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“American Idol” executives are reportedly in “crisis talks” over Carrie Underwood’s debut as a judge following her performance at President Trump’s inauguration.
After the 41-year-old sang “America the Beautiful” at the Capitol Rotunda before Trump’s swearing-in, calls for a boycott of the upcoming season surfaced, according to the Daily Mail. Insiders claim there are concerns contestants might feel “uncomfortable,” as well as worries from the producers that her involvement could impact ratings.
“Idol contestants come from a wide range of diverse backgrounds, and so do the people who work on the show,” a source claimed. “There are concerns that her apparent political stance might make some contestants feel uncomfortable… There’s also worry that backlash could impact viewership. Her apparent support for Trump doesn’t align with the show’s values of inclusivity and diversity.”
“[One judge] Lionel Richie, who is very liberal, may not see eye to eye with Carrie’s views which could create some tension,” the source continued. “He has never and will never support Trump. The general opinion is that Carrie should have thought about the show’s culture and network values before jumping into such a major role while under contract.”
Here at American Idol, you never forget the moment that changed everything 💙 March 9, join us on the journey to make someone’s dreams come true! pic.twitter.com/k163GjKRQO
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) January 4, 2025
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