Former East Point 'American Idol' contestant weighs in on finale

East Point is home to Victoria McQueen. She made it all the way to 'Hollywood week' on American Idol but that’s where her journey on the show ended and a new chapter began.

"Everybody has been so supportive and really encouraging of my dreams and gotten a lot of opportunities about going to sing places," she told Channel 2's Lauren Pozen.

The 15-year-old said singing is her passion and that's what drew her to the competition.

Watch the finale of 'American Idol' on Channel 2 beginning at 9 p.m. Monday night.

Despite not being onstage on Monday night for the grand finale, she still has a positive outlook

"I have to keep in mind that it just wasn't my time. Everybody has their certain time," she said.

She has an idea of who she thinks should be the next 'American Idol.'

"I would like to say to Caleb that I love you and you're a cool dude and I am excited for you and your new song is really good. That song is going to be a hit," she said.

McQueen told Channel 2 Action News she's still keeping her eye on the prize and won't be fading from the limelight anytime soon.

McQueen said she would love the opportunity to be on Idol next season too. She hasn’t ruled anything out.

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