{"id":27860,"date":"2025-05-19T15:15:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27860"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:15:10","slug":"american-idol-season-23-results-spark-heated-debates-among-viewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27860","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;American Idol&#8217; Season 23 Results Spark Heated Debates among Viewers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The winner has been announced, but a wave of backlash over the final vote has cast a long shadow over the &#8220;American Idol&#8221; finale, with fans rallying behind a different favorite.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On Sunday, May 18, 2025, &#8220;American Idol&#8221; announced Jamal Roberts as the winner of season 23, sparking a buzz.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/RYf8XkanTh7-akqNn3yM9rKbyuGYL3x4ud3_LOkvdwU\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjE0OWU2M2Y2MjRmNTQyYmU1NjAzMjNmZTcxYjllYjIxNTU4MDU0YTk2MGRlZTlkYTRlMzFjZDdiZTc0MzUwNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/nR4oPDBOAL0pWZ3q7VqxsywDPrX9W0haMSdFyKeN2xg\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjE0OWU2M2Y2MjRmNTQyYmU1NjAzMjNmZTcxYjllYjIxNTU4MDU0YTk2MGRlZTlkYTRlMzFjZDdiZTc0MzUwNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/CiFRvjPsFGPI1DxwGde_McKFRc8YUT6-4SqfOJK3jqY\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjE0OWU2M2Y2MjRmNTQyYmU1NjAzMjNmZTcxYjllYjIxNTU4MDU0YTk2MGRlZTlkYTRlMzFjZDdiZTc0MzUwNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/-q9oPtT25vNtJR8UG01mUig2F7jvYIQq6mlqVIcQ3IE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjE0OWU2M2Y2MjRmNTQyYmU1NjAzMjNmZTcxYjllYjIxNTU4MDU0YTk2MGRlZTlkYTRlMzFjZDdiZTc0MzUwNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/NNQUrWVI9OtFaGmDsZVJoHPjxkteCF5oewLaH8DT30Y\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjE0OWU2M2Y2MjRmNTQyYmU1NjAzMjNmZTcxYjllYjIxNTU4MDU0YTk2MGRlZTlkYTRlMzFjZDdiZTc0MzUwNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/f149e63f624f542be560323fe71b9eb21558054a960dee9da4e31cd7be743506.jpg\" alt=\"A netizen's comment on the winner announcement in &quot;American Idol,&quot; dated May 19, 2025 | Source: Facebook\/AmericanIdol\" width=\"1200\" height=\"340\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A netizen&#8217;s comment on the winner announcement in &#8220;American Idol,&#8221; dated May 19, 2025 | Source: Facebook\/AmericanIdol<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In a post\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmericanIdol\/posts\/pfbid0hpuspwLFC7syNGAtsfyX6zu6RntixFbKJKyTiXA7mhhiEmLQJXVk5MzUKEeE5wT6l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmericanIdol\/posts\/pfbid0hpuspwLFC7syNGAtsfyX6zu6RntixFbKJKyTiXA7mhhiEmLQJXVk5MzUKEeE5wT6l\">shared<\/a>\u00a0on the show&#8217;s official Facebook page, Roberts was pictured smiling while holding his two young daughters and a winner&#8217;s gift hamper. The post celebrated his victory and marked the end of this season&#8217;s competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmericanIdol\/posts\/pfbid0hpuspwLFC7syNGAtsfyX6zu6RntixFbKJKyTiXA7mhhiEmLQJXVk5MzUKEeE5wT6l?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=440&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=590\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df6772dcd5911413a1%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ffe52bd589dde69a94%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAmericanIdol%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0hpuspwLFC7syNGAtsfyX6zu6RntixFbKJKyTiXA7mhhiEmLQJXVk5MzUKEeE5wT6l%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D440%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D590&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"ff94cc2bb2c16533e\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While Roberts secured the title, his win stirred strong reactions among viewers, many of whom voiced support for runner-up John Foster. The debate quickly took over social media platforms, with some viewers expressing disappointment and frustration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On Instagram, several fans shared their thoughts, with one\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJ0jrPuR24-\/c\/18070338739943019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJ0jrPuR24-\/c\/18070338739943019\/\">writing<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Eh. John should have won.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJ0jrPuR24-\/c\/18506367634051604\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJ0jrPuR24-\/c\/18506367634051604\/\">commented<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;John was robbed,&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>while a third\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJ0jrPuR24-\/c\/17844389823486949\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJ0jrPuR24-\/c\/17844389823486949\/\">added<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Another rigged season.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/uuoMKttf?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Facebook comments echoed similar sentiments. One person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/countryrebelclothing\/posts\/pfbid02n4CNhfvo399pymM6mg5s3QYtJdY5TPfSwq7f9jNLATX7bwV4mkXpkxKGyQjDjeZ7l?comment_id=23958693793748056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/countryrebelclothing\/posts\/pfbid02n4CNhfvo399pymM6mg5s3QYtJdY5TPfSwq7f9jNLATX7bwV4mkXpkxKGyQjDjeZ7l?comment_id=23958693793748056\">wrote<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;John should have won. He was so natural. Jamal screams to [sic] much.