American idol Quote by Rick Ross

If we had to choose one American Idol to go out to dinner with, it would be Fantasia. There are no airs and graces…

— Simon Cowell

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

— Joel McHale

I certainly enjoy Usher, Beyonce, Chris Brown, and there is Fantasia; these people will be around a while. They've got it. They've got the…

— Aretha Franklin

American Idol, I love. I think it's a passing fancy but not passing so soon.

— Diane Sawyer

I love 'Idol.' I've been an 'Idol' fan my whole life.

— Jelly Roll

I'm a big 'American Idol' watcher, and sometimes I like to watch 'America's Got Talent.' Those are big, corny admissions, but sometimes it's so…

— Katey Sagal

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

— Gabby Barrett

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

— Jessica Sanchez

One of the things I love about 'Idol' besides the drama, the backstories, and the crazy arrangements on popular songs is the auditions, when…

— Phoebe Robinson

"American Idol" has done a lot for me. It's a stepping stone in my life.

— Diana DeGarmo

I will always appreciate 'American Idol,' and I never forget about where I come from.

— Lee DeWyze

I don't watch 'American Idol.' I don't watch any of that stuff.

— Denis Leary