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One of the former American Idol winners did not mince his words when it came to how he felt about his coronation song. Which victor is this, you may ask?

Eight years after winning Season 13 of American Idol, Caleb Johnson says he was 'really bummed' that he won.The 31-year-old singer beat out Jena Irena and Alex Preston to take home the top prize in May 2014, though he revealed in an interview with Insider, because he 'hated' his winner's single, As Long As You Love Me, written by Justin Hawkins.Johnson called the song a 'cheesy piece of crap,' and it was even pulled from his post-Idol winner's tour because it just 'wasn't working.' Bummed:Eight years after winning Season 13 of American Idol, Caleb Johnson says he was 'really bummed' that he won Caleb wins:The 31-year-old singer beat out Jena Irena and Alex Preston to take home the top prize in May 2014, though he revealed in an interview with Insider , because he 'hated' his winner's single, As Long As You Love Me, written by Justin Hawkins'I knew that, by de facto, if you won you had to sing the song, and the song was just utter crap. Like it was just the worst song ever,' Johnson said.He even tried to argue with the producers to try and sing something else, but it was to no avail.

You would be forgiven for thinking that Caleb Johnson was unequivocally and entirely thrilled to win season 13 of “American Idol”.

Sharing his thoughts. American Idol winner Caleb Johnson didn’t mince words when reflecting on the aftermath of his big victory.