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Watch Paul McDonald Dish on His 'American Idol' Experience!
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Apr. 20 2011, Published 10:20 a.m. ET
He was the first boy sent packing on Season 10 of American Idol, but it's just the beginning of Paul McDonald's career. From his experience on the Idol stage to dating Nikki Reed and jumping on the Twilight bandwagon, OK! had the pleasure of chatting with Paul for a sit down video interview!
OK! was so excited to meet Paul, that we Tweeted at him as soon as he left the NYC offices!
And being the gentleman that he is, he Tweeted back!
OK! NEWS: PAUL MCDONALD'S "APOLOGY" TO NIKKI REED IGNITED THEIR ROMANCE
Watch our interview below! Do you think Paul will go on to do big things? Share your thoughts in the comments!