As “American Idol” prepared to name the contestant who would round out this season’s top 24, Carrie Underwood got emotional. But the “Idol” judge’s emotions had more to do with the performance she had just heard than it did the pressure of the situation.

American Idol's new judge Carrie Underwood admits to the thing that will make her a better judge as the competition moves ahead amid signs of change.

Carrie Underwood is still getting used to life as a judge on American Idol season 23. She’s had an incredible career as a country music star, but now, instead of competing, she’s the one giving feedback.