Most of America was shocked when Allison Iraheta was sent packing this week on American Idol. But Allison herself knew it was coming. Here she shares about her time on the show, the critiques she received, and why she knew it was her time. Check out the highlights:

I simply do not think you ever got the credit you deserved. Do you think you did?
I mean, I don’t know. I honestly don’t know. It was weird. Sometimes I would get criticized for what I would wear and I’d be like, Wait. What about the way I sang? But I guess this whole thing is about a package and they want to see you as a recording artist. It’s all for the best, though.

I have to say, the second Ryan said that Kris was safe, I knew you were going home. Did you have a bad feeling last night?
I knew I was going even before that. I had a feeling. Something told me that that was it. First of all, I was in the bottom three more than anyone. So I just warmed up for the song before the show, which I did every time there was a results show. And it paid off.

Don’t you feel bitter that you went home after such a great performance of ”Cry Baby” and Danny Gokey got to stay after hitting a note that even he mocked?
Honestly, I don’t know what to say. It’s hard. Danny Gokey is an amazing singer. As well as Kris and Adam. It’s a hard call. I’m bummed. More than being off the show, even, I miss them. Being away from them hurts the most. Being eliminated? I was going to get eliminated at one point or another.

Simon is so much nicer off camera. Did he say anything to you last night after the show?
Yeah, he actually said that he really appreciated that I stood up for myself. And I said, you know what? It was about time. He’s such a great guy, though. And he knows his stuff.

Allison’s a talented young girl with a huge career ahead of her. She has a unique voice and can put her “stamp” on any song. Though I totally believe the best three artists are headed to the semi-finals, I do think the clothing critiques from the judges were undeserved. Stylists come with winning the show! We wish you all the best, Allison!

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