(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.”
No one is safe in @sophiep0wers’ iconic #originalsong, #STFU!
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— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) March 17, 2025
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.