Sophie Powers’ Bold “STFU” Audition Shocks Judges – Standing O or Offensive? | Idol 2025

No one is safe -- including laundry, dinosaurs, and babies -- during Sophie Powers' wry original song called "STFU." Is she right for American Idol? No matter the verdict, one thing is clear: "Everyone needs to shut the **** up."

AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2025

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.

[sophiepwers]

if the people want this, i’ll drop it.

[Tdore]

This is the first time I’ve EVER heard the people in the back actually laugh 😂 and in a good way!

[Aliothale]

Genius. She literally walked into the audition and won American Idol without even showing off her singing voice. That's star power.

[bowrooco]

This girl wasn’t here to win American Idol she was here to Market herself and guess what great job!

[braingodumb]

She had like 10 songs that probably would have got her a spot, and yet she chose violence. Love it.

[magic]

Mission complete. Memorable, catchy and now people are finding her YouTube Channel. Brilliant.

[peponwi]

"How do you feel, Lionel?"

If I had 1/10 of her confidence I'd be happy 😂

[ChynnaBlue]

I love this. And when she asked Lionel how he felt and then said "I'm literally Canadian, " I laughed so had. She is absolutely delightful and the song was... well, spot on.

[carlesblanquer]

American Idol doesn't want Sophie but the whole galaxy needs her.

[andrewayne]

I thought this audition was underrated. The most iconic and underrated audition in American Idol history. LOL 😂

[cmiekley]

We may forget won this season of American idol, but we will Always Remember this girl.

[alexandrespengler]

Best thing I’ve seen in this show in ages. Nothing beats good sense of humour, punk attitude and good sportsmanship. 🎉😅👏🏼

[renecabrera]

She’s sharp; she knew what she was doing! It’ll blow up

[carrickmchwain]

She's just singing what we're all feeling inside about the world in the last 4 years.

[Worldyexpert]

She’s so iconic for going on such a famous show just to troll the whole time 😭😭

[IcedGuavaTea]

this girl literally got on american idol just to troll and she’s so iconic for that

[maddo]

She literally just became one of my favorite people

[JasonRhizome-fh]

She had me at that bold "How do you feel, Lionel?" 🎉

[collegeluvr]

I’m in! I’m gonna be singing that driving home from work tomorrow. “Traffic… shut the %#^ up!!” Iconic. 😂

[cidiZifar]

I loved that girl, clearly she deserved a ticket to Hollywood, a true artist!