Jeremy Bradley- Theo Tams, 2008 Canadian Idol winner is joining us now. Hello, Theo.

Theo Tams- Hey, hey! How are you?

JB- Good, how are you?

TT- Really good, thank you.

JB- Good. We were just saying before we went on the air about how cold the Canadian winter is but we wouldn't have it any other way, would we?

TT- Exactly, exactly. It makes us stronger.

JB- We're not wimps, right?

TT- (laughing) Exactly.

JB- Word just recently came out about… well, I guess you're going to be able to hang on to the crown of Idol for at least another year.

TT- Yeah.

JB- We learned of the Canadian Idol cancellation. What are your thoughts on that?

TT- Like you said, my rein obviously lasts a little longer now, so that's exciting. (laughing) You know, at the same time, that show was such a great experience for me. And I learned so much in such a short amount of time, so it's a little bit disappointing that I won't get to go back next year to be on their finale. It's sad that no one else gets to experience it, because it was a blast for me but it's a realization that this is kind of where things are at with the economy and et cetera.

JB- Earlier in the show we talked with (Canadian Idol host) Ben Mulroney and this is just a one-year hiatus and the show will be back and then he kind of changed the words to say, Well, I hope it will be back. What do you make of CTV's decision?

TT- I honestly think that the show went over so well this past year -- and every other season -- that it was not a matter of ratings. You know, we've got great ratings, people definitely watched the show and enjoyed the show and it was a great opportunity to showcase Canadian talent. You know, right now they also have So You Think You Can Dance Canada and Idol's had six seasons so maybe it is time… and I don't think that it is cancelled forever, I think that it's just a hiatus for now. But, let's give the dancers a whirl and let's put some time and effort into watching them.

JB- Are you a dancer? I know we saw some moves during (your performance of Bryan Adams's) When You're Gone.

TT- (laughing) Yeah.

JB- There was some movement there. And then of course jumping up and off the piano.

TT- Ah, yeah. I like to move. I wouldn't say I'm… (laughing)… a dancer by any stretch of the imagination. I'd like to be one day.

JB- Theo, are you blushing right now?

TT- Maybe a little bit, maybe a little bit. (laughing)

JB- You and I talked briefly on finale night. You probably don't remember because you were being pulled in every which direction, but what has life been like since that night in September?

TT- It's just been such a whirlwind, so exciting. But it's also been pretty scary, you know, all the firsts. I think that's what the next few months are really about and it's the first record, the first single, the first video, you know, the first solo tour. I think once you get all those things under your belt and you start to acquire that experience, things run a little bit smoother. So, for right now I'm just trying to take everything in stride and just stay positive and stay energized, stay healthy and stay creative.

JB- On this new album that you're putting out, is it going to be the style of yours we saw on Idol? And by that I mean, kind of the funky beat and changing it up all the time -- sometimes a slow ballad at the piano. Is it going to be a mix of everything? What do you anticipate doing?

TT- Yeah, like, I think it's so hard on a show like Idol to really show your vibe completely, especially when you get like a minute and a half per week. I think I chose songs that represent myself well and they definitely show who I am, what I want to do and let's have some funk music, some edgy music that's still really vocal-driven and really piano-driven. Sometimes I think I played it a little too serious on the show. So I think my stuff is going to be a little funner (sic), a little edgier than that. I'm definitely going to have the piano by my side, for sure.

JB- One thing we did see on the show -- and, see, now that I know you're a blusher, I don't wanna ask this one, but…

TT- You can, you can! (laughing)

JB- I have an email from Judy and she writes, "Ask him about sweating."

TT- (laughing) What about it?

JB- I'm not sure! (laughing) Whatever you want to talk about, I guess. Is this a first for you having to address it?

TT- No. (laughing) No, no, not since the infamous audition. I've always been a sweater, always. Even when I would play soccer growing up, all the sports, I was always just, you know, exceeding in perspiration. I get it from my dad, I think. I come from a very Dutch family and I think that's all Dutch people are known for sweating. (laughing)

JB- What happened through the course of the show? You were still sweating, but what was it? Was it just in the wardrobe secrets? How did you make it not as noticeable?

TT- Wardrobe secrets. Wardrobe was very helpful. And I think that's about it. That audition that was seen was also, like, 17 hours in the making, kind of thing.

JB- That would do it, and I guess the nervousness aspect about it.

TT- Exactly.

JB- Speaking of nervousness, you've been doing music for some time. Was there that fear of going on the stage in front of the Canadian Idol audience?

TT- I still have it, even on this tour, I'm still nervous before every single show. And being on Idol was definitely no exception. I don't really handle my nerves that well, so I tried to find some facet to deal with them. (laughing) No, I still get really, really nervous. I'm getting more used to it. Nerves are sometimes a healthy thing, especially for me, I think I'd be more stressed out if I wasn't nervous before a show.

JB- Yeah, I've got a tip for you: just sweat it out. Oh geez…

TT- (laughing) Yeah!