For us, the fun of American Idol is that it's a cheesy show that is much more enjoyable when bad singers stick around.

On a good night, I can get in 300 to 500 votes for any particular contestant depending on busy signals.

I would lose straight away if I went on 'American Idol.'

I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

Look, she doesn't need to thank me and she doesn't need to thank American Idol. She does need to thank the fans who voted for her on American Idol. That's all.

American Idol transcends age, gender, ethnicity, everything.