Melanie Amaro On Winning The X Factor

First Released: December 23, 2011 2:24 PM EST Credit: Getty Premium Caption Melanie Amaro works onstage at FOXs The X Factor Best Three Live Show Show in Hollywood, Calif. on December 21, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Melanie Amaro required home the grand prize Thursday evening on FOXs The X Factor, something which still felt unreal when Access Hollywood swept up using the singer following her large win. Personally i think fantastic. It hasnt struck me yet, however i guarantee it'll struck me soon, she told Access on Thursday evening after scoring the large prize a $5 million recording contract. It feels so surreal. Its like Im fantasizing. I seem like Im inside a dream a sweet, sweet dream! The 19-year-old singer from Sunrise, Fla., also invested some time by way of thanking all her fans. Thankfully I'd a lot of supporters supporting me. I really like everyone. Many thanks for voting and putting me within this position. I really like all of you so greatly, she gushed. Its so great to understand that everybody is supporting me at this time and theyre so happy for me personally, which makes me feel amazing! Melanie who had been mentored by Simon Cowell stated as soon as when host Steve Johnson introduced she'd won your competition left her stunned. I had been so without words. I had been overcome. I did not understand what to express cause that simply introduced me to a record high, she remembered. What exactly will the 19-year-old singer use the prize money? Its $5 million! she stated. This means that Ill have the ability to get whatever Ive ever wanted and have the ability to help my mother with whatever she needs assist with Im so happy. And what might her approaching album seem like? I believe Im likely to keep that the secret for at this time. Surprise everybody, she stated having a smile. Access also spoke towards the mentors/idol judges on Thursday, who all thought America first got it right and selected the very best contestant to win your competition. She deserved it. This means a great deal to her, Simon, who put her in your competition after initially getting rid of her in early stages, told Access. My dear God, America first got it right. You couldnt request in excess of that in your first show. The best result. Paula Abdul agreed, saying, Melanie will have huge success. And That I love the underdog story. Such a story. Simon refused her a place within the live models All of us agreed this is one thing we must rectify and remedy and she or he returned. Shes been a front runner in the get-go. It has been amazing. L.A. Reid also agreed with America and the fellow idol judges. The best person won. America first got it right. Simon really did a fantastic job with Melanie. She's a jewel. She's the gift and guess what happens? I couldnt be more happy on her, he told Access. Nicole Scherzinger, whose contestant Josh Krajcik arrived second, seemed to be happy for Melanies win and felt like several three from the runners up an organization that incorporated Chris Rene were those who win. The one which was designed to win, won. You realize? Everything happens for any reason as well as for me Josh won. Chris Rene won. So Im really happy. Im very grateful and Im so happy for Melanie, she stated. AH Nation Poll: Did the best person win The X Factor? Election HERE! Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.