Third-place season seven American Idol finisher Syesha Mercado is planning a big, post-Idol career - but it probably won’t begin on the Broadway stage.

Syesha Mercado recently told interviewers that fans often ask her if she’s going to appear on Broadway any time soon. TV Guide reports that this is also a popular question from Syesha fans. “I’m capable of doing so many things outside of Broadway,” Mercado answered. And she’d like to explore them. Mercado explained that Broadway might not be the best career choice for her, at least not right now.

“I love all types of music,” Syesha admitted, but said if she had to put a label on her sound it might be called “R&B/Pop.”

Of her time on Idol, Mercado felt that “Yesterday” was a turning point for herself and her fans, saying it allowed people to “see” her more.

As to the future, Syesha named Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce as women in the industry she admires. She also wants to have a “healthy and happy” life. Doesn’t sound like a bad plan.