American Idolseason 23 has been a tough season for new judge Carrie Underwood, who doesn’t seem like she’s enjoying herself during her first time on the judge’s panel. While Carrie, who joined American Idol season 23 as the first-ever winner to return as a judge on the show, has become a megastar in her own right, things on the show that gave her her start haven’t been easy. Carrie’s return to American Idol came on the heels of Katy Perry choosing to leave the series after it was rebooted in 2018, but it hasn’t been as welcoming as expected.