Carrie Underwood ‘furious’ after Ryan Seacrest appears to snub her on ‘American Idol’, claims insider

Ryan Seacrest loudly took the names of judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie but appeared to leave out Carrie Underwood's name
PUBLISHED APR 25, 2025
Ryan Seacrest reportedly did not mention Carrie Underwood's name while introducing the judges on the April 21 episode of 'American Idol' (Getty Images)
Ryan Seacrest reportedly did not mention Carrie Underwood's name while introducing the judges on the April 21 episode of 'American Idol' (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Carrie Underwood was reportedly left “furious” and “embarrassed” after Ryan Seacrest reportedly did not mention her name while introducing judges of 'American Idol’s first live episode of the latest season.

During the Monday night, April 21, episode, the television presenter loudly took the names of judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie but appeared to leave Underwood, as reported by The US Sun.

A mole present in the studio shared that “no one” was even able to hear the 50-year-old whispering the name of the 42-year-old singer.


 
 
 
 
 
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Carrie Underwood ‘looked embarrassed and awkward’ after Ryan Seacrest’s ‘snub’

The insider claimed, “After the moment happened, Carrie looked furious that it seemed like Ryan snubbed her, even if it wasn't intentional.”

Though there’s no footage of Underwood’s reaction, the insider said, "Her face, oh she was not happy and she looked embarrassed and awkward for a few minutes after that."

Carrie Underwood attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Carrie Underwood attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

“She leaned over and whispered something to Luke, who looked serious and wasn't smiling,” the insider added.

Carrie Underwood performs on stage during REFLECTION: THE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY at Resorts World Theatre on June 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Resorts World Theatre)
Carrie Underwood performs on stage during REFLECTION: THE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY at Resorts World Theatre on June 21, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Resorts World Theatre)

The Monday night episode was the first time the contestants performed in front of live TV cameras and fans decided which of the Top 20 contestants would make it to the Top 14. 

A previous winner of the show, Underwood debuted as a judge on 'American Idol' Season 23, which premiered in March. She replaced Katy Perry, who left the show after seven seasons. 



 

Internet wonders if Ryan Seacrest and Carrie Underwood 'hate each other’

Ryan Seacrest speaks during the Times Square New Year's Eve 2025 Celebration on December 31, 2024, in New York City (John Lamparski/Getty Images)
Ryan Seacrest speaks during the Times Square New Year's Eve 2025 Celebration on December 31, 2024, in New York City (John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, fans of the show seemed confused over Ryan Seacrest's alleged snub.

A person X tweeted, “Why would ryan not mention Carrie??? Does anyone have a clue some kinda code message or just an honest mistake after 20 years of hosting this program???  #AmericanIdol.”



 

Another person shared, “@carrieunderwood @RyanSeacrest what Ryan Seacrest did to Carrie Underwood on the opening night of @AmericanIdol was horrible,  they should fire him right away....”



 

“Ryan introduced Lionel and Luke and forgot about Carrie. WTH? #americanidol,” another wrote.



 

A fan commented, “Ryan never addresses Carrie at all the entire show. #AmericanIdol.”



 

An individual asked, “Did @RyanSeacrest NOT introduce Carrie at the top of the show???😳 #AmericanIdol.”



 

“Do Ryan and Carrie hate each other? There must be some kind of feud or something because my man doesn't make mistakes like that,” a comment read.

Carrie Underwood ‘second-guessing’ her performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration

This came months after Carrie Underwood faced criticism from many for performing during Donald Trump’s inauguration in January.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, singer Carrie Underwood and U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) attend the nauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Ricky Carioti - Pool/Getty Images)
 Former vice president Kamala Harris, singer Carrie Underwood and Sen Deb Fischer (R-NE) attend the inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Ricky Carioti - Pool/Getty Images)

The 'How Great Thou Art' singer even shocked ‘American Idol’ producers with her decision.

"The show just wants to stay away from anything political so this turning into such a big, worldwide topic of conversation is not what [the producers] wanted heading into the start of the season," a source had claimed.

She sang ‘America the Beautiful’ a cappella but faced technical difficulties during her performance. 

Following the swearing-in event, a mole said, “I think she’s second-guessing this whole thing and wondering if it was worth it. For both herself and her family who she’s fiercely protective of and tries to keep more private.”

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