwood made her debut as Katy Perry‘s replacement on American Idol during the Season 23 premiere on Sunday, March 9, prompting fans to debate about who ...

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Carrie Underwood replaced Katy Perry as the judge of 'American Idol' after the 'Roar' singer announced that she was leaving the show to focus on her career (Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ...

Carrie’s experience as a contestant is both an advantage and a challenge. She won American Idol in 2005 and knows exactly ...

However, there were plenty of Perry ... Carrie saying yes to so many unqualified contestants.. Luke looks fed up. Lionel is rolling with it for now.. I turned the station. Missing Katy..

Carrie Underwood joined the 'American Idol' judging panel after Katy Perry's exit from the show (@abc/Screengrab, American Idol/YouTube) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' kicked off Season 23 ...