Thousands of fans crowded outside the "Live With Regis & Kelly" studios while waiting for the Jonas Brothers to arrive Thursday morning. Taylor Hicks was one of them.

Hicks, the "American Idol" season five winner who is currently starring in the Broadway production of "Grease," told People that he is a true fan of the Jonas Brothers.

"What they do is awesome because it gets kids into music," he said. "They are a classy act."

Hicks, 31, grabbed a sign from a fan and held it up as the band arrived.

"Once I arrived and saw all the Jonas Brothers fans, I got in on the screaming. We were all having a great time out there," he said.

Hicks mentioned that he is enjoying his Broadway experience so far.

"I love New York. I'm working on Broadway and it's a great way for me to get my feet wet in acting and a great way to season yourself as a performer."

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READER COMMENTS (1)
June 13, 2008 - 12:11PM - lynn
The whole thing was a set up, Taylor had no idea who JB was he thought the tweens were for him. rofl Sorry taylor your deserate attempt at gaining the tweens will fail like the rest of your lousy so called career.