- The 41-year-old blonde beauty is returning to the TV show this time as a judge
- Carrie began her career on American Idol after winning the competition in 2005
- Now, Luke is sharing some advice for the Jesus Take The Wheel hitmaker
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15 View commentsCarrie Underwood is going back to the same American Idol stage where her career began, but this time as a judge - and fellow star Luke Bryan has some advice for the newcomer.
The 41-year-old Jesus Take The Wheel songstress made a name for herself after winning the grand prize during the fourth season of the singing competition in 2005.
Now the blonde beauty is headed back to her American Idol roots to help Luke and Lionel Richie find Hollywood's next mega star.
And while Carrie is no stranger to the limelight, Luke has still offered up a warning for the new judge ahead of season 23.
The Country Girl hitmaker took to social media to warn Carrie of the pressure that is to come as he advised she 'up her therapy.'
Carrie Underwood is going back to the same American Idol stage where her career began, but this time as a judge - and fellow star Luke Bryan has some advice for the newcomer
While speaking to Audacy's 100.7 The Wolf, Luke told the singer to brace herself.
He said: 'If she has a therapist, she's probably going to have to double [up] to deal with me and Lionel.'
The current judge - who is prepping for his seventh season with American Idol - even offered to help Carrie.
He joked: 'Do therapists do gift cards? I can call her therapist and gift her a voucher.'
Luke joined American Idol as a judge in season 16 alongside Lionel and Katy Perry.
Following Katy's exit, it was announced that Carrie would be taking over.
Carrie will return to the stage 20 years after she won in the season, which is set to air in spring 2025.
The blonde beauty is the first American Idol alum to return as a judge.
The 41-year-old Jesus Take The Wheel songstress made a name for herself after winning the grand prize during the fourth season of the singing competition in 2005
Now the blonde beauty is headed back to her American Idol roots to help Luke and Lionel Richie find Hollywood's next mega star
In an emotional video announcing her new hosting gig, she said: 'I'm proud of everything that I was able to accomplish on the show, and I'm so proud of everything that I've accomplished since.'
The country singer, who is the most decorated artist in CMT Music Awards, made history with 25 wins, made waves with her rendition of Bonnie Raitt's I Can't Make You Love Me at her audition.
Throughout her career she has alsowon eight Grammy Awards and consistently tops the charts with her albums and singles.
'This upcoming season marks 20 years since Carrie won America's hearts on Idol and launched her successful multi-Grammy Award-winning career.
'As a former Idol and dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective to one of the most popular shows on television.
'This is a full-circle moment both for the show and audiences at home who have been tuning in for over two decades. Welcome home, Carrie,' said Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, in a release from ABC.
Luke (seen with current judge Lionel Richie and host Ryan Seacrest as well as former judge Katy Perry) took to social media to warn Carrie of the pressure that is to come
Longtime host Ryan Seacrest, who has been with the show since it premiered, will also return.
Ryan is also taking over Pat Sajak's role as the host of Wheel of Fortune this fall.
Auditions for the new season will kick off August 12 with the Idol Across America nationwide search for talent and will end in September.
The season is set to premiere in the spring and will be available to watch on ABC and Hulu.
American Idol premiered in 2002 on Fox and was a hit for the network, but it was canceled in 2016.
After two years off the air, the show was revived by ABC and has aired there for seven seasons.
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