American Idol fans are worried that the show is 'changing in direction' after their new judge Carrie Underwood performed at Donald Trump's inauguration.

Tellingly, the 41-year-old country singer took to her Instagram Story on Thursday and opted to not mention the performance at all in her first social media activity since the appearance.

Carrie Underwood initially wasn't facing potential consequences on American Idol for performing at Donald Trump's inauguration, but in the early days of his presidency, that may no longer be the case.

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Carrie Underwood's Trump inauguration performance stirs controversy, sparking concerns over 'American Idol's' values and ratings.