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/1MXMDnLv?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/countryrebelclothing\/posts\/pfbid02n4CNhfvo399pymM6mg5s3QYtJdY5TPfSwq7f9jNLATX7bwV4mkXpkxKGyQjDjeZ7l?comment_id=1043587360532678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/countryrebelclothing\/posts\/pfbid02n4CNhfvo399pymM6mg5s3QYtJdY5TPfSwq7f9jNLATX7bwV4mkXpkxKGyQjDjeZ7l?comment_id=1043587360532678\">said<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I really think John should have won. We need a good old fashioned country singer. They will all move on, all off them were great [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Some expressed stronger discontent. A fan\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/countryrebelclothing\/posts\/pfbid02n4CNhfvo399pymM6mg5s3QYtJdY5TPfSwq7f9jNLATX7bwV4mkXpkxKGyQjDjeZ7l?comment_id=2076221072878423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/countryrebelclothing\/posts\/pfbid02n4CNhfvo399pymM6mg5s3QYtJdY5TPfSwq7f9jNLATX7bwV4mkXpkxKGyQjDjeZ7l?comment_id=2076221072878423\">shared<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;John Foster got robbed. I will not watch next season.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmericanIdol\/posts\/pfbid0hpuspwLFC7syNGAtsfyX6zu6RntixFbKJKyTiXA7mhhiEmLQJXVk5MzUKEeE5wT6l?comment_id=1320507285682888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmericanIdol\/posts\/pfbid0hpuspwLFC7syNGAtsfyX6zu6RntixFbKJKyTiXA7mhhiEmLQJXVk5MzUKEeE5wT6l?comment_id=1320507285682888\">quipped<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Yeah, it should have been John Foster cause he&#8217;s definitely better [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/aHbPlzRG?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Still, not all comments were critical. One person acknowledged both finalists,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmericanIdol\/posts\/pfbid0hpuspwLFC7syNGAtsfyX6zu6RntixFbKJKyTiXA7mhhiEmLQJXVk5MzUKEeE5wT6l?comment_id=514947134917659\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmericanIdol\/posts\/pfbid0hpuspwLFC7syNGAtsfyX6zu6RntixFbKJKyTiXA7mhhiEmLQJXVk5MzUKEeE5wT6l?comment_id=514947134917659\">stating<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;They&#8217;re both going places. Congratulations Jamal. Now John Foster isn&#8217;t bound to American Idol contract [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">According to Roberts&#8217;\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/officialjamalroberts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/officialjamalroberts\/\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0profile, he is not only a singer but also a father to two daughters named Harmoni and Lyriks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/8Q6h41k5?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The reaction to this season&#8217;s result has fueled widespread discussion online. 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Earlier in the competition, Carrie Underwood&#8217;s guest appearance drew its own wave of scrutiny,<\/strong>\u00a0as several fans criticized her judging style and even called for her replacement next season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/RI0aqogEUB0YUdsPxRTPBgRsepZAHW7sC1zBi2-3mVY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vN2JiZDI3MzY5NzQ2ZjY5MjFhYjJiZGQxNjk4ZjAxMTBhMDJhYzczYWQ0NmU0Njg3YTA5YTI1OTVlMmExN2VkNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NTM0JmhlaWdodD0xODE.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/76NXMSmnPOihigvQE268pkLoGvpJiJkTFufFd8D1HGs\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vN2JiZDI3MzY5NzQ2ZjY5MjFhYjJiZGQxNjk4ZjAxMTBhMDJhYzczYWQ0NmU0Njg3YTA5YTI1OTVlMmExN2VkNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NTM0JmhlaWdodD0xODE.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/MqhWrxi8keJhlJVw0afT3bnNxgTvVRVIqBTAZQS7qxY\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vN2JiZDI3MzY5NzQ2ZjY5MjFhYjJiZGQxNjk4ZjAxMTBhMDJhYzczYWQ0NmU0Njg3YTA5YTI1OTVlMmExN2VkNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NTM0JmhlaWdodD0xODE.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/rueZBMqEGemlT2clnk5AIhh8F9m6u89fcvuUcuVBE9k\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vN2JiZDI3MzY5NzQ2ZjY5MjFhYjJiZGQxNjk4ZjAxMTBhMDJhYzczYWQ0NmU0Njg3YTA5YTI1OTVlMmExN2VkNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NTM0JmhlaWdodD0xODE.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/xxj2sR6Zrc6LcvZfBsoZzyK6ldFr2Hkw-w24swtUlUY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vN2JiZDI3MzY5NzQ2ZjY5MjFhYjJiZGQxNjk4ZjAxMTBhMDJhYzczYWQ0NmU0Njg3YTA5YTI1OTVlMmExN2VkNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NTM0JmhlaWdodD0xODE.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/7bbd27369746f6921ab2bdd1698f0110a02ac73ad46e4687a09a2595e2a17ed6.png\" alt=\"A fan praises Carrie Underwood, from a post dated May 13, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/carrieunderwood\" width=\"534\" height=\"181\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A fan praises Carrie Underwood, from a post dated May 13, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/carrieunderwood<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Underwood embraced a fairytale vibe ahead of the May 12 &#8220;American Idol&#8221; episode, channeling Rapunzel in a striking purple gown with a modern twist. The dress featured a dramatic thigh-high slit and delicate floral embroidery along the front, blending elegance with bold flair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Her long blonde hair flowed all the way down to her silver stilettos, accented with purple flower accessories that added an extra touch of enchantment. Underwood shared the look on Instagram with the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/\">caption<\/a>, &#8220;It&#8217;s a #DisneyNight fit check! #CUonIDOL,&#8221; just before the Disney-themed episode aired.