The Decision Carrie Underwood Made That ‘Did Wonders’ for Her Marriage [Report]

Carrie Underwoodmay have just wrapped another season ofAmerican Idol, but according to a new report, she still has no interest in putting her career into overdrive.

On Monday (May 11), the singing competition crowned its Season 24 winner, and insiders say the country superstar is looking forward to slowing down, spending more time at home with husbandMike Fisherand their two sons — a decision that has reportedly “done wonders” for their marriage.

While some people in Underwood’s circle reportedly believe she could be doing even more professionally, the singer appears perfectly content with the balance she’s created.

Choosing Balance Over Burnout

The 43-year-old currently splits her time between filmingAmerican Idolin Los Angeles and spending time with her family on their 400-acre Tennessee farm.

“She’s perfectly comfortable with her current situation,” a source toldStar, adding that Underwood feels she’s getting “the best of both worlds.”

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The insider also claimed Underwood understands that constantly chasing bigger opportunities comes with tradeoffs.

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Chasing the dollar can come with plenty of downsides that don’t always make it worthwhile.

That mindset lines up with what Underwood recently hinted at herself when she casually revealed onJimmy Kimmel Live!that she has no plans to tour in 2026.

Some Think She Could Be Doing Even More

According to the report, not everyone around Underwood agrees with her slower pace. “There’s still a feeling in her circle that she’s making too big a sacrifice right now,” the source claimed.

The insider even suggested Underwood could expand far beyond country music if she wanted to, adding, “She could be the modern-dayDolly Partonif she decided to take off the handbrake and really go for it with her career.”

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Insiders believe that the “Blown Away” singer would likely be a natural fit for TV and movie roles — and even a future talk show opportunity, especially with speculation continuing aroundKelly Clarkson’s long-term TV future.

Her Marriage Is Reportedly Benefiting

Perhaps the biggest reason Underwood seems content slowing things down is what it’s reportedly doing for her home life.

“Staying at home more has done wonders for her marriage,”the source claimed, adding that if turning down work helps keep things strong with Fisher, “then it’s a small price to pay.”

After years of balancing touring, television, residencies, and family life all at once, it sounds like Carrie Underwood is finally embracing something she hasn’t had much of in a long time: breathing room.

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Gigi Hadid Wears Necklace with Meaningful Nod to Relationship with Bradley Cooper

Gigi Hadid wore a custom gold dog-tag necklace engraved with her and Bradley Cooper's initials

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• The $2,995 dog tag pendant is a custom design from Sheryl Lowe

• Hadid recently called Cooper her "happy thought" while discussing staying focused at the 2026 Met Gala

Gigi Hadidwears her heart on her sleeve.

The 31-year-old model showcased a custom gold dog-tag pendant necklace engraved with her initials and those of her boyfriend,Bradley Cooper, 51.

“love 🌻 🌻 thank you queen @sheryllowejewelry,” a text overlaid on top of the photo read.

The pendant, which retails for $2,995, is made of 14k yellow gold and is trimmed in approximately 0.48 carats of glittering diamonds, designer Sheryl Lowe'swebsiteexplains.

Hadid had it custom-engraved to read “G 🤍 B."

Lowe shared Hadid's photo as well as a close-up of the necklace on her Instagram Stories, which featured a diamond rose (though not worn by Hadid).

The fashionista wore the statement piece with a golden opal necklace, also designed by Lowe. The "Gigi Knotted Necklace" currently retails for $2,200.

Hadid's subtle declaration of love comes days aftershe gushed about Cooperwhile chatting withAshley GrahamandCara DelevingneduringVogue's red-carpet livestreamat the2026 Met Gala.

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Speaking to how she stays focused in front of the cameras, Hadid said, "I try to bring my mind to a happy place. What we do in our job is go to a happy place, think of happy thoughts and the smile comes through the eyes and it makes you come to life."

"First happy thought,Khai, my daughter and then my man," she said. "When I think about Khai maybe I'm giving joy. And then I'll serve something else to Bradley for the camera."

Hadid attended the event wearing acustom, sheer Miu Miu gown, with floral embroidery and crystal embellishments.

While she and Cooper didn't walk the red carpet together, the Academy Award nominee made a surprise appearance inside the event.

A picture taken by Landon Nordeman at the Met Gala and published byThe New York Timesshowedhim and Hadid reuniting at the party.

