La'Porsha Renae 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 think American Idol is a great career launcher. A blessing for all of us.

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

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

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

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.

If I went on 'American Idol,' I would definitely be kicked out immediately.

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.

Comparing in the past years, Tamyra Gray and everyone else that didn't win but their careers are doing well.

I think a big part of 'American Idol' that scares people and actually has, I'm sure, stopped people from trying out is the fact that you do have to do things that are necessarily not your genre.

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

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.

'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 always knew I wanted to be involved in entertainment in some way. But I really can't say I'd be where I am now if I hadn't been on 'American Idol.'

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.

'American Idol' opened up all the doors to where I am now.

Britain's Got Talent' isn't all that far from 'The Gong Show' 35 years ago, is it?

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

What's amazing with 'The X Factor' is that it gives people a chance who wouldn't normally have one. I couldn't go on it, because it would be, like, me being lazy, because I've definitely had my opportunities.

I got in the audition line called 'Making the Band' because I wanted to be in a band. If I didn't, I would have done 'American Idol.'

I like that I stand for something like American Idol which helps musicians and artists get out there. It's important to have shows like Idol because it's so hard to get into the music industry nowadays - nearly impossible.

I would never have been discovered without the X Factor. I was just doing the working men's clubs and I loved doing that. That was the life for me at that time. I never expected to be noticed doing that, that's why I went for X Factor by myself.

Look at 'American Idol,' which I don't look at. Those winners haven't become household names except for Jennifer Hudson, and she was a reject. You can't aim to be a household name. You just have to be successful.