Overview

• Underwood admits her biggest challenge as a judge will be her inability to lie.
• Producers had been in talks with Underwood for months before the official announcement.
• Her return is seen as a 'homecoming,' marking 20 years since she won the show.
• Underwood's unique perspective as a former contestant is expected to benefit new hopefuls.
• Longtime host Ryan Seacrest and fellow judges are excited about her addition.