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Carrie Underwood has been confirmed as a judge on next season of “American Idol.”
Underwood appeared on “Good Morning America” to talk about her new job.
“I feel like I’ve been on both sides of the coin, so I think I can offer insight and help and a different perspective,” she said.
Underwood was the show’s winner in 2005.
.@CarrieUnderwood Go back and say @American Idol “I feel like I’m at home”: “I feel like I’ve been on both sides of the coin. I think I can offer insight, help and a different perspective.”Carrie Underwood on #GMA #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/xUb9jzdh34
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 2, 2024
translation:
Carey said her return to the singing competition show “feels like coming home.”
When asked what kind of judge she would be, she replied: “I’m not going to lie, I’m going to be very honest, but I also want to be a constructive and encouraging judge.”
“GMA’s” Sam Champion said he doesn’t think she’s being too harsh on the contestants, and Khalid agreed, “No, not at all. Just ask my kids.”
Underwood replaces Katy Perry, who left the show after seven seasons.
Carey will juggle “American Idol” with her Las Vegas residency.
