Carrie Underwood has been torn apart by ‘American Idol’ audiences amid political furore
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Carrie Underwood faced unexpected backlash during the latest “American Idol” season, drawing fire on social media for politics and being on the “right side of history.”
On Monday, the 42-year-old “American Idol” judge revealed to X, previously on Twitter, that she received a warm reception from the audience during the long-running reality competition show Hollywood Week.
“Spoiler alert…I am SO fed up with our Hollywood Sunday audience,” Underwood wrote, adding a slapped face emoji and tagging the show.
Carrie Underwood revealed that she got mad at the audience during “American Idol’s” Hollywood Week. (Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
Social media users quickly flocked to the comments section to express their anger over Underwood’s perceived bias, with many referencing her performance during President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration.
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Others expressed their opinions saying that this roar was an act of disapproval from the audience regarding his politics.
“Lol. You bet. You sang for a crazy man,” wrote one social media user, as others logged in to share their agreement and accuse Underwood of being a “MAGA.”
Some social media users criticized Underwood for her perceived snobbery after singing America The Beautiful at Trump’s inauguration. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
“Amen,” replied one X user.
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“100%” added another.
“Sure,” one X user wrote, with another commenting, “Sure.”
“You went the extra mile to make sure everyone didn’t like you. Respect,” another critic wrote.
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“Go, it’s late,” commented another.
“Are you hacked? Strange to say, good to know. I stopped watching it in 2025,” added another critic.
However, fans quickly came to the defense of the country star, who sits on the “America Idol” judging panel alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
However, Underwood’s responses were also filled with supportive comments from fans, who defended the eight-time Grammy Award winner.
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“Great! The last thing you want is for Hollywood to think well of you,” wrote country star John Rich.
“He is loved by all the good people,” chimed in another.
“Miss Underwood, live up to your values lady. You are on the right side of history and more importantly, morals,” said one supporter.
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“Love you, Miss Carrie,” one wrote with a heart emoji.
“Take those boos as a compliment! We’re on the right side of history. Hope you don’t lose your base, maybe gain more followers. Stay strong!” commented a fan.
The singer said he prefers not to get involved in politics. (REUTERS/Harrison McClary)
Underwood’s performance of “America the Beautiful” took place in the Rotunda at the US Capitol, shortly after Donald Trump was sworn into office in January 2025.
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The singer was praised by fans after continuing to sing the patriotic song with a crowd-pleasing a cappella after the background music failed.
However, many opponents criticized Underwood for what they saw as Trump’s public endorsement. Some celebrities were also criticizing the hit song “Jesus, Take the Wheel”.
Mandy Moore and Ariana Grande both “liked” an online meme suggesting that Underwood sounded off-key during the performance.
“The View” host Joy Behar publicly questioned Underwood’s decision, voicing what she sees as typical of the Trump presidency and her performance.
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“General Hospital” star Nancy Lee Grahn said in Threads that she “can’t stop looking” at Underwood following her performance at the opening ceremony.
Underwood was widely praised for continuing to perform at the launch event after the sound failed. (Saul Loeb – Pool/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, some prominent names have praised Underwood for continuing to sing after the sound problems and defended her involvement in the christening.
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Behar’s “The View” host Whoopi Goldberg said Underwood had every right to sing and stood by the “American Idol” winner’s choice to sing at the launch, emphasizing artistic freedom.
Country star Jason Aldean praised her handling of the hard-hitting, a cappella project and called it a “pro move.”
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Underwood has repeatedly said that she prefers to avoid talking about politics. When he confirmed that he would be singing at Trump’s inauguration, the singer wrote in a statement, “I love our country and I feel honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration ceremony and to be a small part of this historic event.”
“I feel humbled to answer the call at a time when we all need to come together in a spirit of unity and look to the future,” he added.
