UNDERWHELMED American Idol crew think Carrie Underwood’s ‘influence’ is ‘ruining’ show’s legacy after ‘unpopular’ faith-based episode

While the country superstar is beloved by many, she’s been ‘struggling’ behind-the-scenes during her judging debut

THE AMERICAN Idol crew thinks Carrie Underwood’s ‘influence’ is ‘ruining’ the show’s legacy after their ‘unpopular’ faith-based episode, a source told The U.S. Sun.

The newest judge has continued to make a divisive splash her first season – as many fans have loved having her on the panel while others are threatening to “boycott” the show if she returns next year.

Carrie Underwood performing on American Idol.
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American Idol celebrates Easter with songs of faith from the finalists and judges, including Carrie UnderwoodCredit: Disney

Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Ryan Seacrest at an American Idol event.
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Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Ryan Seacrest film Idol in HawaiiCredit: ABC

The country superstar has amassed a lot of support from part of the American Idol audience, while other viewers feel the show is “not the same” as it once was.

This shift was apparent after Idol tested out its first-ever faith-based episode this season on Easter Sunday – a special that Carrie, 42, apparently “pushed for” despite there being a divide on the crew.

While the three-hour special was beloved by some, others, including members of the crew, felt it was “inappropriate.”

The divide this season, along with “Carrie’s influence” has been tarnishing the legacy of the famed singing competition, a production insider claimed to The U.S. Sun.