Carrie Underwood's Trump inauguration performance stirs controversy, sparking concerns over 'American Idol's' values and ratings.

American Idol is heading into its 25th season later this year, but former contestant and Idol winner Carrie Underwood’s recent performance at President Donald Trump’s second inauguration has reportedly turned into the “worst-case scenario” for the show.

Carrie Underwood handled a musical mishap at the inauguration of President Trump like a pro, improvising and singing a cappella after the soundtrack didn't play.

Carrie Underwood’s controversial performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration has left American Idol executives in a tough spot. Could the awkward moment impact her role on the show as the new judge in season 23?

Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of United States took place on Monday and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood was among those who performed at the occasion

Country singer Carrie Underwood is set to perform for Donald Trump at his second inauguration despite previously keeping her political views away from the public eye

Trump has enlisted the help of celebrity acts for the ceremony—and there will also be some famous faces in the audience.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the ... judging the next season of “American Idol.” “I went from nobody knowing my name to tens of millions of people watching the ...

Carrie Underwood appeared ‘tense’ as she made her first public appearance at ‘American Idol’ taping after her presidential inauguration day performance went awry

Carrie Underwood appeared 'tense' and 'serious' during the filming of the Hollywood round of ‘American Idol’ in Los Angeles, revealed a source

Country singer Carrie Underwood likely didn't anticipate being thrust into a maelstrom of musical and political discord when she agreed to perform during