Carrie Underwood‘s run as an American Idol judge has officially begun, and ABC has the photo to prove it, sharing this first look at Season 23 on Wednesday.
Underwood is regarded as “the most successful Idol winner to date” in a statement from showrunner Megan Wolflick.
Perry shocked fans in February when she announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that Season 22 of American Idol would be her last.
Perry had been a judge on American Idol since the competition was rebooted by ABC in 2018.