Carrie Underwood, the country singer who rose to fame after winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005, is returning to the show as a judge for Season 23. In a new ad for the upcoming season, Underwood recreated the moment she first auditioned for the show 20 years ago, wearing the same color pink as she did back then. The new season of American Idol will premiere on Sunday, March 9, on ABC, with Underwood joining returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Fans can catch the show every Sunday at 8PM ET on ABC and stream it on Hulu.
Source: https://tasteofcountry.com/carrie-underwood-full-circle-moment-american-idol-return/