Instagram/Carrie Underwood & Luke B Music Carrie Underwood faces boos on American Idol after critiquing a contestant's original song. See her confident, unapologetic response to the audience. March 15, 2026 AceShowbiz - Carrie Underwood, the renowned country singer and judge on American Idol, responded with confidence after facing boos from the audience during a recent episode. The moment took place during the March 2 broadcast titled "Hollywood Week in Music City - Part 2," where Underwood critiqued a contestant's decision to perform an original song.