Carrie Underwood is reportedly returning to “American Idol” as a judge for the show’s 23rd season, replacing Katy Perry as judge.
Carrie Underwood is heading back to “American Idol.”
The Grammy-winning singer, 41, is expected to be named a new judge of the singing competition show that made her famous, according to Deadline.
Underwood will join judges Lionel Richie, 75, and Luke Bryan, 48, while replacing Katy Perry, 39, who announced earlier this year that she would be leaving the show. Perry served as a judge for all seven seasons that aired on ABC.
The Disney-owned network rebooted “Idol” in 2018. It was previously broadcast on Fox from 2002 to 2016.
Underwood won season four of the series in 2005 before selling 85 million records and taking home 8 Grammys, making her one of the most famous and successful “American Idol” alumni.
She also has considerable experience as a host, having returned to “Idol” several times over the years as a mentor and hosting the CMA Awards on ABC between 2008 and 2019.
