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Carrie Underwood joining 'American Idol' as judge, replacing Katy Perry

Headline from WMUR, from the development of Jul 31, 2024

Newest development Aug 2, 2024 · 2 reportsCarrie Underwood spills the beans on her ‘big problem’ as a judge on American Idol

Carrie Underwood is returning to her roots. The former "American Idol" winner will join the singing competition as a judge in the new season, according to a source close to the show.

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    Carrie Underwood joining 'American Idol' as judge, replacing Katy Perry

    Headline from WMUR ·

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    Carrie Underwood spills the beans on her ‘big problem’ as a judge on American Idol

    Headline from New York Post ·

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33 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deadline

    Carrie Underwood Replacing Katy Perry On ‘American Idol’ (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    American Idol has found its new Katy Perry. Deadline understands that Carrie Underwood has replaced the I Kissed A Girl star on the judging panel. Underwood, of course, rose to fame for winning the fourth season of the ABC show.

  2. Variety

    Carrie Underwood Expected to Replace Katy Perry As New ‘American Idol’ Judge (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Carrie Underwood is coming home to "American Idol." ABC is expected to announce that she will serve as a judge next season, replacing Katy Perry.

  3. WMUR

    Carrie Underwood joining 'American Idol' as judge, replacing Katy Perry (opens WMUR)

    Published

    WMUR's feed description

    Carrie Underwood is returning to her roots. The former "American Idol" winner will join the singing competition as a judge in the new season, according to a source close to the show.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Carrie Underwood Taking ‘American Idol’ Judge’s Seat After Katy Perry Departure (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Former 'American Idol' Winner Carrie Underwood is returning to the show as a judge, taking over the seat vacated when Katy Perry left the show.

  5. Fox News

    'American Idol' alum Carrie Underwood expected to replace Katy Perry as judge next season (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Grammy award-winning country artist Carrie Underwood will reportedly join the "American Idol" team as a judge for season 23 following Katy Perry's departure.

  6. NBC Chicago

    Carrie Underwood will return to 'American Idol' as its newest judge (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Underwood will be filling Katy Perry’s spot after her departure from the show in May.

  7. ABC 7 Chicago

    Carrie Underwood announced as new 'American Idol' judge (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

    Published

    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Carrie Underwood is your newest "American Idol" judge.

  8. Forbes

    Carrie Underwood Named New Judge On ‘American Idol’ (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Carrie Underwood has been named the new judge on "American Idol" in place of Katy Perry.

  9. Entertainment Weekly

    'American Idol' alum Carrie Underwood to replace Katy Perry as show's new judge (opens Entertainment Weekly)

    Published

    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Carrie Underwood is returning to 'American Idol' to fill the judge's seat that Katy Perry left after six years at the show.

  10. Los Angeles Times

    'American Idol' adds Carrie Underwood to its panel of judges, replacing Katy Perry (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Carrie Underwood, who won 'American Idol' in 2005, will replace Katy Perry as a judge for the show when it returns for Season 23.

  11. Fox News

    'American Idol' alum Carrie Underwood replacing Katy Perry as judge next season (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Grammy-winning country artist Carrie Underwood is joining the "American Idol" team as a judge following Katy Perry's departure.

  12. Rolling Stone

    'American Idol' Recruits Winner Carrie Underwood as New Judge (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Carrie Underwood has joined 'American Idol' as a judge following Katy Perry's departure. She's the first former winner to return in the position.

  13. Glamour

    Carrie Underwood Is Making an ‘American Idol’ Comeback (opens Glamour)

    Published

    Glamour's feed description

    Carrie Underwood is returning to "American Idol" as a judge, 20 years after she won the competition in season four.

  14. Fox News

    'American Idol' alum Carrie Underwood admits the 'big problem' she faces in new role as judge (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Country superstar Carrie Underwood shared a challenge she will face as she replaces Katy Perry on the "American Idol" judging panel.

  15. New York Post

    Carrie Underwood spills the beans on her ‘big problem’ as a judge on American Idol (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Carrie Underwood replaces Katy Perry as 'American Idol' judge next season

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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