Scott MacIntyre was eliminated from American Idol this week.

In a conference call with reporters, the talented blind singer talked about his experience on the show.

On the judges: "I don't take what the judges said to heart. In the scheme of things, it's actually a good, solid performance. Some of the criticism is undue, but I respect the judges and I'm so glad at least two of them tempted to keep me on yesterday."

On final performance: "Honestly, I have no regrets leaving the show. I'm so happy I brought my shredder out and got to go out in a blaze of glory last night."

On the finalists: "We are actually one of the only groups apparently that talks and jokes two minutes before we walk on stage. Apparently last year's group was very silent and in their own worlds and preparing mentally for the performance, which I try to do as well, but there's this extra element, even though we're competing, we have so much fun until the second before we walk on stage."

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