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/WyYfOTv?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">That night, the top five contestants performed twice, once with a heroes-themed song and once as a villain, all vying for America&#8217;s vote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While Underwood&#8217;s dress drew attention for its whimsical nod to Rapunzel, many viewers were more focused on her judging. Her critiques sparked a flurry of reactions online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/V680ws9?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One blunt viewer didn&#8217;t mince words,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/17952200684953450\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/17952200684953450\/\">penning<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Get rid of her. Her bias is showing.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>Frustration continued as another viewer\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/18088072150615991\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/18088072150615991\/\">shared<\/a>,<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u00a0&#8220;I wish it was a way to vote you off \ud83d\ude44 Definitely plays favorites and it&#8217;s cringey to watch [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Among the critics, one conflicted fan\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/18135683017409854\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/18135683017409854\/\">expressed<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I love Carrie but this outfit was not it! And why critiquing Jamal so harshly? when the other guys do the same things that he does\u2026he&#8217;s incredible! And i&#8217;m so shocked that Gabby was sent home [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">An individual\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/17922630245966035\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/17922630245966035\/\">echoed<\/a>\u00a0a similar concern,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Yep she definitely didn&#8217;t like Jamal.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>A viewer even\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/18084216544632325\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/18084216544632325\/\">appealed<\/a>\u00a0for changes,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Jelly Roll pleaseeeeee [sic]she&#8217;s got to go!&#8221; A<\/i>\u00a0disheartened fan didn&#8217;t hold back their disappointment,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/18074368042883648\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/18074368042883648\/\">saying<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I hope you don&#8217;t be a judge on this show again you bring fake energy. Please don&#8217;t come back [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">However, some viewers were quick to defend the judge, with one fan\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/17932056468035291\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/17932056468035291\/\">encouraging<\/a>\u00a0her,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;You&#8217;re still going to get criticized, so you might as well do whatever you want \ud83d\udcab \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\ude38.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-5\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/kXaMGQe?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another admirer\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/17859582117354032\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/17859582117354032\/\">praised<\/a>\u00a0her,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Loved you as a judge this year. People don&#8217;t realize that you are dressed as Rapunzel tonight \u2026.so much hate in this world. Love you, Carrie.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-6\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Finally, someone else\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/18407116708098636\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJk1VByMlj-\/c\/18407116708098636\/\">chimed<\/a>\u00a0in with a hopeful message,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Carrie I enjoyed watching you as a judge on American Idol, this year!I hope you come back year!![sic]&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/0woFkAC?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-7\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On the night\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/452937-carrie-underwoods-tribute-to-randy.html\">Carrie Underwood<\/a>\u00a0faced sharp criticism from viewers, host Ryan Seacrest guided the evening as she joined fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan in narrowing the competition to its\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/popculture\/tv\/american-idol-top-3-season-23-rcna206394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/popculture\/tv\/american-idol-top-3-season-23-rcna206394\">top three finalists<\/a>. 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