Ep 24. The Idol Side of Me

In this episode of Hannah Montana, entitled "The Idol Side of Me", Miley Stewart is excited to audition for a singing competition called America's Top Talent. However, her excitement turns to disappointment when she is rejected by the judges who claim that her voice is too ordinary and bland.

Feeling discouraged, Miley confides in her best friend Lilly about the rejection and Lilly suggests that Miley should try singing as her alter ego, Hannah Montana. Reluctant at first, Miley eventually agrees to give it a try and auditions for the show as Hannah Montana.

To her surprise, the judges are blown away by Hannah's performance and she makes it through to the next round of the competition. Excited by her success, Miley decides to keep singing as Hannah Montana and even starts neglecting her responsibilities as Miley in order to focus solely on Hannah's career.

This leads to several mishaps, including Miley forgetting important family events and getting into trouble at school. It also strains her relationships with Lilly and her father, who feel neglected and left out of Miley's life.

Realizing the negative impact that her fame has had on her personal life, Miley decides to turn things around and go back to being herself. She gives up the competition and performs as Miley for her friends and family, who are touched by her sincerity and love for them.

In the end, the message of the episode is about balancing fame and personal relationships, and reminds viewers that being true to oneself is more important than any external success or recognition.