May 26, 2011
American Idol
"Extra" caught up with "American Idol" contestant Haley Reinhart on the red carpet and asked her about preparing to go onstage if finalist Lauren Alaina's vocal chord problems prevented her from singing.
"I had somebody come up to me tell me what her condition was," explained Reinhart. "They didn't know if she could sing or not. They asked me to do it and said to pick out some tunes I already did. It was an honor that they asked me; they never did this for somebody else on the show."
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May 26, 2011
American Idol
"American Idol" runner-up Lauren Alaina stopped by The Grove to chat with "Extra's" Mario Lopez -- and to set the record straight on rumors she's dating "Idol" winner Scotty McCreery.
"We're not dating, everyone!" laughed Lauren, adding, "We're just friends!"
As for losing to McCreery, Alaina said she saw it coming. "I thought Scotty was going to win. I told him he was going to win." Why? "Um, because all little girls in America are in love with him!"
May 26, 2011
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May 25, 2011
American Idol
Country boy Scotty McCreery has been anointed the Season 10 "American Idol"!
More than 122 million votes were cast for the 17-year-old McCreery and runner-up, 16-year-old Lauren Alaina, a show record. Watch one of McCreery's performances from Tuesday night.
"Never in my wildest dreams," Scotty said in disbelief after winning the competition. "I've got to thank the Lord first, he got me here."
May 25, 2011
American Idol
"American Idol" finalist Lauren Alaina nearly had to drop out of the competition when her voice nearly gave out.
A doctor came on stage Tuesday night and announced that Lauren has "blown out one of her vocal chords." Reports circulated saying third place runner-up Haley Reinhart was waiting in the wings if Lauren was unable to sing.
May 24, 2011
American Idol
"Extra" has learned from a source close to the "American Idol" production that finalist Lauren Alaina has lost her voice and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Alaina -- who has been losing her voice -- was supposed to sing three songs, but struggled and couldn't finish her third song.
May 20, 2011
American Idol
"American Idol" chose its final two contestants; country singers Scott McCreery and Lauren Alaina -- in a recording-breaking evening with over 95 million votes! "Extra" caught up with them backstage to get their reactions.
"This hasn't sunk in from the beginning," a humbled McCreery, 17, told "Extra" after the show. "That I even made it at all or made it this far!"
Alaina, 16, said she'd like to do cartwheels and thinks the last show will be a "big country finale!"
The two singers, the youngest finalists "Idol" has ever seen, credit their faith for helping them. "We pray a lot together," said Alaina. "Every time I pass by him, I yell, 'Scotty, pray for me!'" McCreery added, "It's our thing."
Watch more from our exclusive interview!
April 11, 2011
American Idol
With Pia Toscano voted off, the new favorites of Las Vegas oddsmakers right now are Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery.
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