American Idol is heading into its 25th season later this year, but former contestant and Idol winner Carrie Underwood’s recent performance at President Donald Trump’s second inauguration has reportedly turned into the “worst-case scenario” for the show.

Jan. 20, Carrie Underwood performed at Donald Trump's inauguration. She sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella following technical difficulties that delayed her performance.

Carrie Underwood’s controversial performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration has left American Idol executives in a tough spot. Could the awkward moment impact her role on the show as the new judge in season 23?

Carrie Underwood handled a musical mishap at the inauguration of President Trump like a pro, improvising and singing a cappella after the soundtrack didn't play.

Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of United States took place on Monday and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood was among those who performed at the occasion

Carrie Underwood's new gig as a judge on 'American Idol' Season 23 is allegedly not in jeopardy after her inauguration performance.

Country singer Carrie Underwood is set to perform for Donald Trump at his second inauguration despite previously keeping her political views away from the public eye

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the ... judging the next season of “American Idol.” “I went from nobody knowing my name to tens of millions of people watching the ...

American Idol' Season 23 hoped to stay out of politics -- but Carrie Underwood's inauguration performance thrust the show's political side into the spotlight. Here's what a source shared.

Country singer Carrie Underwood likely didn't anticipate being thrust into a maelstrom of musical and political discord when she agreed to perform during