Age: 21

Occupation: Singer/Songwriter

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Audition City: Toronto, ON

Place of Birth: Rexdale, ON

Nickname: Chrissy/Crazy/Rock Star/Hanlon

Favourite Song: "Since I've Been Loving You" by Led Zeppelin

Couldn't Live Without: "My stereo"

Would like to Meet: Kurt Cobain

Motto: "Be yourself and be true to your emotions no matter who you might hurt or offend because in the end you only have yourself."

"I'm passionate, diverse and ready to rock! Be prepared because I'm excited!"

For Christine, finding out she had made it into this year's Top 22 was an emotional experience. "I cried, fell to my knees, got up, wiped my tears and shook all of the judge's hands," she says. "They put me in the last cut and the emotional rollercoaster I was on came to a killer end once I knew I was in."

The competition helped Christine become more open to criticism and she believes that it will take dedication and a lot of hard work to become the next Canadian Idol.

A fan of scary movies including "The Exorcist" and "The Shining," Christine admires The Tragically Hip because they have remained true to their roots and to their fans and they have never let their fame go to their heads.

The most surprising part of the competition for her has been how many friends she has made. "I thought that I would go into this competition not meeting anyone like myself," she says. "But this year many of the musicians are exactly that; musicians. I have a lot more in common with a lot more people than I thought I would."

Christine draws her inspiration from her mother and is grateful to have the support of her family. "It really makes this journey a lot less stressful to know that the people I love are with me every step of the way," she says.

Viewers should know that Christine's passion is what drives her. "I strive for nothing less than what I believe to be my best performance every time."

Song List

Top 22 - Possession (Sarah McLachlan)

CHRISTINE HANLON TO THE RESCUE!!!!!!!!!

So, I've made it! I am here to save Canada from all of the POP cliché musical acts of the new millennium. And how will I do that, you ask? Let me tell you. I'm going to start from the beginning of my experience.

I never thought that I would audition for Canadian Idol. I am an independent singer/songwriter who takes pride in my music. I always thought that Canadian Idol was a popularity contest and that by participating in it, I would become just another female singer lost in the crowd of bad hair do's and even worse song selections. But boy was I ever misled.

So I'm surfing the net one day, and I decided to read up on the upcoming auditions for Canadian Idol. The first thing to catch my eye was the fact that singers were allowed to accompany themselves with an instrument this year. This has never been done before in any Idol competition. It got me thinking. Maybe Canadian Idol is looking for actual musicians this year, not just replaceable, forgettable singers. I do play guitar and although I do not sing and play at the same time, it was nice to know that I, at least, had the option to do so. More importantly, I realized that at the very least, I could meet some really cool people that I could one day form a band with. I decided to go for it. I auditioned for Canadian Idol, and in doing so I had just made the best decision of my life.

After countless hours of waiting, audition after audition, I got the Golden Ticket! I had made it to the Top 100.

During that week of the Top 100 eliminations, I was surprised at how many people I met with the same interests and passion that I have. I made so many friends, starting with my first room mate, Naomi-Joy. She would later come to be in the Top 22 with me, along with Tara. All three of us managed to go through every round of the competition that week together and remain friends. It was like our own little support group. I love those girls. I also made some friends that I had to say goodbye to. But it is not forever. I exchanged email addresses with some of my newfound friends and I have been talking with them on MSN messenger. I know that the friendships that I have made will follow me through out my entire life. I am truly grateful for having met such wonderful people.

Ok. Let me get to the part where I am going to rescue Canada from the evil POP monster.

Like I said, I am a singer/songwriter. My interests range anywhere from Slipknot to George Michael with Nine Inch Nails, Mary J. Blidge and Patsy Cline mixed up somewhere in the middle. My goal is to use my diverse background to speak to every single viewer in Canada. I believe that I can turn this competition into one that has depth and diversity and make it fun and interesting to watch! So stay tuned Canada! Listen to every contestant with an open mind and vote until your fingers fall off!!!!!!!

Talk to you later. Keep it real.

It was fun mocking Rexdale.

An Ontarian won last year. Would Brunty still be having multiple orgasms over it, or will he have shot his wad and not care anymore?

No. The winner has to come from Quebec.

2 winners from Alberta and 2 from Ontario..... and 1 lone Quebecois.

I'm personally cheering for the favorite VFTW province, New Brunswick, to bring us another winner.

Having said that, after the hell-hole that is AI7, I can't wait to let the Cheesy Goodness that is Canadian Idol back into my life.

She could have a contest with Cunty for the 'Angriest Face Award'.