Welcome to Reality Derby, our weekly deep dive into all things reality TV, hosted by Gold Derby senior editors Marcus James Dixon and Denton Davidson.

Joining us this week is Sophie Powers, the American Idol contestant whose song, "Stfu," went viral despite her untimely elimination. The 20-year-old Canadian pop star and Instagram model gives us a message for her lovers and haters, reveals why she wore a bandage on her nose during her audition, and delivers her thoughts on Season 23 judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie. Watch our video interview above.

"I actually don't have an original thought apparently, because I was cast for the show," Sophie tells us. "And I'm always down for a random side quest. Of course, the show is legendary and iconic, and I thought it would be ironic, considering, yes, I am Canadian." The producers were well aware of her work on other "funny" songs,...