<p id=”par-1_81″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/carrie-underwood”>Carrie Underwood</a> returned to her roots with <em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/american-idol/?swcfpc=1″>American Idol</a></em> Season 23. The country music superstar, who won the show’s fourth season in 2005, stepped into the judges’ panel to replace <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/katy-perry/?swcfpc=1″>Katy Perry</a>. Now, she sits alongside alums Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, bringing her wealth of experience and insight to the competition. Unfortunately, rumors are swirling that <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/american-idol-ryan-seacrest-allegedly-ensures-carrie-underwood-avoids-pitfalls-stays-golden-fans.html/”>Underwood might not be the best fit</a> for the show. Here’s what a source said about how she might “ruffle” a few feathers. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-carrie-underwood-s-influence-might-be-hurting-american-idol-a-source-says”>Carrie Underwood’s ‘influence’ might be hurting ‘American Idol,’ a source says</h2>
<p id=”par-2_54″><em>American Idol </em>fans were ecstatic when they discovered that <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/american-idol-carrie-underwood-making-substantially-less-money-katy-perry-source-says.html/”>Carrie Underwood was taking Katy Perry’s place</a>. Underwood has become one of the most successful winners the series has ever had. Her country music has taken the world by storm, and viewers were excited to see her judge alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. </p>
<p id=”par-3_35″>Unfortunately, the <em>American Idol</em> crew allegedly has divided opinions regarding Underwood. A source told <a href=”https://www.the-sun.com/tv/14092347/american-idol-carrie-underwood-influence-ruining-legacy/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>The U.S. Sun</a> that some people on the show’s set “say that Carrie’s influence is ruining the legacy of the show.”</p>
<p id=”par-4_69″>“Things started great with her this season, but the longer she’s been a judge, the more feathers she has ruffled,” the source alleged. “The crew thought at first she was nervous and distant, but I think she’s just cold, even if that’s not her intention. It still hasn’t seemed to click with her that this is a worldwide franchise with hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars on the line.”</p>
<p id=”par-5_28″>This report comes after a divisive faith-based episode. <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/american-idol-season-23-crew-not-think-easter-special-completely-appropriate-source-says.html/”><em>American Idol</em> aired “Songs of Faith,”</a> a three-hour event, to celebrate Easter — and Underwood was allegedly all for it.</p>
<p id=”par-6_49″>“It’s the first time they’ve done a faith-based episode, and the crew was polarized by it,” another insider told the <a href=”https://www.the-sun.com/tv/14057901/carrie-underwood-american-idol-easter-faith-pushed-inappropriate/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>publication</a>. “Some didn’t think it’s completely appropriate but felt uncomfortable speaking up about it, while others saw no problem with it, as it didn’t focus on a specific religion.”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-previous-sources-said-the-crew-prefers-carrie-underwood-to-katy-perry”>Previous sources said the crew prefers Carrie Underwood to Katy Perry</h2>
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<p id=”par-7_40″>Working with <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/american-idol-carrie-underwood-big-problem-being-judge.html/”>Carrie Underwood on <em>American Idol</em> Season 23</a> is certainly different for the crew than working with Katy Perry. Perry brought an eccentric energy to the set, often making headlines with her bold behavior. Underwood remains more reserved. </p>
<p id=”par-8_20″>A source previously told <a href=”https://www.the-sun.com/tv/13163299/american-idol-prefers-carrie-underwood-chaotic-katy-perry-judge/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>The U.S. Sun</a> that Underwood made the crew “happier and more comfortable” than Perry did. </p>
<p id=”par-9_60″>“I hate to sound so cheesy, but actually, it’s like it’s a ray of sunshine after a chaotic and stormy few years with some of the on-camera talent,” the source said. “To put it bluntly, everyone in the crew, the studio suits, all the producers — really everyone is much happier and more comfortable now with Carrie on the panel.”</p>
<p id=”par-10_14″>However, the crew could’ve changed their tune since the source spoke in December 2024.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-some-fans-find-the-country-superstar-boring”>Some fans find the country superstar boring</h2>
<p id=”par-11_44″>Carrie Underwood is still getting used to being a judge on <em>American Idol</em>. While Katy Perry brought a chaotic energy to the judges’ panel, many fans on <a href=”https://www.reddit.com/r/americanidol/comments/1hmx855/american_idol_crew_prefers_carrie_underwood_as/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Reddit</a> noted how they find Underwood to be predictable and boring alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.</p>
<p id=”par-12_19″>“Speaking as a viewer and longtime <em>American Idol </em>fan, give me chaotic Katy Perry any day!” one fan wrote.</p>
<p id=”par-13_30″>” … [S]he is very very very … very booooring,” another fan wrote. “Nice as anyone out there, but booring. Katy was crazy and crazy works well for TV [sic].”</p>
<p id=”par-14_47″>‘Sorry, but Katy makes the rest of the group,” another viewer commented. “Without her, there is nothing. She is crazy and funny and sometimes inappropriate and too much, but it is fine because the other two judges are very simple. I will miss her a whole lot.”</p>
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