Carrie Underwood, the “American Idol” season four winner, is coming full circle. ABC has announced that she will take over Katy Perry’s judge seat.
Since her win, Underwood has returned to Idol as a mentor and a performer.
Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will continue in their roles.
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Perry announced her departure last winter on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” after seven seasons, saying, “I love ‘Idol’ so much, it’s connected me with the heart of America. But I feel like I need to go out to feel that pulse of my own beat.”
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