Ryan Seacrest Discusses Carrie Underwood’s Return to ‘American Idol’

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest recently opened up about Carrie Underwood joining the show’s panel of judges following Katy Perry’s exit. So, what did he have to say on the matter?

As longtime American Idol fans know, Katy Perry left her role as a judge on the reality singing competition. She was an integral part of the show’s reboot. Judges frequently leave such shows, as fans of The Voice can attest.

Regardless of how American Idol fans feel about Katy Perry, she made significant contributions during her tenure. As she moves on to other aspects of her personal life and career, many viewers will certainly miss her critiques alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on the judging panel.

With Katy Perry leaving her chair as a judge, speculation regarding her successor intensified. Even Luke Bryan previously expressed uncertainty about whether he and Lionel Richie would return.

However, things took a positive turn with the recent announcement that Carrie Underwood would step in to fill Katy Perry’s seat. Underwood, who won the crown in Season 4, is one of the most successful individuals ever to appear on the show.

In many ways, Carrie Underwood is an ideal judge. She has firsthand experience with the process of being on American Idol and knows what it’s like to emerge victorious.

With the official confirmation of Carrie Underwood’s return, host Ryan Seacrest shared his thoughts on the matter. Ryan is busier than ever, especially with his upcoming role as Pat Sajak’s successor on Wheel Of Fortune.

Recently, Ryan spoke about Carrie Underwood’s homecoming, saying: “It’s a full-circle moment to go from announcing you as the winner of @americanidol 20 years ago to now welcoming you to the judge’s table. Welcome home, @carrieunderwood!”

The American Idol host also shared an old photo of him with Carrie Underwood to mark the occasion. Carrie has certainly come a long way in her career since then.

In response to Ryan’s message, Carrie Underwood said, “Thank you Ryan! Excited to be coming back home!”

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Source: TV Shows Ace