Ultimately, the judging panel selected King, Chesterman, Barise, and Solomon to complete the Top 14 — a decision that sent home Misailegalu, Ryn, Littrell, Windsor, Bergeron, and Solomon. The judges made the quick and tense decision during a commercial break Monday evening.

Carrie Underwood has walked through the entire journey of American Idol and emerged victorious. Thus, the news of her being cast as a judge for the new season 23 was not a shocker. She is qualified to understand the feelings of the contestants and how they must feel as they deliver their performances.