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Simon Cowell Will Quit If Sanjaya Malakar Wins 'American Idol'

March 10th, 2007 2:00pm EST  Post a comment

Simon CowellAmerican Idol judge Simon Cowell has doomed a wannabe singer's chance of winning the TV talent contest by revealing he'll quit the show if he wins. The acid-tongued British judge admits he was stunned when contestant Sanjaya Malakar beat rocker Sundance Head for a place in the final 12 on Thursday night, and he'll leave the show if the Indian-American singer is crowned the next "American Idol."

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Sat Mar 10 2007 19:54:08 By: Big and Redz ( 5)
Boy I don't want him to win either cause the borther can not sing one bit
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Sat Mar 10 2007 21:23:27 By: stephens ( 878)
I don't where that they think Sanjaya can sing. I hope next week that he gets voted off.
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Sat Mar 10 2007 21:23:30 By: Agent Smith ( 5408)
This kid's too much of a dweeb. NO chance he'll win it... one of the girls will win, I believe it will definitely be one of the black ones, I'd put my money on the one with the short hair (I'll start remembering their names now that we're down to 12).
If America votes this kid as the next American Idol then I'll leave the country. I would not want to be associated with America or Americans if this dork becomes the country's next pop star. Having to be associated as a 'fellow American' of GWB is enough
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Sat Mar 10 2007 21:43:19 By: luvtashopxoxo ( 1)
i was shocked last night when sundance didnt get in. sanjaya will DEFENITLY not win. his sister was a lot better than him.
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Sat Mar 10 2007 22:45:14 By: donnacow96 ( 1)
I completely agree with Simon. I think Sanjaya should have been gone two weeks ago if not longer. He has not performed as well as some of the other contestants that have been knocked off the show. I think the voters should get the bird crap out of their ears and pay attention to how the contestants are sounding. It's not a "LOOKS" or "RACIAL" competition. It's a vocal competition. Wake up America....Pay Attention!!
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Sat Mar 10 2007 23:18:02 By: dif ( 1)
If Simon wants to quit then go ahead....like anyone's gonna miss you! So what if Sanjaya becomes the next American Idol, it's not up to Simon who wins, America's votes determine. So he should just do his job, Sanjaya can sing he just needs to put in more power into his singing.
Is Simon being a racist now? If only the judges got the finaly say after all the votes were in then maybe Simon wouldnt consider quitting, he would have told Sanjaya to go home, but too bad it is AMERICAN IDOL! America determines who will win.
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Sun Mar 11 2007 00:06:18 By: budg98985 ( 3)
Sanjaya should quit the show. He is young and will get over the pain. This is true with that girl Hazel or Haley. The one that Simon said last week's performance was horrible. If I were their family and friends I would tell them to simply give a brief press interview stating that they know they don't deserve to be among the top 12. American Idol would bring back the heavy duty vocalist male guy and the female vocalist, both who should definitely be in the top twelve. Oh the enormous pressure on Sanjaya and dear Haley or Hazel.
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Sun Mar 11 2007 00:22:54 By: STUDLEY ( 1)
I THINK SANJAYA HAS AS GOOD A CHANCE AS ANYBODY ELSE! DON`T PUT HIM DOWN UNLESS YOU CAN DO BETTER! AND DON`T BAD MOUTH HALEY EITHER! THEY ALL HAVE TO LEARN. THAT`S WHY THEY ARE THERE. TO LEARN HOW TO DO BETTER. MORE POWER TO SANJAYA AND HALEY! I HOPE IT COMES DOWN TO THOSE TWO AS THE FINALISTS.
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Sun Mar 11 2007 00:46:45 By: george custer ( 1)
Please vote for Sanjaya Malakar and then watch as they buy a one way ticket to anyplace for the idiot Simon !!! Talk about somebody who doesn't have any talent- - -look in the mirror Simon !!
Of course, Simon is only one of the 3 stooges on the show !!
