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She’s the clear season nine favorite on American Idol, but Crystal Bowersox has never looked comfortable on stage.

The folksy singer admitted many months ago that she had never watched an episode of Idol, and she’s been outwardly shaken up when certain contestants – such as Lilly Scott and Katie Stevens – were eliminated this year.

Therefore, it didn’t come as a major shock this week when a report leaked out that said Bowersox was close to quitting the competition, but was convinced to stay by Ryan Seacrest.

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On Facebook yesterday, Crystal confirmed this rumor, writing: We all have moments of doubt. As much as I miss my kid, the big picture is this: im doing this for him and my fans. I’m having the time of my life!

Sounds like Bowersox will be sticking around – and thank goodness for that.

On the most lackluster season to date, we don’t even want to imagine tuning in to Idol each week and not at least having Crystal to look forward to.