Overview

• Carrie Underwood, now a judge on 'American Idol,' wore the same cheetah-print orange dress she donned for her 2005 Season 4 win during the April 28 'Iconic Idol Moments' special.
• Underwood performed Heart's 'Alone,' replicating her standout 2005 performance, while wearing the same embroidered jacket from her original appearance.
• The episode featured a reunion with Season 4 finalists Mikalah Gordon, Anthony Fedorov, Lindsey Cardinale, Constantine Maroulis, and Vonzell Solomon.
• Underwood shared the nostalgic moment with fans on Instagram, captioning her dress reveal video with 'Same dress, different view' and joking 'Still fits!'
• This marks a full-circle moment for Underwood, who joined the judging panel in 2025, becoming the first former contestant to serve in this role.