American Idol's Scott MacIntyre Had Kidney Transplant

Singer Scott MacIntyre, the well-known blind contestant from American Idol, is grateful for his showing even after his elimination on April 8th.

"Out of that many people who tried out, to finish eighth is just incredible. I’m so excited to be walking away where I am," said Scott.

On Live! with Regis and Kelly, the singer revealed he had a kidney transplant.

"I didn’t want to raise my kidney transplant during American Idol. I couldn't hide my blindness, but didn't want my transplant to be an issue during the competition, since that was something I could avoid talking about,” said Scott. “Now that I’m off the show, people are just finding out."

Scott was on emergency dialysis for kidney failure for two years before he was lucky enough to receive a transplant. "How I was on American Idol is nothing like I used to be, when I didn't have the energy to stand up. I'm blessed."

Thanks to People via AP.