American Idolseason 23's new judge Carrie Underwood has been upfront about her time on the show 20 years ago, revealing a prediction that former judge Simon Cowell made about her future career as signs she's not the show's actual problem have been gaining traction with viewers.

“American Idol” judge Carrie Underwood surprised viewers Sunday with a callback to her time on the show in 2005.

If American Idol finalist Mattie Pruitt wants to stick around, she may want to consider Carrie Underwood‘s advice. The country superstar and former American Idol winner actually offered two notes of criticism during Sunday night’s (April 27) show.