California Gurls singer Katy Perry revealed if she has stayed in touch with American Idol judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan ...

Underwood, 41, was recently announced as the newest judge joining season 23 of the show following Katy Perry 's departure earlier this year. Speaking with E!

Underwood joined Bryan and Lionel Richie for Season 23, replacing Katy Perry. “ [She] really enjoyed it,” Bryan said of Underwood’s first season as a judge.

The American Idol judge recently debuted a new look, surprising fans who have long known her for her iconic blonde locks. See it here.