American Idol - Zac Efron reveals he's a secret fan

High School Musical star Zac Efron likes to watch American Idol.

Zac really admires the contestants and the way they handle their instant fame.

He told MTV.com: "(I like 'American Idol' because) it deals with regular people who really have a dream and like to perform. I have such admiration for those guys — they go literally from zero to 60 in a matter of days and they handle it like champs ... most of them. I couldn't have done that: go to the peak of your fame within a month of starting, and to be able to handle that kind of pressure. I don't envy them.

"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. 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."

Zac added: "I tend to agree with Simon most of the time. But my favorite judge, just because I know her, is Paula — she's a real sweetheart."

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