Why did American Idol judges Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood disagree?

Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood disagreed over contestant Miyoko, an anime singer from Ukraine, with Underwood questioning the genre's place on the show while Bryan supported her unique performance.

Who is Miyoko on American Idol?

Miyoko is a 24-year-old singer from Ukraine who performed an anime-style song in Japanese on American Idol, advancing to Hollywood Week.

Did Carrie Underwood approve of the anime performance on American Idol?

No, Carrie Underwood expressed doubts about the anime performance fitting the show's format, stating that 'we do not have anime night'.

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Idol Judges Clash Over Anime Singer Miyoko

10 Feb

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Summary

Judges disagreed over an anime singer from Ukraine.
Luke Bryan supported the contestant despite language barrier.
Carrie Underwood questioned the suitability of the genre.

Idol Judges Clash Over Anime Singer Miyoko

During the February 9 episode of American Idol's Season 24, a significant disagreement arose between judges Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood regarding contestant Miyoko. The 24-year-old singer from Ukraine performed a song in Japanese, leaving the judges uncertain about the lyrics but impressed by her emotional delivery.

Carrie Underwood expressed doubts about whether an anime performance fit the 'American Idol' format, stating, "In this arena, we do not have anime night." This stance prompted Luke Bryan to compare the situation to a previous decision where a "Baby Got Back" singer was advanced. Despite Underwood's "no," Bryan and Lionel Richie voted "yes," sending Miyoko to Hollywood Week.