Carrie Underwood Heading to American idol She sits behind the bench after the longtime judge leaves Kyrie Perry — “American Idol” showrunner and executive producer Megan Wolflick opens up about the show’s casting choices.
Thursday, Hours after ABC announced the newsET’s Denny Directo spoke with Wolflick, who explained why Underwood was the perfect choice and how “the stars aligned” to make it happen A decision makes it even more special.
“Well, it’s been 20 years since she auditioned in St. Louis. American idol, and has the first ever Idol Alumni in the group have always been something I’ve been interested in,” Wolflik shared. “She is our queen, she is our idol American idol“.
Underwood wins title American idol Season 4 goes back to 2005 – the same year she released her debut solo album some hearts, which sold 7.5 million copies and became the best-selling album of 2006. 28 Billboard No. 1 hits.
“You know, we’ve been looking and obviously talking to Carrie here,” she explained. “More than two months have passed since the incident occurred. [season 22] ending, but these talks have been going on for a while and we’re very excited to make this happen.
ABC announced Thursday that the country songstress will Join returning judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan ——and the returning host Ryan Seacrest —Upcoming Season 23 Idol.
In fact, Wolflik explained that the decision is particularly exciting for Seacrest, since he has served as showrunner for every season of the show since its premiere.
“Ryan is very excited because he’s been with Carrie the whole time,” Wolflick said. “He’s ecstatic about it. Everyone else is excited too. I mean, obviously they all know her and they’re excited to work with her.”
“This is a new era for the show and every new chapter for the show American idol,” exclaimed the longtime showrunner. “When we turn on Page One, it’s so exciting like we’re wrapping up a chapter, and I can’t wait to go on this journey with our Page One . Idol Alum and group.
Perry served as a judge Idol The show was revived on ABC in 2018 for its 16th season. she announced that she would be leaving the show after seven seasons Back in February, I sat down with Jimmy Kimmel.
in April, After the live broadcast, Perry spoke to ET on the carpet of Idoland revealed why she quit the hit reality singing competition series.
“I just wanted to make room for other things,” she explains.
“It’s not like me ending the show means I’m retiring on an island, although that would be great,” Perry added. “I am going to work.”
Perry’s sixth studio album, titled 143, which will debut on September 20th via Capitol Records. This will be her first album since 2020 Smile.
Its first single and video, “woman’s world”, released on July 11.
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