A teen singer from Vancouver Island won鈥檛 win American Idol, but she鈥檚 nevertheless excited about what鈥檚 ahead in her music career.

The reality TV talent show whittled its top 20 contestants down to a top 10 on Sunday鈥檚 episode, and it was revealed that Lauren Spencer-Smith won鈥檛 be advancing.

In a social media post, the 16-year-old thanked American Idol for the opportunity, and also thanked everyone who voted for her to try to lift her into the top 10.

鈥淎lthough some may say this is a disappointment, it is a huge accomplishment for all of me and my friends who were part of the top 20鈥︹�� she wrote. 鈥淓verything happens for a reason and and this was such a positive experience for me.鈥�

She said she created what will be lifelong friendships with other Idol contestants and hopes her fans will now turn their support to help out those singers.

At the same time, Spencer-Smith, who grew up in Port Alberni and now lives in Nanaimo, said she鈥檚 excited to continue her own musical career.

鈥淭his is not the end for me and I鈥檓 so excited for what the future holds,鈥� she wrote.

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