American Idol’s latest addition, Carrie Underwood, has received backlash for her empathetic judging style, but she doesn’t seem to be improving. The country superstar was added to the judging panel in the Spring of 2025 as a replacement for the long-running panelist, Katy Perry. Katy’s reality TV stint spanned an impressive 6 seasons before she stepped down. While audiences were excited about Carrie’s introduction on American Idol season 23, she hasn’t lived up to expectations. The star has been heavily scrutinized for her kindhearted nature, but Katy’s was met with similar criticism.
