Idol has pretty much taken me out of my recording and out of my choreography. I have managed to slip in some choreography jobs. And I've been writing songs for other artists.

Everything is always a little surreal.

The steeper the mountain the harder the climb the better the view from the finish line ;)

Can you imagine Simon as a kid? His imaginary friends probably never wanted to play with him.

I'm grateful this ordeal is over, and I'm so looking forward to getting back to the job I love.

There are many talented people.

The producers felt that 24 would be good for the audience, to really get to know who these 12 and 12 are.