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Sun Mar 11 2007 01:17:20 By: netta74 ( 173)
Well simon once again has a way of sticking his $15,000 dollar pair of shoes in his nasty British mouth, need we be reminded of the comments he has said in the past of Clarkson and Hudson? Let America be the judge,not the three idiot posers at the table
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Sun Mar 11 2007 01:29:43 By: furball1010 ( 1)
Simon if you quit every thing will be a wreck!!!!!!!
You say what you think should be said, plus what you say is
pretty much true.
SIMON, I ALSO AGREE WITH YOU!!SANJAYA SHOULD BE VOTED OFF.
SUNDANCE SHOULD OF BEEN IN THE TOP 12!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE DON'T QUIT!!!!!!!!!! :(
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Sun Mar 11 2007 01:50:41 By: edpadams ( 4)
I agree that kid sucks, should not have been kicked off the show after the tribute to his grandfather. If this kid wins I will not watch Idol again......
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Sun Mar 11 2007 03:01:14 By: southern bell ( 126)
I hope that kid wins if it also gets rid of Simon. Let America's vote select who is the American Idol, not Simon. Music is not about good singers anymore, that many of us a looking for toda. It's this generation's turn and fans can be fickle when it comes down to selecting who they want,not always about real talent, but it's their choice. Simon may have spoken too soon and go back to England.
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Sun Mar 11 2007 03:24:18 By: brats5 ( 1)
I agree with Simon, Sanjaya should have been gone the first week. Actually he should have never made it to Hollywood. He reminds me of Michael Jackson
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Sun Mar 11 2007 03:35:52 By: budg98985 ( 3)
Sanjaya reminds me of a male version of Michael Jackson.
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Sun Mar 11 2007 04:34:46 By: Spiderflamez ( 1)
Well, i think simon cowell is going a little too much. Does he have anything against Indian people? Let him leave the show.Who Cares? If he is that much of a racist let him leave. I am actually quite happy that sundance left. Simon used to be my favourite judge but i think that he sucks now.
I feel that Sanjaya is a very decent and sweet boy. Infact, i feel that Simon should get kicked out of the show now for saying that. Who does he think he is? The king? Yeah right. Ask him to Back off from the show!
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Sun Mar 11 2007 05:47:48 By: stjo16 ( 2)
Simon should not have said that. Now Sanjaya will win for sure. Does he really think anyone cares if he quits? He has to learn you can be honest without being such a jerk. It is up to the American People now who wins not him. He can go on back home and stay. I feel sorry for his wife.
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Sun Mar 11 2007 09:35:17 By: lousopher ( 3)
crazy. not that i like you simon, but sundance should've won! the pretty indian boy took the cake. BARFFFF!!! CHUNNNNNK!! RRRRrrrrraaaaaallllllppppppphhhhhh. Pppuuukkkkkkkkkkkkkke!!!!! technicolor YAAAAAWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNn Sprayin some groceries here. look out...Ffwoookkkkkkkk.cant help the retching!
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Sun Mar 11 2007 14:22:55 By: tater2bugs ( 2)
i've not seen american idol this season. maybe this kid will go somewhere who knows. american vote tyler hicks as the winner. he looked like someone have a fit or something on stage. when he sung and look where he's at today.
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Sun Mar 11 2007 14:45:17 By: m.rimsky ( 1)
I don't think he should win either, but on the same token if he didn't have the ability to sing then why did he make it through the audition?
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Sun Mar 11 2007 15:15:14 By: SKH in NC ( 2)
There's no way that kid should win! I was shocked when he took a barstool instead of Sundance! (And also, Haley over Sabrina was a crime!) Simon is awesome and 9 times out of 10, I agree with him! It's a little harsh of him to single Sanjaya out, but it is the truth! His comments have nothing to do with his nationality, just his lack of singing ability, in comparision to the others!
SKH in NC
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Sun Mar 11 2007 16:25:16 By: saywhat? ( 1)
Okay, the racist comments are just stupid. There are three black women, one part-black woman, and one black man in the competition. What does Sanjaya being Indian have to do with the price of tea in China? Sanjaya can't sing, plain and simple. I blame them for putting him through to the top 24. They did this same thing with Kevin Covais last year, and here it is again, biting them in the rear end. To be honest, however, Sundance wasn't much better than Sanjaya. The issue now is that Sanjaya is the worst one left, and he needs to go this week. I can't stand looking or listening to him.
