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's Carrie Underwood seems to be the next Ellen DeGeneres after her lackluster first season as a judge on the singing competition series.