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Carrie Underwood Sparks A Firestorm Revealing She “Got Booed A LOT” During Hollywood Week On ‘American Idol’
People are out there booing Carrie Underwood? I will not stand for it…
Believe it or not, the beloved “Jesus, Take The Wheel” singer has accidentally made some enemies over the past couple of years. Why’s that? You might remember that the country star performed “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration back in January of 2025. Even though Underwood put out a statement saying her performance and presence wasn’t a political statement, a lot of people on the left chalked it up as such and turned their backs on the singer.
And in her defense, Underwood has never been one to be outspoken about her politic beliefs. If you were to try and figure out her political leanings, you could reference the firestorm that Carrie set off when she liked a tweet from conservative commentator Matt Walsh that opposed mask requirements for school children. The only other example(s) that one could point to is when Underwood has stood by her husband – retired NHL star Mike Fisher. He’s been more open to sharing his political views, as he’s campaigned for Republican candidates in the past and stood with Aaron Rodgers in opposing vaccine mandates back in 2021.
One could say that the act of singing “America the Beautiful” at Trump’s inauguration was the most political thing that Underwood has ever been in her entire career, but even jumping to that conclusion is a bit of a stretch. Underwood even clarified that she did it because she loves the country, and called for everyone to come together in the spirit of unity.
Based upon how she was welcomed in California – a historically blue state – during American Idol‘s “Hollywood Week” recently, I’d say that not everyone has come together like Underwood hoped they would:
“Spoiler alert… I get booed A LOT from our Hollywood Week audience.”
Spoiler alert…I get booed A LOT from our Hollywood Week audience. @AmericanIdol
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) February 17, 2026
Now before we jump into the hellish landscape that is “the reply section,” I don’t think Carrie Underwood meant to spark a political firestorm with that post. I’d guess she was just doing her part in promoting the show in which she is a judge, and this is referencing a soon-to-be viral moment from the show. If this was just random crowd members booing her over her politics, she would never tweet it out like this.
But people saw “Hollywood” and “booed” and “Carrie Underwood” together, and because of the current political climate we live in, things got ugly in the comments.
Here are some of the replies that celebrated the fact that Carrie Underwood was booed:
We don’t care, that’s what u deserve MAGA girl https://t.co/G7DF2hdf7H
— y2k (@y2kpopart) February 17, 2026
As should anyone who performed for Trump
— Manuel Pablo Arnao (@HolaManuelPablo) February 17, 2026
Maybe- hear me out because I know this is wild- you should take the hint.
— Mrs. Butters (@MrsButters) February 17, 2026
i wonder why pic.twitter.com/r1UKmbqhuM
— rich (@como_la_flop) February 17, 2026
Your actions and choices have consequences. Thoughts and prayers. https://t.co/OfhPlcKgPM
— Justin (@thejustingibs) February 17, 2026
Pretty brutal.
And here are some posts and replies showing support, and telling Carrie Underwood that she should be proud to be booed by those in Hollywood (even country music singer John Rich chimed in):
That’s a testament to your strength
— Shannon Hill (@ShannonMFHill) February 17, 2026
They are misrable haters!! You are amazing!
— Jessica (@Jessical918) February 17, 2026
Take that as a win.
— Carole Mac (@HerbsandDirt) February 17, 2026
That’s a WIN. Stand up for what you believe in!
— NevadanforLife (@nevadanfor) February 17, 2026
Good! The last thing you want is Hollywood thinking well of you.
— John Rich (@johnrich) February 17, 2026
As I stated before, the comment section – and social media in general – can be a tough place to exist. Carrie Underwood was just trying to get people to tune in to the next episode of American Idol and accidentally sparked a political firestorm. That’s one heck of a premise, is it not? But it’s something that plays out an awful lot in this day and age.The post Carrie Underwood Sparks A Firestorm Revealing She “Got Booed A LOT” During Hollywood Week On ‘American Idol’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.