Sophie Powers and Carrie Underwood on 'American Idol' (Video screenshot)

Sophie Powers and Carrie Underwood on 'American Idol' (Video screenshot)
Sophie Powers and Carrie Underwood on ‘American Idol’

(FOX NEWS) — “American Idol” is kicking off its 23rd season with a bang.

During Sunday’s episode of the singing competition show, judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan were left nearly speechless after contestant Sophie Powers – a 20-year-old from Toronto – performed an original song called “STFU.”

Before Powers entered the audition room, Underwood – who won “Idol” in 2005 and has returned to the show two decades later as a judge – spoke about her hopes for the 23rd season.