Katharine McPhee checked in with her Twitter followers (@KatharineMcPhee), responding to news that NBC had cancelled ‘SMASH’ after two seasons. The ‘American Idol’ alum starred in the musical drama as Karen Cartwright. McPhee thanked supporters of the show and talked about what she gained being a part of the series. The 29-year-old writes:

Thank you to everyone who watched Smash! Been an amazing ride. And thanks to @nbc for the opportunity to play a great gal such as Karen. So grateful

Yes… Smash is officially cancelled. So sorry to everyone who watched and loved it. Had an amazing time and made wonderful memories.

Ahhhh! Love you all! Your passion is so heartwarming! Life is about chapters and the relationships you make along the way. Next chapter! Exciting.

And I love this girl @meganhiltly soooooooo much! One of the many great things I gained!

Katharine McPhee talked about her character Karen Cartwright in the new NBC musical drama ‘Smash’. “My character Karen is just one of those pieces (of putting together a Broadway musical)”, the ‘American Idol’ alum explained. “One of the important pieces of course because she’s one of the actresses that’s auditioning for the show. What I love about the show is you get so many different perspectives. You get the writers’ perspective, the producer’s perspective, the choreographer, the directors and of course the actors’ perspective. It’s definitely a show about the making of a show.” ‘Smash’ is set to premiere on Monday, February 6, 2012.

The interview at NBC.com has since been removed.

Katharine McPhee appeared on Fox News Channel’s ‘Red Eye’ the other night, performing ‘It’s Not Christmas Without You’, the one original song from the ‘American Idol’ season five runner-up’s holiday album ‘Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You’, out now on Verve Forecast. Afterward, Kat talked with host Greg Gutfeld about helping to raise money for St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital in Memphis, if family members expect her to sing to them on Christmas, and how she celebrates “Katharine McPhee Day” at her old high school.

The performance and interview at FoxNews.com has since been removed.

Katharine McPhee checked in with her Twitter followers (@katharinemcphee) earlier today, talking about having a chance to drive the Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid. It’s unclear if the ‘American Idol’ runner-up owns the vehicle. She writes:

Loooove driving the S 400 hybrid! So much that I wanna kiss it! Great gas mileage. Thanks @mbusa_news.

Cambio followed Katharine McPhee as she visited Houston, Texas for the Hunger-Free Summer initiative with Feed America and ConAgra Foods. “This summer we created at least a million more meals for children than the previous summer so that’s a great leap,” the ‘American Idol’ says in the video. “I just kind of hang out with the kids. I don’t really talk about what it’s like to be hungry, because I don’t think they’re aware of it. They’re just happy they’re in this location and it’s a time for them to hang out with friends and eat food.” The video at AOL.com has since been removed.

Katharine McPhee checked in with her Twitter followers (@katharinemcphee) moments ago, revealing that she was hospitalized earlier in the day after an automobile accident. The ‘American Idol’ season five runner-up writes:

Just had a lovely experience at the local Sherman oaks hospital. Was hit from behind pretty dang hard. My one regret was not wearing makeup today because all the fireman & policeman were sooooo hott! And sweet! I will be ok. Sore but ok.

Just glad to be ok!

One more thing…my car, definitely not going to be ok. It’s seen better days.