Aloha, American Idol fans! The cast and crew of the new season of the reality singing competition are filming in Hawaii, and thanks to social media we’re getting a sneak peek of new judge Carrie Underwood on set.
In a video posted by @backgrid, the show’s new addition is seen posing and hitting her marks while walking in front of the cameras.
Underwood dressed for the tropical occasion in a lime green and sky blue ombre gown, topped off with a floral lei. Her hair is styled in waves, with half of it pulled up, revealing more flowers tucked behind her left ear.
At one point, she waves to the crowd as they shout her name:
American Idol Cast Spotted Filming in Hawaii
Underwood isn’t the only one in the Aloha state: Fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie also made the trek, as did host Ryan Seacrest. The cast, crew and contestants have all relocated to the Aulani Resort and Spa in Ko Olina for a handful of episodes.
American Idol began filming a chunk of the show at the Disney-owned property when ABC took over the reality singing competition in 2018. Prior to that, the show ran on FOX.
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When Does American Idol Come Back?
The upcoming installment of American Idol marks Underwood’s first season back on the show since winning Season 4 in 2005. Although she has performed on the series since then, this is her first time to judge the competition.
Season 23 of American Idol premierea on Sunday, March 9. Fans can tune in each Sunday at 8PM ET on ABC.
20 Things Carrie Underwood Has Done Since Winning ‘American Idol’
Carrie Underwood has been, well, busy since winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005. Since the confetti fell, the country singer has released nine albums and embarked on seven tours. She’s also tried her hand at acting and launched a handful of businesses.
Over the years she’s become one of the biggest success stories to come out of the show, winning countless awards and amassing a staggering net worth of over $100 million.
Keep scrolling to see 20 things Underwood has done since her time on the reality singing competition.
PICTURES: See Inside Carrie Underwood’s Breathtaking Nashville Mansion
Carrie Underwood and her husband, Mike Fisher, owned a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2-half-bathroom home in an affluent Nashville suburb called Brentwood. The 7,000-square-foot mansion features a wet bar, fitness center and tennis court, as well as a four-car garage, walk-out basement with heated marble floors and extra appliances, including a sub-zero fridge and wine fridge. That house is where Underwood suffered a devastating fall in 2017.
The couple sold the luxurious home for $1,410,000 in March of 2019, after they moved into the massive dream home that they had spent several years building from scratch.
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