We had the chance to catch up with Amber Riley backstage at the American Idol Finale. Graduation, good-bye and major Gleek withdraw are now setting in. Here’s what “Mercedes Jones” had to say about the future of Glee and some of her shining moments on the show.

AMBER PODCAST

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