AMERICAN Idol fans have admitted being divided over Carrie Underwood joining the show. Fans revealed being apprehensive about the country music star's judging abilities and hoped she wouldn't be "boring" as auditions for Season 23 begin. On Sunday, the American Idol Instagram page posted the first cities the show will visit as they commence auditions with Idol Across America.
Eligible contestants from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi are welcome to audition on Monday, August 12, 2024. Luke Bryan , 48, posted the entire Idol Across America schedule on Instagram with the caption, "Hey @carrieunderwood , @lionelrichie , and @ryanseacrest , this is gonna be one of the most amazin’ seasons EVER! "P.S.
Carrie, the view is different from the desk, you’re gonna love it!" READ MORE ON CARRIE UNDERWOOD In the post's comment section, several Idol fans aired their hesitation about Carrie , 41, joining Luke and Lionel Richie , 74, behind the judges' table. One fan wrote, "Carrie is a great artist and person, but I'm not sure about her as a judge. Mentor, yes.
" "Just hope she's not boring," added another. "Katy was the best..
. She has big shoes to fill," warned a third. Most read in Reality A fourth fan commented, "Hopefully she has a good sense of humor because Luke is funny and makes the show.
" Other commenters had a much more positive outlook on the Before He Cheats singer taking over for Katy. "Carrie Underwood is going to make a fantastic judge! I cannot wait to see h.