You know, when I did 'American Idol' the three times, I tried to tell these kids you have to tell the story of the lyric.

These days, with 'American Idol' and all the other reality shows, young people become famous overnight, and that can be very difficult to handle, the way photographers follow you around and study your every move.

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.