LOS ANGELES.- Carrie Underwood ser la prxima singer in sitting behind the judges’ table in American Idoltaking Katy Perry’s place after her departure from the show in May.
Underwood, who rose to fame after winning the singing competition show in 2005, returns 20 years later as judge for the next season, which will premiere in spring 2025. She is the first alumna of American Idol who becomes a judge.
“I’m proud of everything I was able to accomplish on the show, and I’m so proud of everything I’ve accomplished since then,” Underwood said in an emotional video announcing her new job.
The singer, who is the most decorated artist in the history of the CMT Country Music Awards with 25 wins, caused a sensation with her performance of I Cant Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt at her audition and quickly became a fan favorite.
Underwood has also won eight Grammy Awards and consistently tops the charts with her albums and singles. She will join Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who have seven seasons as judges under their belts, for the 23rd season of the franchise.
This upcoming season marks 20 years since Carrie won America’s hearts in Idol and began his successful career winning multiple Grammy Awards. As a former idol and dynamic musical force, brings a remarkably unique perspective to one of the most popular shows on television, Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, said in an ABC statement. This is a complete culmination moment for both the show and the audiences who have tuned in for more than two decades. Welcome home, Carrie.”
Veteran host Ryan Seacrest, who has been with the show since its premiere, will also return. Seacrest will also take over Pat Sajak’s role as host of Wheel of Fortune it’s okay
Auditions for American Idol
Auditions for the new season will begin on August 12 with the national talent search Idol Across America and will end in September. The season will premiere in the spring and will be available to watch on ABC and Hulu.
American Idol premiered in 2002 on Fox and was a hit for the network, but was cancelled in 2016. After two years off the air, the show was revived by ABC and has aired there for seven seasons. Perry is the first of the show’s second-season judges to leave.
A representative for Underwood did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
FUENTE: AP