Carrie Underwood's role on American Idol is under the spotlight, as the shadow of a potential Katy Perry return looms, sparking intrigue and speculation.

The bar was set quite high when Carrie Underwood was announced as Katy Perry's replacement on American Idol. It was a homecoming and a chance to have a judge on the panel who truly understood what the American Idol hopefuls were experiencing.

American Idol judge Carrie Underwood's unenthusiastic response to returning for season 24 seems to indicate that she won't be back on the show.