Carrie Underwood Joining ‘American Idol’ Host For NYE Party
Carrie Underwood will join Ryan Seacrest and the cast of American Idol in 2025 for the next season as a judge. However, before that happens, Carrie will do something completely different. She will take part in the 2025 Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest telecast on NYE.
Here is what you need to know.
Carrie Underwood Performing On New Year’s Eve
Carrie Underwood performed on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Times Square in both 2007 and 2015. Now, she is ready to make her return with Ryan Seacrest as the show’s host. This will be a way for the two to work together before they officially get moving on American Idol together in 2025.
“I’m thrilled to celebrate 20 years since winning American Idol by joining Ryan as he hosts his 20th New Year’s Eve in Times Square,” Carrie said about the news (via Daily Mail). This will be Seacrest’s 20th year as the host of the show that the late Dick Clark founded. He will return with co-host Rita Ora.
Carrie Underwood joins Megan Moroney and Sophie Ellis-Bextor as performers. Dayanara Torres returns as co-host in Puerto Rico. Underwood will perform a medley of some of her biggest hits live in Times Square just before midnight.
Performers also include rock Hall of Famer Lenny Kravitz, Teddy Swims, Tinashe, Cody Johnson, and Thomas Rhett.
When Will American Idol Premiere New Season?
Carrie Underwood will join the judge’s table for the next American Idol season, replacing Katy Perry. However, many fans are unhappy about when the season will start. It will come a few weeks later than most fans are used to.
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American Idol will return for Season 23 on March 9, 2025. This is the same time that the 16th and 17th seasons premiered, but it is later than most seasons of the show start. Besides the first season, this is the second latest date the reality singing competition series ever started.
Despite the late start (it usually starts in February), the show should still end around the same time in May. This means fans might have to wait a little longer to see the new season and Carrie’s debut as the judge, but once it starts rolling, it should be the same as usual.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 will air Tuesday, December 31, live on ABC, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST and streaming the next day on Hulu.
Are you excited to hear Carrie Underwood will perform at the Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 telecast this year? Are you excited to see her on American Idol as a judge? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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