American Idolseason 23’s newest judgeCarrie Underwood is revealed to have some exciting hidden talentsduring a preview clip from the next episode of the long-running reality TV singing competition, even amid signs her judging style isn’t fit for the show. Carrie,who wonAmerican Idolseason 4 in 2005, is the first winner to ever return to the show as a judge. While it’s obvious that the country mega-star is a talented vocalist, she’s proving herself as a judge this season, using her industry knowledge to help new talent find their way. Now, she’s revealing hidden talents, too.

While some expected Carrie to be overly emotional and soft, she’s actually been one of the more difficult judges this season.

American Idol’s Carrie Underwood flanked by Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, each looking distressed.

In a clip from the next episode ofAmerican Idol, Carrie is shown taking on a whole new skill during the judging of anIdolaudition. Shown in the clip dancing alongside someone who appears to be well versed in clog dancing,Carrie seems like a natural even though she doesn’t quite know the steps. Laughing alongside her fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, Carrie jokingly shares that she’s"been around so much clogging"in her life."@carrieunderwood the clogger 🤩🙌 Ya never know what’ll happen on IDOL,“the post’s caption reads, leaving many excited to see the audition.

What Carrie’s Hidden Talent Means For Her Judging Style

She May Be Able To Loosen Up If She’s Having Fun

Although Carrie hasn’t been received well thus far onAmerican Idolseason 23, her time on the show is just getting started. As a former winner, Carrie has been doing a lot for the contestants coming into theIdolprocess. She knows exactly what it feels like to be standing across from the judge’s table and singing for the chance of a lifetime, which means she’s been particular about who she wants to bring forward in the competition. While some expected Carrie to be overly emotional and soft,she’s actually been one of the more difficult judgesthis season.

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Carrie revealing more about herselfin an audition with a new contestant is a different side than viewers have seen of her thus far this season. Watching asCarrie joins in on the contestant dancing makes her seem like a more fun, exciting part of the panel. At the same time, knowing that Carrie is doing her best to take the edge off for the contestant, making light of the competition for a moment as she joins them in a clog dance, is nice to see. Revealing more about herself could be the key to Carrie fitting in onIdol.

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Our Take On Carrie’s Hidden Talents Being Revealed On Idol

She’s Still Sharing Herself On The Series

As Carrie moves through the season, it will be interesting to see if she reveals new sides to her personality. With her time onAmerican Idolseason 4 being nearly 20 years ago,Carrie’s become an entirely different personsince she first joined the competition show. ThoughCarrie’s been in the public eyefor the last twenty years, it’s clear that she’s hopingAmerican Idolcan show off new sides of her personality and reveal who she is now, taking on a whole new role in the competition. Carrie’s hidden talents could makeAmerican Idolfun in a new way.

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