American Idol
And The Winner Is.........
Wednesday 21 May 2008 on FOX

The most anticipated night of the television season is here! The competition is down to two finalists but there can be only one American Idol . Find out tonight who America has chosen. The Top 12 reunite on stage at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE one last time before the newest American Idol is...

If he could do anything in 24 hours, he would create a machine that could allow him to do something forever. (edit) If he could sing at any venue he wanted, he would do so in Madison Square Garden or the Great Western Forum. (edit) He thinks having come so close in the past on American Idol gives him an edge on the show. (edit) His advice to future American Idol contestants is to be true to themselves no matter if it is right for the show or not. (edit) His happiest moment related to music is when he got his first standing ovation. (edit)

Chikezie: (on where he sees himself after 10 years from when he was eliminated from American Idol) I would like to see myself getting at least one Grammy [laughs], that's for starters. I really want to get started with my music career -- start making music that makes me feel good and hopefully makes others feel good. Also, acting. Who knows, why not? Why not try everything? I'm the type of person that likes to see what I can do, see what my boundaries are. I'm always testing myself to see what I can accomplish. (edit) Chikezie: (on if he felt like he has done well enough on American Idol to pay back his parents) I won't feel like I've fulfilled it until a time comes when my parents no longer have to work, no longer feel like they have to get out of bed and drive off to work in the morning. When they no longer have to do that, then I know my job is done. (edit) Chikezie: (on which upcoming mentor on American Idol he was most excited to work with) It would have to be Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber... because I respect his body of work so very much. When you've created a masterpiece like 'Jesus Christ Superstar' -- what an honor. That would have been great to be able to meet him and perform his songs for him. (edit) Chikezie: (on why he dropped his last name on American Idol) My last name is "Eze" [eh-zeh] actually, and I dropped it for that exact reason -- because it was constantly mispronounced. (edit) Chikezie: (on if he was always as happy as he appeared on American Idol) I tend to wear my emotions on my face most of the time, so if I'm nervous you can usually tell. I'd probably be sweating without doing any kind of work [laughs]. I tend to be happy because I feel so blessed to be in the position, to have had this opportunity -- really, really blessed. (edit)

Star
American Idol Finalist (Season 7)

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