American Idolseason 23 has been an interesting mix of positive and negative, but with new judge Carrie Underwood getting shaded online by the show's audience, many are curious if she's deserving of the negativity she's been receiving. Carrie's ability to move through her first season as a judge on American Idol has been impressive, even if her performance has been lackluster at times. Throughout the first stretch of American Idol season 23, Carrie's been scrutinized by long-time fans of the show and new viewers who are watching for the tone she'll set as a part of the judge's panel.