'Idol' finalist Ramiele Malubay explains herself!

American Idol‘s reigning ninth-place finisher stopped by EW.com’s cubicles, where I got to ask her about her insane elimination-night garb, her questionable song choices (“Alone”? Really?), and a possible reality-TV future with BFF Danny Noriega. Ch-ch-check out this three-part interview — if you’re not too busy mourning Michael Johns’ ouster, that is.

Part 1: Ramiele breaks it down on singing while breaking down. (Parts 2 and 3, after the jump!)

Part 2: Ramiele explains her song choices.

Part 3: Ramiele uses the word “ish”!