Vault: Allison Iraheta Interview

Summary

The Bert Show: Vault – Allison Iraheta Interview

Date: May 28, 2026
Guests: Allison Iraheta (American Idol finalist), Interviewer, Co-Host

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Episode Overview

In this vault episode, the Bert Show team sits down with fan-favorite American Idol alum Allison Iraheta. The conversation spotlights Allison’s journey since the show, the realities of post-Idol fame, family support, and what’s next for her—including a major New Year’s Eve performance. The tone is light, upbeat, and genuine, giving listeners an authentic peek into Allison's experience and personality.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reflections on American Idol & Post-Show Careers

• [00:59] The interviewer kicks things off with admiration for Allison:
  “At the end of the day, when we're looking at all the American Idolists from this last season, she has more staying power than anybody else.”
• [01:27] They discuss the contrast between Allison’s and Adam Lambert’s post-Idol attention:
  “Because eventually it comes down to music. You know, he's a one trick pony. Has it been a little strange for you?”
• [01:48] Allison reflects on the whirlwind post-Idol period:

  Allison (01:48): “It's really just so crazy how much has happened…The reason why we all went on this show was to get out there, you know, release albums and do what we have always wanted to do and to think it’s actually happening. Oh, snap. I’m just really happy.”

2. Dynamics Among Idol Finalists

• [02:11] Questioning if winner Chris feels overshadowed by Adam’s fame:

  Interviewer: “Do you think that Chris has any...jealousy…because he's not getting as much attention as Adam?”
  Allison (02:24): “I really don't think so because we're all doing our thing…He's definitely getting the attention he deserves…So we ain't got nothing to be jealous about. We good?”

3. Family Support and Grounding

• [02:50] The show acknowledges Allison’s youth—her 18th birthday is soon (April 27)—and asks about her parents’ role:

  Allison (02:55): “They're so supportive. And without them...I wouldn’t be here. ...It’s because of them that I've gone places...started off with them helping me out.”

• [03:12] On maintaining humility and fame management:

  Allison (03:23): “No, I think I’m doing that to them right now. I think I’m the one sort of being like, all right guys...People are going to know who I am. I think it's the other way around, actually.”

4. Life Highlights Since Idol

• [03:41] Favorite post-Idol moment:

  Allison (03:47): “That's hard because, I mean, so much has happened...I guess tour.”
  The tour experience stands out—her voice conveys real excitement and gratitude.

• [03:59] Teasing upcoming performances, including Billboard’s New Year’s Eve Live in Las Vegas:

  Allison (04:12): “I'm freaking out...Going to Vegas and seeing with my boy Chris, gonna see Sean Kingston...It's gonna be too much fun.” On Vegas plans: “I mean, you know, I'll obviously be in like Circus Circus or something or like roller coasters, but it will be a lot of fun and I just can't wait.”

5. Memorable, Lighthearted Moments

• [04:45] Co-Host jokes about her parents keeping her on a “leash” like a toddler:

  Co-Host: “Your parents are gonna put a leash on you like they do those two year olds.”
  Allison (04:51): “The monkey backpack. That has.”

• Laughter carries through as the hosts encourage listeners to catch the New Year's Eve Live show on Fox.

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Notable Quotes

• Interviewer (00:59): "She has more staying power than anybody else."
• Allison Iraheta (01:48): "It's just so crazy how much has happened...to think it’s actually happening. Oh, snap. I’m just really happy."
• Allison Iraheta (02:24): "We ain't got nothing to be jealous about. We good?"
• Allison Iraheta (02:55): "Without them, I honestly have to say that I wouldn't be here...I started off with them helping me out."
• Allison Iraheta (03:23): "I think I’m the one sort of being like, all right, guys...I think it's the other way around, actually."
• Allison Iraheta (04:12): "I'm freaking out...It's gonna be too much fun."
• Allison Iraheta (04:51): "The monkey backpack. That has."
• Allison Iraheta (05:11): "Cutie. You’re sweet."

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:16 – Allison joins the interview
• 01:48 – Reflecting on the Idol experience post-show
• 02:24 – Group dynamics among Idol finalists
• 02:55 – On parental support and beginnings
• 03:23 – Staying grounded and managing rising fame
• 03:47 – Favorite post-Idol moment: Touring
• 04:09 – Excitement for Billboard’s New Year’s Eve Live performance in Vegas
• 04:45 – Playful family/parenting banter
• 05:06 – Interview close with kind words from hosts and Allison

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Final Thoughts

This episode offers fans a spirited, intimate check-in with Allison Iraheta as she navigates the next chapter of her young career. Listeners get a sense of Allison’s grounded attitude, her respect for fellow Idol contestants, and genuine gratitude for her family’s unwavering support. The conversation is peppered with laughter, playful teasing, and palpable excitement for what’s to come—leaving fans eager to see Allison shine on New Year’s Eve and beyond.

