Get The Free uInterview Mobile App For News Anytime
Megan Joy Interview On American Idol, Telling Simon Cowell She 'Didn't Care,' Her Son
by Megan Joy is the tattooed single mom who dared to tell Simon Cowell she "didn't care" what he thought on American Idol. Now, as she sets out on the Idol Summer Tour, Megan Joy is taking questions exclusively for users of Uinterview.com.
Article by UInterview
15 Comments
Leave a comment
Absolutely. I was really proud of my performance.
No, I wasn’t. I was prepared for it to happen sooner or later. I woke up that morning knowing that might be my night. I just had a feeling. I don’t know how I knew. I can’t explain it.
I was very surprised. I didn't think it was going to be such a big deal.
I really didn’t understand that it was such a big deal. I didn’t mean for it come across that I didn’t care about the show. I just didn’t care that Simon didn’t like that specific song.
He came up to me after the show and we talked. I love Simon. I have nothing but love and appreciation for him. I owe it to him–as far as I got in the competition.
I was excited and happy and trying to make the best out of it. You can either cry about it or laugh about it – and I would rather laugh.
The day I was sick and the days surrounding it were some of the worst days I’ve ever experienced. I was miserable and so sad. But missing my son was horrible.
I did. He’s not a big phone talker. He’s too busy for that.
It’s allowed but it didn’t work out in our situation.
I am pretty close to all of them, but Alison was my roomie. So I felt extra close to her. She kinda reminds me of myself when I was her age. She’s hilarious and fun. She’s a beautiful girl inside and out.
There actually wasn’t. Everyone was so nice and gets along so well.
My sleeve is a castle and it has my fairy tale on stained glass on it. There’s me and my prince – and I don’t know who that is. There's my mom as a fairy godmother, my brother as a wizard and my son as a prince. It’s taken a year to get to this point and it’s still not done.
Parts of it were really painful when it was being put on, but other parts were bearable.
It was really hard. I could never make it into anything and it really took a toll on my self-esteem.
My mom sings and I’ve grown up with music in my life always. My mom spends a lot of time in the car for her job, so we were just always singing.
In some aspects yes. As far as stage presence and knowing how to hold a mike. Technical things. I think it also worked for me. My first time on stage was American Idol. It was kinda of a crazy story.
My friends and family sort of pushed me into it, I didn’t want to. I didn’t think I would make it. But they said I had try to at least once, so I did.
Yes, I got him about two hours ago. I feel wonderful. I’m so excited to spend the day with him. I got home late last night.
I’m going to go on tour and hopefully after that I’m going to make an album. Maybe do some modeling or acting. It’ll all be good things. [Calls out to son] Yes, baby! Gotta go…
RELATED ARTICLES
Get the most-revealing celebrity conversations with the uInterview podcast!
FROM THE FIRST DAY OF THE COMPETITION, I HAVE JUST BEEN FLOORED BY MEGAN’SBEAUTY. I THINK SHE IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. IF SHE DOESN’T GET FAR WITH HER SINGING, WHICH I THINK SHE WILL, SHE MOST DEFINITELY SHOULD MAKE IT AS A TOP MODEL IN THE INDUSTRY IF SHE SO DESIRES.
GOOD LUCK MEGAN AND KEEP SMILIN’
From the 1st time “I” seen Megan, I fell inlove with her voice. I’m a Big magnet to uniqueness. I love when your, your own self, and have so many different ODDS and ends about you; its fascinating when the world has someone so different, bringing their own “WOW” to it. That’s why she grew on my heart & reminded myself that I can do anything as well(being a single ma too). After Megan left, I didn’t even vote anymore, I was so disapointed in the judges decision. I knew that when Megan said she didn’t care, it didn’t meen she didn’t care about the show, cuz–why in the world would she be there right then, when she could be at home with her baby boy! I knew she just ment that, she wasn’t going to let the judges opinions stress her. +there were more votes in the world-NOT just 4 votes. Every Tuesday, I voted 5 times on my home phone, and 5 on my cell, and had my husband do his cell and work phone also. She was THE ONLY ONE I voted for, now that she is no longer w/ American Idol, I don’t think it is necessary to vote anymore. But, I KNOW 4 SURE that when her first album comes out I will get it 1ST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have really liked Simon for his honest over the years. My family and I watch Ai. My children are 14 thru 8. We were surprized at Simon coment to Megan. It was very childest my 8 year old comment was “daddy thatwas very niceto that girl” and my children agreed and I to lost soome respest for Simon. I did read the question and answer aboiutthem patching things up but I am about about Simons’agaeamd I know how thing whichare negative have a spinput on them to make them look like tey are all take cake of and ever thing is great.
I really don’t wish to comment on Megan who was very good but I have finally found a place to comment on your show. It took me 4 weeks to stop being upset about you hiring Kara, she was so phony, yelling and screaming. You had a good thing going with Randy, Paula and Simon. IF IT’S NOT BROKE DON’T FIX IT. Kara is finally beginning to be herself but I still don’t care for her. Simon is truly a good judge of talent. I usually agree with most of the things he says. Seacrest should get off his back a little bit. He makes crude remarks and it makes things very uncomfortable, it isn’t cute.
I agree, Megan is very cute but the tatoo is too much and as for her singing career she has no future in this area and becoming a top model she’s too short and her tatoo is ugly. She would never make it in this business. I’m glad she finally left I really didn’t like her not as a person but this girl cannot sing.
i really love megan and her vioce. She’s really unique, and really pretty too. and i think she’s a very nice person and she’s fun
Megan was GREAT and I loved her. I hated to see her voted off. But then there’s Adam…THAT BOY CAN SING!!!! Adam is the next American Idol for SURE!!
Simon’s a great judge he knows what he’s saying! And MEGAN is awesome she can sing very well, it’s surprising why choir didn’t accept her. And yeah, can tell she didn’t really mean it when she said she didn’t care, SHE ROCKS 😀
With a little polishing, Megan will go places. She is gorgeous and I think her quirky ways and unusual vocals make her unique. She doesn’t sound like every other person on the show. I will miss her.
MEGAN JOY CORKREY!!! I SOOOO LOVE YOU!!!!
From your Saltlake audition til these days, I WILL LIKE YOU MORE!!!
I really love the way you sing… you deserve to have the “JOY” on your name because you put JOY to your fans…
Promise me that you will record an album ok? coz I miss seeing and hearing you singing and dancing like your “CORKREY MOVES”… hahaha
please DO RECORD AN ALBUM OK?
God bless to you and to your son..
HOPE YOU CAN HAVE A TOUR HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES.. I’ll make sure that you have tons of fans here..
MAHAL KITA means I LOVE YOU
BE SAFE
Megan, I so enjoyed your performances on Idol. The comments that Simon Scowell made to you and Michael Sarver were so unnecessary. I don’t know why he is so very negative. Likes to keep everyone on pins and needles I guess. Jenna
Oh my dear…<33
I’m always amazed that AI was her first experience on the stage! She definitely has a talent!
go Megan!
even though she didnt win, she’s my American Idol this season 🙂
please when is the megan joy album i’m waiting for it?
Great interview! I love this site!