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The High School Musical star said he used to attend live shows on a regular basis to watch the contestants on stage.
He told MTV: "I like American Idol because it deals with regular people who really have a dream and like to perform.
"There was a period where I was actually going to the shows of American Idol. A few years ago, I went, like, almost every week. That was the season Taylor Hicks won."
The 20-year-old added: "It was great. It's a completely different experience live. You really get to see who is a good singer, and who can really captivate a crowd. And you can tell it's really influential on the judges' decisions."
