'Idol' Secrets - Season 5

Make no mistake about it -- 'American Idol 5's' amateur competetion is not an amateur operation -- producers have mapped out a way to keep the wildly-popular show fresh and edgy. Simon, Paula, Randy and Ryan are in on the plan, and they opened up to the television show 'EXTRA.'

Have a look at 'Idol's' permanent stars and hear what they have to say.