American Idol: Carrie Underwood Replacing Katy Perry in Season 23 — Which Judges Are Returning?

It’s official: Carrie Underwood is joining American Idol in Season 23, filling the seat left vacant by Katy Perry. Underwood will be joined by returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, as well as longtime host Ryan Seacrest. The news was formally announced Thursday, accompanied by an emotional look back at Underwood’s history with Idol; […]