Transcript

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[Interviewer]

this is my girl right here. If you remember on American Idol, he loved her. This was my girl right here. And even though she didn't win the whole thing, I still believe in my heart of hearts at the end of the day, when we're looking at all the American Idolists from this last season, that she has more staying power than anybody else.

[Co-Host]

Awesome.

[Interviewer]

And this is Allison Ireta from American Idol. Hey, Alison.

[Allison Iraheta]

Oh, hey. How's it going?

[Interviewer]

Good. How are you?

[Allison Iraheta]

I'm really good. I'm really good.

[Interviewer]

You're still my front runner. I still think at the end of the day people are going to be talking about you and then the Adam Lambert stuff I think is going to wear off and. Because eventually it comes down to music. You know, he's a one trick pony. Has it been a little strange for you?

[Allison Iraheta]

I appreciate that.

[Interviewer]

Has it been a little strange for you to watch how everything sort of developed after the season?

[Allison Iraheta]

Yeah, man. It's really. It's just so crazy how much has happened and to see that just everything is going as planned. You know, the reason why we all went on this show was to get out there, you know, release albums and do what we have always wanted to do and to think it's actually happening. Oh, snap. I'm just really happy.

[Interviewer]

Do you think that Chris has any, I don't want to say jealousy issue because I think he's bigger than that. But do you think that because he's not getting as much attention as Adam, there's a small part of him going, hey, I won this thing?

[Allison Iraheta]

I really don't think so because we're all doing our thing and he's definitely getting the attention he deserves. I mean, he's out there and he's doing his thing. So I think we're all just out there. So we ain't got nothing to be jealous about. We good?

[Co-Host]

Allison, when is your 18th birthday?

[Allison Iraheta]

18th birthday, April 27.

[Co-Host]

Your parents are still involved and closely connected as they develop your career?

[Allison Iraheta]

Oh, yeah. And they're so supportive. And without them, I honestly have to say that I wouldn't be here. You know, it's because of them that I've gone places when I was younger doing like small events and I started off with them helping me out.

[Interviewer]

Have they had to limit you at all? Like, I just want to let you know that you're about to be bigger than life, that you're going to be attacked from every corner because you're going to be so famous. Have they tried to temper that at all?

[Allison Iraheta]

No, I think I'm doing that to them right now. Yeah. I think I'm the one sort of being like, all right, guys, you know, this is going to be a bit weird. We're going to walk through here and people are going to know who I am. I think it's the other way around, actually.

[Co-Host]

What is your favorite thing, Post idol,

[Interviewer]

as opposed to pre Idol, like that has happened in your life.

[Allison Iraheta]

Favorite thing. That's. That's hard because, I mean, so much has happened. You know what I'm saying? I guess tour.

[Interviewer]

That must be very cool.

[Allison Iraheta]

Yeah.

[Interviewer]

Well, and now, I mean, you got so much fun. You got the New Year's Eve Live thing coming up for Billboard also.

[Allison Iraheta]

Oh, snaps.

[Interviewer]

Tell us about the show.

[Allison Iraheta]

I'm freaking out because, you know, the fact that I'm out of it and you know, going to Vegas and seeing with my boy Chris, gonna see Sean Kingston that I met not too long ago. It's gonna. I can't wait. It's gonna be too much fun. Chris was like, oh, no. Oh no. New Year's in Vegas. Oh my. I mean, you know, I'll obviously be in like circus circus or something or like roller coasters, but it will be a lot of fun and I just can't wait.

[Co-Host]

Your parents are gonna put a leash on you like they do those two year olds.

[Allison Iraheta]

The monkey backpack. That has.

[Interviewer]

Exactly. Alright, check out. It is New Year's Eve live. Billboard's New Year's Eve Live. And it is on December 31st and obviously on Fox. All right, Allison, thanks for the time. Appreciate it.

[Allison Iraheta]

Thank you.

[Co-Host]

Good luck to you.

[Interviewer]

Bye. Bye.

[Allison Iraheta]

Cutie. You're sweet.

[Interviewer]

145. Over.

[Allison Iraheta]

Okay.

[Interviewer]

We're still okay. Melissa. Melissa asked one question during an interview this entire month, and it said 40. We were late getting into it, so we only had, like, three minutes with her. The Birch Show.

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