Ryan Seacrest Made An American Idol Gaffe For Maybe The First Time Ever, And Carrie Underwood Did Not Look Happy

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With each passing week in Season 23 of “American Idol” on the 2025 TV lineup, the number of contestants is dwindling, making the competition increasingly tough. However, it appears that some intense moments may have transpired behind the scenes following a peculiar blunder by host Ryan Seacrest, which could be a first in “Idol” history. Notably, the usually cheerful judge Carrie Underwood, one of the most accomplished former contestants on American Idol, seemed displeased.

On the premiere of Monday’s live show this season, fans were thrilled as they witnessed the contestants performing live for the first time following auditions and pre-recorded rounds, bringing them one step closer to discovering who will win the title of American Idol this year. Despite the excitement, however, veteran host Seacrest inadvertently overlooked Underwood during his introduction of judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. While Underwood’s response was not displayed, a source from The U.S. Sun reported that the new judge was said to be enraged by this oversight.

Following the incident, Carrie appeared visibly upset as though Ryan had intentionally slighted her, although it may not have been deliberate. For a brief while afterward, she showed signs of discomfort and embarrassment.

It’s unclear if Seacrest and Underwood have something happening between them, but perhaps he overlooked mentioning the singer in the heat of the moment or his microphone didn’t catch it. Regardless, she seemed very upset about it and reportedly even spoke to Luke Bryan about it. I’d love to eavesdrop on their brief chat, which is said to have gone like this: [Conversation between Seacrest and Underwood]

She leaned over and whispered something to Luke, who looked serious and wasn’t smiling.

Despite being a first-time judge, Carrie Underwood has demonstrated an impressive ability to handle tough decisions. On the surface, things appear to be running smoothly for her on set, but it’s uncertain what transpires behind the camera. Underwood and Seacrest have a long history dating back to when Underwood competed in American Idol’s fourth season, and it’s been enjoyable seeing them reunited this season. However, a recent mistake raises questions about its impact on their friendship and professional partnership, whether deliberate or not.

Apart from the challenges that come with being the host of American Idol, I must admit that taking over Wheel of Fortune from Pat Sajak has not been a walk in the park either. Ever since last fall, I’ve been at the helm, and let me tell you, the fans have had some strong feelings about my performance. It doesn’t help matters that I’ve stumbled a few times, with people often comparing me to Sajak’s style. Given Sajak’s long tenure on Wheel, it’s not surprising that it takes time to get accustomed to a new host. For Vanna White, the transition has been an adjustment too, but despite some initial hiccups, it appears we’re managing quite well together.

Throughout his career, Ryan Seacrest has hosted numerous shows including “American Idol” and “Wheel of Fortune”. Given the sheer amount of work he’s done, it’s natural for him to make a few errors here and there. It’s intriguing to speculate about the atmosphere in these upcoming episodes as we watch how things unfold.

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2025-04-23 19:37