JB- As I mentioned at the top, you were the only girl left in the competition. OK, let's do some girl talk here… well, all right, let's pretend.

AT- (laughing)

JB- What was it like living in the Idol mansion with all the guys? Ben, last night called it a frat house. What was the atmosphere like?

AT- (laughing) The atmosphere was like… very different than [it being] a lot of girls, obviously. The guys were really fun and you hang out with them when you want to hang out with them and they were good with giving me my space too and respecting me and stuff. But they were goofballs and a lot of fun to be around. It was good. I really have nothing negative to say about living with five guys it was a lot of fun.

JB- And I guess every girl's dreams!

AT- (laughing)

JB- Who are you going to miss the most? What are you going to miss most about the group of people you are leaving?

AT- Probably just . . . we're with them 24-7 but I'm going to miss being with some people 24-7 because you create these tight bonds and not seeing some people for a few weeks is going to be hard considering you see them every single day. I'm definitely going to miss that, I'm going to miss the tightness that I have with some people.

JB- Did you go into it expecting to make such close relationships with people or were you just always "this is a competition, this is a competition, I'm here to win"?

AT- I think that's everyone's original focus is to go in it [with the attitude that] "music is what I want to do." But as you get into it you need these friendships to support you and you need people encouraging you. And the competitive spirit is more of just a group competitive spirit. There was no one trying to sabotage anyone. It was just really encouraging. I'm surprised about the close friends that I've made because I was here for my music but, you know, I needed it. I'm glad it happened.

JB- You're a very charitable person, from what I understand. You have an interest in children, maybe perhaps even being a role model. What will you take away from this experience - how will you use your new celebrity status for good? Wow, that sounds like a Miss America question.

AT- (laughing) I think from the very beginning of music, I want people to be a fan of the songs I write and the music I have more so than of me. I think when you're put in a situation like this you have that ability to touch people with your music and I think charity work is very important. Because if you are in a certain position where people know you and people look up to you and they watch you. And doing things that help out people is definitely very important. That's something I think no matter where my career takes me I want to try stay involved in things and try get more involved in things as my scheduling allows. So yeah, if it's important, I will do it.

JB- Give me one emotion to sum up the Idol experience.

AT- Hmm… one emotion. It's unforgettable. You just never ever forget this will be one of the biggest moments of my life.

JB- Maybe not necessarily. What's next for Amberly? Where does she go from here?

AT- I plan to write a lot and hopefully record an album and have a music career. Hopefully it goes uphill from here. Yeah, I think it will.

JB- Well, we do wish you all the best. We'll see you at finale in Toronto.

AT- Awesome. Sounds good. Thank you.

JB- Amberly Thiessen from Canadian Idol, thanks for joining us.

AT- OK. Bye bye.