Carrie Underwood may be embracing her new role as a judge on American Idol, but she’s admitted there’s one part of the job that she finds especially tough: saying no. During a live-tweet session of Sunday night’s episode, the Season 4 winner turned judge confessed, “Saying ‘no’ is the worsty worst worstest,” complete with a crying emoji, showing her empathy for hopeful contestants.
Despite her own smooth journey on the show two decades ago, Underwood remains deeply compassionate toward those facing rejection, earning praise from fans who admired her kindness and grace. One follower noted, “You do it with such kindness,” while another added, “It’s not a no, it’s just a no today.” Her gentle approach stood in stark contrast to a wild moment from the same episode when contestant Sophie Powers performed her self-written, profanity-laced song “STFU,” leaving the judges stunned and struggling to maintain composure. Though Carrie acknowledged Sophie’s talent, she diplomatically admitted she wasn’t sure how the performance fit within Idol’s framework—further demonstrating her ability to balance honesty with heart
