Former American Idol winner, Fantasia Barino, performed on Oprah earlier this week. The Season 3 winner performed her new hit song, “Even Angels,” in front of Oprah and her live crowd.

Prior to singing her song, Fantasia sat down with Oprah where she revealed many startling secrets and dramatic moments of her life. Fantasia talked about how she almost lost her home, why she had to leave her recent Broadway musical, and her recent vocal cord surgery. The surgery, which took place recently, removed a potentially dangerous cyst from her throat. Originally, the surgery was thought to be career threatening, but the surgery ended up being a complete success which allowed Fantasia to continue to sing.

According to Fantasia, her financial difficulties were there prior to winning Idol, but continued after she won the popular singing contest. Fantasia that after she won the contest, all she wanted to do was see her family and give them everything she could. She continued to say that this style of life created a monster which nearly caused her personal bankruptcy.

Fantasia, who has a new album coming out this spring, has reported that she has finally taken control of her life and knows how to say no.