Exclusive: Abi Carter reflects on American Idol win, what’s next

Indio's Abi Carter has had a packed schedule after winning American Idol this past Sunday.

She found some time to speak exclusively with News Channel 3's Allie Anthony, looking back on her big win, her journey and what's next.

"I was just standing there, and absolutely shocked. Like actually shocked because I don’t think I ever considered a scenario where I’d actually win, pause, and it still hasn’t set in to be honest," Carter said on winning American Idol.

Watch the full report at the top of the article.

Check Out Some of Our Previous Coverage of Abi on Her American Idol Journey:

• Indio celebrates Abi Carter with parade, concert, Key to the City presentation

• Exclusive: One-on-one interview with American Idol’s Abi Carter

• Community reflects on Indio native Abi Carter’s journey to American Idol finale

• Abi Carter performs at her first-ever concert in Indio before heading to American Idol

• Abi Carter finds encouragement from Coachella Valley heading into ‘American Idol’