Carrie Underwood: Let Go from American Idol Due to Her Support for Donald Trump?!?
2025-05-18 02:33:15 By John Johnson
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Throughout the nation, numerous spectators are currently evaluating Carrie Underwood.
As they proceed, a frequently posed question is emerging:
Is Carrie Underwood set to come back as a judge for the next season of American Idol?
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On October 2, 2024, in New York City, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Ryan Seacrest came together for a photo op during the Judges Photo Call for Season 8 of “American Idol.”
The artist was chosen this week to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, January 20… but instead of receiving messages of congratulations from folks around the nation, Underwood has instead received a great deal of backlash.
We don’t need to delve into why, do we?
Donald Trump has been elected President on two separate occasions, yet he’s likely the most polarizing person on the planet — with many believing he’s a racist, a rapist, a fascist or some combination of all these things.
The singer is undoubtedly cognizant of the negative feedback circulating.
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Carrie Underwood takes the stage at the Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration for 2025 on December 31, 2024, in New York City.
“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said in a statement to People Magazine a couple days ago, adding:
“I feel honored to respond to this call during a moment when we all need to unite and focus on the future.”
In January 2017, several musicians declined invitations to perform at Trump's inaugural ceremony, marking a notable rejection for the event.
In the end, 3 Doors Down, Toby Keith, Big & Rich and Jackie Evancho were among a number of stars who signed on to take part in this celebration of the transition of power.
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On August 2, 2024, Carrie Underwood took the stage at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, New York City, for a performance on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
As reported by the Sun, American Idol producers are reportedly “unhappy” with Underwood's involvement in political issues in any capacity.
However, this doesn’t imply that the celebrity is on the verge of being dismissed.
“Carrie’s job is not in jeopardy,” an insider told the aforementioned publication, emphasizing there has been “no talks of firing her. She will continue her role as a judge.”
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On October 21, 2023, Carrie Underwood took the stage at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, delivering a captivating performance for ATLive.
The source continued:
"There are no scheduling conflicts with her Idol taping dates, and since the inauguration takes place before this season is broadcast, it aligns perfectly with her contract."
"However, there are producers who disapprove and have concerns."
The reason is that discussions on social media about a potential boycott of American Idol have emerged, catching executives completely off guard.
"This individual mentioned, 'I believe no one at the show was aware of Carrie performing at the inauguration before it was announced; it surprised everyone... They prefer the show to remain apolitical, serving as a refuge from such issues.'"
According to The Sun, American Idol aims to prioritize entertainment above all else, noting that Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest are not particularly thrilled about their co-worker's choice.
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Carrie Underwood graces the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala, held at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 13, 2024, in the heart of New York City.
Underwood will be accompanied by artists such as Kid Rock, the Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Greenwood, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, and others during the weekend and on Monday as part of the inauguration festivities for Trump in Washington, D.C.
An eight-time Grammy award recipient, Underwood is set to perform “America The Beautiful” during the swearing-in ceremony, accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the Glee Club of the United States Naval Academy.