Carrie Underwood sang at President Donald Trump’s Inauguration, and Hollywood’s sensitive souls are up in arms as a result. Specifically, producers of the mega-hit singing contest show, on which Underwood got her start to stardom,” American Idol” are reportedly concerned about potential backlash.
Underwood, 41, sang , America the Beautiful , as Trump, 78, was sworn in on Monday, a shift that has drawn condemnation and sparked disputes over the show’s diversity and ideals, with many asking for a ban of her future album as a judge on the long-running ABC present.
According to insiders, her involvement in the “highly controversial” event may cause unease among the contestants and workers, and could have a negative impact on the show’s reputation and ratings. ” Idol contestants come from a wide range of different backgrounds, and so do the people who work on the show”, a supply told , Daily Mail.com.  ,” There are issues that her evident political stance may make some contestants feel unpleasant”.
Manufacturers apparently have to decide how this decision fits with the movie’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, which has been emphasized since its reset on ABC in 2018. ” Her obvious support for Trump doesn’t correlate with the show’s principles of diversity and diversity”, the source added.
The courts might also become tense as a result of the discussion. Lionel Richie, a fervent liberal, apparently does not promote Underwood’s landscapes and has explicitly opposed Trump. ” This may make some tension”, the supply noted. Although it’s common to advise courts against becoming social images, political occurrences have happened in the past. No one seems to be concerned about how” ardent liberal” Richie might make people feel.
Ron DeSantis, a Republican politician, was invited backstage by Luke Bryan in a Florida music in 2022, which caused a backlash for the actor. At the time, Bryan clarified that the movement was aimed at raising recognition for disaster relief efforts, no political support.
Carrie Underwood has responded to the criticism by focusing on the performance’s uniting quality. She said,” I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future,” she said.
Underwood’s “experience” was seen as a chance to enjoy America on a massive program, according to an insider who knew the singer. ” She does her songs for all, and she also knows some of her fans will be watching the inauguration”, the source said. ” This was a no-brainer for her, as she feels more good will come from it despite the criticism”.
The source also noted that Underwood, a former , American Idol , success, sees the efficiency as a way of giving back to the country and enthusiasts who helped launch her job. The inside said,” America made her dreams come true, so this is her way of giving back to the nation she loves and has supported her forever.
