Carrie Underwood Accepts Simon Cowell's 2005 American Idol Critique

Carrie Underwood recently reflected on Simon Cowell's critique of her 2005 American Idol performance of "Bless The Broken Road," agreeing with his assessment that her delivery was "a little robotic" despite singing beautifully. She explained that during the Top 5 stage, she chose to play it safe with a performance she was comfortable with, focusing on vocal quality rather than theatrical staging to avoid compromising her singing. Carrie humorously demonstrated robot dance moves in response to Simon's comment and acknowledged that his critique was a balanced mix of compliment and honest observation. Since winning the competition's fourth season, Carrie has become the series' top-selling alum and recently returned to American Idol as a judge, filling the seat left by Katy Perry in season 23. However, some viewers have questioned her fit as a judge, noting her kind-hearted and less critical approach compared to the show's traditionally tougher feedback. Overall, Carrie embraces both her past experiences and current role on the show while maintaining her identity as a vocalist.