Carrie Underwood, 41, is returning to her roots. The former winner of American Idol American will join the singing competition as a judge in the new season, according to a source close to the show.
The Grammy-winning country superstar will join the ABC reality show as a replacement for Katy Perry, 39 the source told CNN — ABC declined to comment. CNN reached out to a rep for Underwood, but he also did not respond.
Underwood will join Lionel Richie It is Luke Bryan who will return as judges on the upcoming season of American Idol, the source added. Perry announced earlier this year that she would be leaving the show after seven seasons.
She announced her departure on Jimmy Kimmel Live, saying that American Idol “connected me to the heart of America.”
Underwood rose to fame after competing in and winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. TMZ was the first to report the news of Underwood’s new role on the show. American Idol will begin its Season 23 next year.
Source: CNN Brasil
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