Carrie Underwood's inauguration performance sparks American Idol issue

bosses are acutely aware of the impact that 's inauguration performance could have on the show, with fears it may unravel hard-fought efforts to improve representation.

The country star, 41, was invited to sing America The Beautiful as President , 78, was sworn in for a second term in office on Monday.

for the Republican was polarising and prompted calls to boycott her on the popular ABC show.

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