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The newest winner ofAmerican Idolwas announced this week, but some fans don’t think every judge was happy about it.

It was ahistoric win, as the show racked in 26 million votes — the most in the show’s history — on Sunday night for the season finale. Jamal ultimately beat out John Foster of Addis, Louisiana, and Breanna Nix of Denton, Texas, who, respectively, took second and third place. Jamal is also the second Black man to winAmerican Idol, since Reuben Studdard took home the title 22 years ago.

But the exciting moment seemingly got clouded by accusations that Carrie Underwood had a lukewarm reaction to seeing Jamal’s success. People even claimed she didn’t initially stand and might’ve been told to stand up. Fans apparently noticed Lionel and Luke jump up right away to applaud Jamal after the announcement was made, while Carrie stayed seated for a little while until finally joining the other judges to give Jamal a standing ovation.

Not Carrie Underwood sit down and probably being severalize to stand up when Jamal won 🙄 # AmericanIdolpic.twitter.com/CCQbLBnmS9

Here’s a closer look at the moment:

People also noted that Carrie, who also happened to win Season 4 of American Idol, was allegedly critical of Jamal’s performances until the very end.

And even when Carrie shared a congratulatory post with Jamal, fans weren’t buying it. “Congratulations to the newest winner of@AmericanIdol!!!” Carrie wrote. “I’m so proud of Jamal Roberts and all he has accomplished this season and I can’t wait to see what mountains he climbs next! He’s going to do great things!”

Congratulations to the new succeeder of@AmericanIdol ! ! ! I ’m so majestic of Jamal Roberts and all he has reach this season and I ca n’t wait to see what sight he climbs next ! He ’s going to do great things ! ❤ ️❤️❤️pic.twitter.com/L4yJgSNGKK

But after the immediate backlash she received after Sunday’s win, some people believed her post felt “forced,” and that herpolitical affiliationplayed a part in her responses throughout the season:

While others believed the backlash was unnecessary and unfounded:

Anyone feels like the truth weigh or just race bailing for the hell of it ? ! I do n’t like using those word because I take someone being a racialist very seriously , but obviously you do n’t because you ’re throwing around LIES ! She sustain this man all yearpic.twitter.com/sDrt7AoX7J

Although she has yet to speak on the allegations, we’ve reached out to Carrie’s team for comment. In the meantime, it looks like she named her new farm animal after Jamal, which some people also found odd…

Three talent show judges sit at a panel with audience behind them. One wears a studded leather jacket, the second a gown with embellishments, and the third a denim jacket

Performer on stage during a talent show with judges in the foreground and bright stage lights in the background

Man in a sparkly, sleeveless suit stands on a star-covered stage with bright lights behind

Tweet criticizing an action by American Idol, accusing it of attempting damage control and advising not to bring someone back

Tweet criticizing a figure's behavior throughout a season, hoping they won't return

Tweet by Nerdstradamus reads: "He looks uncomfortable as hell… barely smiling, not touching her… this post screams damage control ?"

Tweet expressing frustration about a repeated reaction to a win

Tweet by Virgil Tibbs: Defends Carrie Underwood, highlights her as the most successful American Idol winner, advises streaming buddy's music instead of criticizing

Tweet criticizing bullying of Carrie Underwood, praising her role on American Idol, and mentioning Katy Perry