The couple has beenromantically linked since October 2023and made theirrelationship Instagram official in May 2025.

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"They'vetalked about blending their lives more, but they're not pushing it," a source exclusively told PEOPLE about the couple in August 2025. "They're on the same page about what they want long-term, and they're letting it happen naturally."

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Kylie Jenner Admits She Was 'Really Scared' to Tell Her Parents She Was Pregnant at 19

Kylie Jenner revealed she was scared to tell her parents she was pregnant at 19

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• She kept her pregnancy with daughter Stormi private to protect herself from public and paparazzi scrutiny

• Jenner is mom to daughter Stormi and son Aire

Kylie Jennerwas afraid to tell her parents she was pregnant when she was expecting her daughterStormi.

On Thursday, May 14, the Kylie Cosmetics co-founder, 28, appeared on theTherapusspodcasthosted by Jake Shane, where she reflected on telling her parentsKris JennerandCaitlyn Jennerthat she was pregnant at 19.

"I was 19 when I got pregnant," Jenner said. "I was freaking out. Yeah, I was freaking out. I was really scared to tell my parents."

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"And it was...I was really scared. But there was something just inside of me that knew I wanted to do this, and I had to make a decision for myself. What do I really want? What can I handle? And even if I have to do this alone, or however, this is the choice I'm going to make," she continued.”

Jenner went on to say that she eventually told her parents.

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"And then I told my mom. No one was angry at me. It was a crazy time," said the now mom of two.

Jenner welcomed her daughter Stormi in 2018 and her son Aire in 2022. She shares both of her kids with exTravis Scott.

Elsewhere in the podcast,The Kardashiansstar opened up about deciding to keep her first pregnancy a secret from the public and the paparazzi. "I really didn't leave the house. I felt like at the time, you know, reflecting back to it, I felt like I was protecting myself. And I was in a way," she said.

She noted how after sheannouncedthe news, she "sobbed for three hours because it felt like so much weight on my shoulders."

"[It was] just a big thing that I was, hiding from the world. And I was worried about everyone's reactions," Jenner said. "It was just so emotional. And I'm like, 'Maybe next time I wouldn't do that.' "

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Man Tears Up After Learning Shocking Value of Handbag He Thrifted for $1.50

An Antiques Roadshow guest was overcome with emotion when he learned the value of a purse he thrifted for $1.50

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• The guest said he picked up the item in a thrift store because it "thought it was pretty"

• "You have an incredible eye to be able to spot this," the appraiser told him

One man got the surprise of a lifetime when he learned the value of an item he thrifted for $1.50.

On the Monday, May 11, episode ofAntiques Roadshow, which took place atGrant’s Farm in St. Louis, Mo., a guest showcased a burnt orange suede purse with a colorful gemstone detail.

"I just picked it up in a thrift store and liked it, and thought it was pretty," he tells appraiser Katherine Van Dell, adding that he purchased it in 2018 or 2019."It's an absolutely exquisite art deco purse," Van Dell says. She explains that the gemstone design is constructed with platinum and contains rubies, emeralds, sapphires and old European-cut diamonds.

"This style in the Art Deco period would be known as Tutti Frutti, and it was made really popular by a specific maker, Cartier," she continues. "So right when you brought this to the table, I immediately thought to myself, 'Is that Cartier?'"

Van Dell says she was able to confirm that the item was indeed Cartier when she opened the bag and saw the name of the French fashion house written inside.

After the guest tells Van Dell he paid $1.50 for the item, she asks, "Do you have any idea of what you think it's worth?""I was hoping maybe $2,000 or $3,000," he replies."Conservatively, in an auction situation today, it's worth about $35,000," says Van Dell. "And that's fair market value."The guest then becomes visibly emotional. "Wow. Well, that's something. Sorry," he says as he wipes away tears.

"No, it's wonderful," Van Dell replies. "You're an expert looker, and a wonderful picker, and you have an incredible eye to be able to spot this."

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She adds that insurance on the item "would easily be over $100,000."

"Wow," the guest says again, before adding, "It was worth the trip. It's been so much fun. We've just been treated like royalty, and I just feel so welcomed."

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Antiques Roadshowposted a clip of the shocking appraisal to TikTok, with many users expressing how moved they were by the man's reaction.

"He teared up knowing that $35k is life changing for him. Wow," one wrote.

"I’m so happy for him. What a gentle soul," said another.

A third shared that they "love to see people win."

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