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Idol Judges Clash Over Anime Singer Miyoko
10 Feb
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.
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.
Following Miyoko's departure, Bryan acknowledged the tension, humorously noting it might have "damaged our judging relationship." Underwood, however, maintained her perspective, concluding, "I do not find that entertaining." This episode highlighted a notable division among the judging panel, with viewers encouraged to pick sides between Team Underwood and Team Bryan.
