‘American Idol’ Carrie Underwood Stuns Fans, Unrecognizable In Video

American Idol fans regularly say that Carrie Underwood looks unrecognizable today, particularly when you compare how she first looked in her initial audition years ago. Based on a recent video that she shared on social media, followers are stunned by her latest look. So, what are viewers saying?
American Idol Fans Are Seeing Carrie Underwood Settling Into Her Role As A Judge
American Idol fans are seeing a lot more of Carrie Underwood these days, as she is settling in nicely to her new role as a judge on the popular reality singing competition. Typically, before accepting this high-profile gig and returning to the show that launched her career, the only way viewers would get to see her was either through social media updates or seeing her in concert.
Now, however, American Idol fans get to see Carrie Underwood whenever they tune in to watch Season 23 episodes. In addition to filming the show, she also has to do a lot of press, and different things to help promote the season, and the vast majority of viewers love getting to see more of her, too.

Underwood Looks Unrecognizable In New Idol Promo
Part of the job description for Carrie Underwood as a new American Idol judge is to participate in various press events and videos to help promote the new season and build the hype. In a recent clip featuring Carrie Underwood, it showed her all glammed up for the cameras.
However, one thing that viewers may not have expected is her keying the side of a car while singing the lyrics to one of her iconic songs. While doing this, Underwood sang: “I’m digging my key into the side of his pretty little souped-up…”
She then stopped, encouraging viewers to “tune in to figure out what’s going on.” She also wrote in the caption of the clip: “Ladies, don’t do this. You’ll ruin your car key! 😂 #CUonIDOL.”
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American Idol Fans Call Out Drastic Change In Carrie Underwood’s Appearance
Based on this recent promo video, in addition to keying the side of a vehicle and singing her iconic song lyrics, many American Idol fans couldn’t help but point out the drastic change in Carrie Underwood’s appearance in this recent clip.
The topic of Carrie Underwood having plastic surgery is one that fans regularly discuss, and seeing her in this recent clip fired up the discussion even more, and commenters had plenty to say about it.
- One person wrote: “Anyone else feel like she’s unrecognizable??”
- A second commenter chimed in, adding: “What’s with the fake accent and unnecessary plastic surgery?”
- Another person piled on, saying: “You don’t look the same, too much plastic surgery.”
- A fourth person took their shot, saying: “I’m sorry who is this now?”
So, even with this attention-grabbing promo and the “Before He Cheats” reference, all the vast majority of commenters seem to notice is how Carrie Underwood looks unrecognizable today.

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