Ramiele Malubay Thinks About Her Future After "American Idol"

April 4, 2008 9:38 a.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Ramiele Malubay may have been booted off "American Idol" this week but the little singer with the big voice is already thinking about her future. The singer, who hoped to be the first Asian-American Idol, says she may head to the Philippines to sing and will definitely move in with fellow "American Idol" contestant Danny Noriega.

Malubay, 20, a Florida resident, said she plans on staying in L.A. for a while to see if anything transpires with her singing career. She says she has no hard feelings toward Idol, and that Simon Cowell isn't actually as bad as he seems.

While on the show Malubay met fellow contestant Danny Noriega and the two became instant friends. Malubay describes him as her "twin" and says the two talk every day. Malubay will be going on the "American Idol" tour but plans on moving in with Noriega at least when the tour is finished.