“I am sick of people bagging Idol, especially contestants from the show who have been on it and are successful because of it,” she told The Sunday Telegraph.
“People need to see the positive side. They need to appreciate what the contestants go through.”
Good on her. While many might suggest Natalie’s had a free ticket to fame, it’s worth remembering that she got her start on Triple J’s Unearthed competition. This is the same comp that Missy Higgins won, and no one dares to suggest she hasn’t done the hard yards!
“I have been doing this for a long time and Idol has just prepared me for what is to come now,” she added.
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