Tori Kelly Quotes

'American Idol' is such a big platform. It's been on for so many seasons. I went on the show not thinking I was going to make it that far at all because there was so many talented people that auditioned.

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

I've been watching 'American Idol' half my life, and I wanted to audition since I was 8.

One of the things I love about 'Idol' besides the drama, the backstories, and the crazy arrangements on popular songs is the auditions, when everyone is full of hope and nerves.

I have done a lot of reality shows. In fact, my first show was 'Shava Shava', which was a singing reality show.

'The X Factor' saved me.

The Biggest Loser,' 'The Voice,' and 'American Idol'... they're giving people opportunities to do what they've always dreamed of doing... to me, that's great reality television.

I thought about going onto the first one, Pop Idol. My mum was saying, 'Go on!' But I decided not to. 'The X Factor,' though, doesn't really seem to be a show about musical talent anymore.

I think 'American Idol' has prepared me for anything.

American Idol allowed us to find Carrie Underwood.

I was on TV for almost sixteen weeks during American Idol. It's at the point now where it's old.

Who wouldn't want to be an 'American Idol' judge? It's an awesome, awesome show.

I'm proud to be involved with Simon Cowell and 'X Factor.'

The people that go on 'American Idol' do want some recognition and fame.

Frankly, if 'American Idol' was the way I'd have to audition as a singer, I'd be standing behind the counter in a 5&10 right now. I couldn't have done it that way.

'American Idol' is the fast track to fame. I'm just lucky it worked out. I don't feel different. The way people react to me is different.

There's a lot I've yet to say about 'American Idol,' so I am excited about teaming up with 'Idol Go Home' and starting my blog.

'American Idol' is sometimes lumped with reality shows and it has that element - folks-next-door battling it out in a contest. But instead of fighting leeches, bugs, parasites and each other, as on CBS's 'Survivor' and other shows that imitate it, the 'American Idol' contestants, of course, sing.

I have a bit of a problem with 'American Idol.' Forgive me, but it's difficult for me to watch. I can't help but think of people being exploited. On the other hand, I'm really enjoying 'Glee.'

I didn't know what I was in for when I joined 'The X Factor' - I underestimated it.

I do watch 'American Idol' sometimes. It's not really that pleasurable... I take that back. It is the epitome of a guilty pleasure. Sometimes there's some good singers on that show.

'American Idol' is a juggernaut... Because of my 'American Idol' win, I am able to do the thing that I love most, which is to be an entertainer.

I like 'American Idol' because it's an actual talent contest.

I've been watching 'American Idol' since I was five years old.

When I was 14, I auditioned for Michael Barrymore's 'My Kind Of People'.