Miranda Lambert Performs on 'American Idol,' Igniting Mixed Reactions — Video

The video captures the 41-year-old country star setting the stage ablaze as she belts out her breakout 2005 hit during her appearance on the singing competition.

Miranda Lambert lit up the "American Idol" stage with her song "Kerosene" on May 4, 2025, but it was the sparks she struck online that truly set the night ablaze, leaving netizens sharply divided over her performance.

Wearing a bold black outfit with silver embellishments, flared pants, and a western-style belt, Lambert commanded the stage with confident ease. Her long blonde hair flowed as she sang, framed by a neon-lit sign bearing her name and a starry backdrop that added visual punch.

With a live band behind her, she delivered a polished, faithful rendition of the fiery anthem that launched her into country stardom.

Though her vocals stayed steady throughout, online reactions quickly poured in — and not all were flattering. One viewer wrote, "She was giving us bare minimum stage presence and I love that for her 🤣," while another said, "Plugged my ears the entire performance! I can't stand her! Especially after the whole selfie situation. I’ll never pay to see her."

Others focused on her appearance, offering praise like, "She looks awesome lost a lot of weight 😻," and "Miranda, you're absolutely amazing! 🔥 I love you."