Carrie Underwood, who was crowned the winner of “American Idol” season 4, gave fans a throwback moment like no other. Underwood sported the same dress she wore on the “Idol” finale in 2005 and, spoiler alert, it still fits!
Carrie Underwood Wears Her 2005 ‘American Idol’ Finale Dress in 2025
20 years later, Underwood put on the dress she wore when she won “American Idol.” She’s already having a full circle moment as a season 23 judge on the show that launched her entire career.
Underwood delivered the nostalgia on the April 28 episode that celebrated “iconic Idol moments” by sporting the sparkly flowing gown she wore when she was named the winner back in the day.
In a quick Instagram video, she noted, “2005 fit check!” and shared in the caption: “Same dress, different view. #CUonIDOL.”
In the video, the camera pans down to show the singer in the gorgeous dress as she gives a spin, noting, “Still fits.”
Fans were blown away by Underwood rocking the style again, all these years later.
One fan asked in the comment section, “Carrie is that the actual same dress?” Others confirmed, “Yes. I recognized it right away” and “yes, same dress she wore at the finale … when she won!”
Other “Idol” fans remarked how much they love seeing the nostalgia. “I’m living for all these throwbacks, feels like such a full circle moment,” one person noted. Another shared, “Love all the ‘Idol’ memory throwbacks!!”
Many fans commented about how beautiful Underwood looked in the dress, with comments including, “WOW! Flawlessly gorgeous! You are on 🔥! 🎤🤍🙌🏼” and “perfect goddess 😍🔥❤️.”
One person remarked, “It’s vintage now 😍.”
Underwood Delivered an Epic Performance of ‘Alone’
Her fashion choice isn’t the only throwback moment for Underwood. During the April 27 episode, the singer took the stage to perform “Alone” by Heart.
“Alone” was one of Underwood’s most iconic performances when she was a contestant on “Idol” and, of course, she can still sing it flawlessly.
On April 27, the “American Idol” Instagram account posted the video of her performance, noting, “20 years later, @carrieunderwood recreates her iconic ‘Alone’ performance on #AmericanIdol!”
Fans loved seeing Underwood sing “Alone” again, with one person commenting, “Confirming we made the right choice 20 years ago.”
Another person noted, “The 1000% absolutely BEST ‘American Idol’ winner EVER!!! All other winners take a backseat to Carrie!!! She does great justice to this song and Heart should be proud!!!”
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Carrie Underwood Stuns Fans With Throwback ‘American Idol’ Moment