Katy Perry is leaving American Idol in good hands. After the "Dark Horse" singer announced that season 22 of the singing competition show would be her last in February 2024, fans wondered who would replace her at the judge's table.

Katy Perry is sharing how she really feels about being replaced by Carrie Underwood on American Idol.

Carrie Underwood will make her judging debut on the upcoming season of American Idol — but some longtime viewers will not be tuning in. When the official American Idol Instagram account shared the trailer for Season 23 on Monday,

"She was born on that show," Perry says.

Carrie Underwood's appearance at American Idol's recent taping on Monday was the first time she had been seen since she performed at President Donald Trump's inauguration

The popular singing competition is back with a familiar face, as former winner Carrie Underwood swaps the mic for the judge's chair.

Carrie Underwood appeared alongside her fellow American Idol judges in an emotional sneak peek for the show’s upcoming season. Underwood is serving as a judge for the first time as she marks 20 years since she won the show in 2005.