AceShowbiz - Carrie Underwood is addressing rumors about a supposed conflict with comedian Nikki Glaser after Glaser's guest judging appearance on American Idol. The country singer, 43, spoke out during a May 6 interview with radio host Cody Alan on SiriusXM's The Highway, aiming to dispel the online speculation that the two did not get along.

Underwood pointed out that whenever two women are in the same room, some people tend to assume drama is brewing. "I feel like if you have two ladies in the same room together, someone is going to try to make a big thing out of it," she said, emphasizing that Glaser was "wonderful" throughout the experience.

Nikki Glaser, 41, who is a self-professed Swiftie, appeared on the April episode of American Idol during a Taylor Swift-themed night. She joined the regular judging panel including Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie as a guest judge. Despite her warm reception, viewers speculated that tension existed between Glaser and Underwood during the broadcast.

Online discussions quickly surfaced, with some fans suggesting that Underwood and Glaser were opposites who didn’t see eye to eye. One Reddit user wrote, "Carrie cannot standddd Nikki lol," while another commented, "Carrie and Nikki could not be more opposite lol."

However, Underwood dismissed these rumors, clarifying that there is no bad blood between them. She praised Glaser’s performance, acknowledging how challenging it can be to step into a judging role on a major competition show. “I think she did such a great job 'cause it's not an easy thing to come sit behind that desk and try to think of constructive things to say,” she said. “I feel she did everything wonderfully ... But no, there's no beef. I have no beef.”

Host Cody Alan also expressed skepticism about the rumors, sharing his own reaction to the drama talk. “I'm like, 'Do you know Carrie Underwood? She's never going to be a mean person,'” he remarked.

Following Glaser’s guest spot, Underwood took to Instagram to share positive sentiments about the night. She described Glaser as "beautiful and hilarious" and expressed that it was a fun experience having her on the judging panel.

Glaser responded to Underwood’s post in the comments, thanking her for being kind and calling it "a true dream sitting next to you!" This exchange further showed the mutual respect between the two entertainers.

Underwood rose to fame after winning season 4 of American Idol. Since then, she has become a major figure in country music and recently took over as a judge on the show following Katy Perry’s 2024 departure. Reflecting on her journey, Underwood said, “I went from nobody knowing my name to tens of millions of people watching the show. I'm proud of everything that I was able to accomplish on the show and I'm so proud of everything I've accomplished since.”

Her return to American Idol as a judge marks a full-circle moment in her career, and she has embraced the role with enthusiasm, despite facing some criticism for her judging style. In a previous interview, she defended her feedback on contestants as constructive rather than harsh.

In addition to addressing the Glaser rumors, Underwood has shown a confident attitude toward her presence on the show, even responding playfully to boos she received from the live audience during Hollywood Week. “Boo me. I don't care,” she posted on X (formerly Twitter) on March 2, showing resilience amid the pressure of live television.

Overall, the narrative that there is any discord between Underwood and Glaser is unfounded. Both women have publicly shown professionalism and respect for each other, debunking the fan theories of tension during Glaser’s guest judging stint on American Idol.