Somewhere those two are having a good laugh at the comparison while the producers of American Idol, where Carrie Underwood is returning as a judge this season, are worried about fan backlash affecting ratings.

Carrie Underwood allegedly felt snubbed at the Presidential Inauguration 2025 and not accorded the same respect as previous performers.

Carrie Underwood has broken her silence for the first time since her controversial performance at Donald Trump's inauguration and subsequent diva rumors.