Home / Arts and Entertainment / Carrie Underwood: Boos Fueling My American Idol Judgment
Carrie Underwood: Boos Fueling My American Idol Judgment
3 Mar
Summary
- Judge Carrie Underwood embraces audience boos during "Hollywood Week."
- Underwood advised against original songs during the competition's early stages.
- Fellow judge Luke Bryan defended Underwood during audience backlash.

Carrie Underwood, an American Idol judge, has openly embraced the booing from live audiences during the "Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover" episodes. Filmed in Nashville, these episodes saw Underwood receiving significant backlash for her critiques, which she met with a defiant "Boo me. I don't care." Underwood elaborated that the audience's boos "feed" her and indicated that they were not included in the judges' discussions. She specifically advised an Idol hopeful, Mor, against performing original material during this competitive phase, suggesting it was a missed opportunity given the live band. Despite her lukewarm appraisal, Mor advanced to the next round. Underwood had previously tweeted about expecting significant booing from the audience. She joined the judging panel for season 23, following Katy Perry's departure. Kelly Clarkson, a fellow former winner, has publicly supported Underwood's addition to the panel, calling her an "awesome pick" due to her experience and successful career.




