Carrie Underwood’s Massive Pay Deficit: An Issue For Her Return?
American Idol fans have been wondering if country superstar Carrie Underwood will return for Season 24 as a judge. Her debut season as a host just ended. Will everyone see her give it another go, or will it be one and done? If she does not return, many wonder if it could be because of her massive pay deficit. Is this creating issues? Keep reading to get all the details.
Is Carrie Underwood’s Pay Creating An Issue For Her To Return To Idol?
Will she or won’t she? This seems to be the question on everyone’s mind about whether or not Carrie Underwood has plans to return to American Idol for Season 24. She took over for Katy Perry and received mixed reviews on whether or not everyone loved her.
Now that the show will definitely be returning for a new season, fans are wondering if all three judges will make a comeback as well. It seems Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are on board and will most likely be coming back. However, Carrie’s future with the show remains uncertain.
In a recent interview, she teased that she wasn’t sure and said there is a lot to contemplate. Could her massive pay deficit be part of her reluctance to sign on for another season?
Insiders spoke with Star and said that fans are not the only ones who are unsure of Carrie’s next move. Producers are also wondering what the future holds for Carrie Underwood. The source said, “She’s not sure she wants to do another season. She’s let bosses know she’s not 100 percent sure.”
While she has said in the past that it’s hard balancing work and motherhood, many wonder if it is really the fact that she only made half the amount that Katy Perry did. Some say she wants more money.
How Much Did She Make?
American Idol judge Carrie Underwood did make a good amount of money this season. She walked away with $10 to $12.5 million. This is as much as Luke Bryan, if not a little bit more. Luke reportedly made $12 million. Lionel Richie made less at $10 million.
Many are wondering if Carrie is demanding more money to make a return for Season 24.
There has been no public announcement about whether she plans to judge another season of the show. One of the showrunners and executive producers indicated that they do not know yet who will return as a judge. They like to keep their next move close until the time is right to release the information.
However, Carrie Underwood was given high praise and said she brings an element to the show that they really need. Plus, as a former American Idol winner herself, Carrie knows how hard she was pushed to continually show up and do her best each week and learn from what judges told her.
It sounds like the show would be eager to welcome Carrie back for Season 24. The question is, will she?
Perhaps soon, fans will learn which of the three judges is returning or if the search for another job will be on once again.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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