Instagram/Carrie Underwood & Luke B Music Carrie Underwood addresses being booed on American Idol. Hear her unfazed response and why she stands by her judging decisions on the official podcast. April 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - On the April 8 episode of the official American Idol podcast, judges Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan appeared alongside co-judge Lionel Richie to discuss key moments from season 24. One notable topic was the incident in March when Underwood was booed by fans during the show.