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Sun Mar 11 2007 16:45:47 By: ashleytisdaleciara9 ( 3)
finally
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Sun Mar 11 2007 16:47:58 By: ashleytisdaleciara9 ( 3)
i hope he wins so simon can quit.i think people aren't voting him off because of his nationality.
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Sun Mar 11 2007 16:50:11 By: kidblast ( 1)
simon know that the indains from india are voting him in and also their are millions in are own country who vote this clown in he know what up and its b.s !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sun Mar 11 2007 17:57:59 By: monstertruckgirl88 ( 45)
THANK GOD SIMON IS A MEAN AND MAYBE SIMON WILL GET A MOVIE DEAL LOL
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Sun Mar 11 2007 18:17:34 By: artdeco ( 26)
If that Kid won that would be a travisty!
I don't blame Simon as that would take that show to X@@##!!
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Mon Mar 12 2007 04:10:46 By: Margo ( 10)
We all know who the next American Idol will be, and no it is not Sanjaya. I don't mean to sound rude, but it wasn't Sundance either. What is wrong with you Simon?
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Mon Mar 12 2007 09:03:18 By: btfair100 ( 3)
First of all, Simon is acting like a spoiled child with his ultimatum. He says its america who does the voting. But i am sure it's not america who control who wins. We all know who can sing and who can't. I am not defending the young indian boy, but if you take a world famous judge, and a young unknown, and ask for america to choose, who do you think they will choose. For myself, if that is a way to get rid of Simon, so be it, maybe we would get a more compassionate and down to earth judge. Simon, quit acting like a spoiled brat by pulling rank to get him voted off the show. It is very unappealing and you seem to be showing that side of you all the time. We know he wont win, but Simon, you dont have to rub it in his poor young innocent face. Shame on you!
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Mon Mar 12 2007 17:03:50 By: rileyamy ( 1)
Sanjaya does not even belong in the same group as these other contestants! He is a horrible singer and if America is voting on looks then someone needs to adjust their television screen! You go Simon! I won't watch it anymore if he wins either.
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Mon Mar 12 2007 17:05:20 By: les ( 1)
U go Simon. I havnt decided if im still going to watch it!
I love SUNDANCE! I think something went wrong! Sanjaya cant sing for crap! I havnt liked him since he was first on the show! i liked Sundance from the first time i heard him sing! I was shocked to see tht sundance did not win i was screaming at rh tv. Sundance deserves to win! He had a really good voice!
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Mon Mar 12 2007 17:06:04 By: Cartman ( 6572)
Sundance is someone's name? Poor kid.
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Mon Mar 12 2007 19:26:12 By: Anji ( 1985)
First of all, everything SImon says is typically true. ET played back every comment he ever said about Jennifer Hudson, and 95% of them were complimentary. America is the blame for not voting her into the top two or better.
And as for Sanjaya - he can't sing. It has nothing to do with his race. he has a nice voice, but he's young and needs to develop it. The problem is, you have places like votefortheworst.com who attempt to push forward the worst artists as possible. Guess whose corner they are in?
I also disagree with the poster who claimed it's not about singing. It is, and I can't imagine wanting anything but a talented artist to win this contest.
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Tue Mar 13 2007 08:33:14 By: f ( 8)
im' sooooooooooo happy sanjaya's still on the show! simon should get kicked off the show cuz he said somthin like that! who does he think he is??? emperor of the world?????
HES acting like a spoilt child! yeah sure! sanjaya's not the best on the show but he's 100% way better than simon!
y'all all go wit the racism thin! sanjaya's 17 ,young still doing his skooling! simon U DON'T HAVE TO RUB IT IN! And im happy he's from india. it jus shows that they are way more polite than spoilt U.S AND BRITISH pple!
way 2 go sanjaya ! your my favourite! :)
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Tue Mar 13 2007 13:58:03 By: Anji ( 1985)
First of all, F, Sanjaya is from Seattle I believe. I want to say he is 2nd generation American. That said, he also got his GED, so he is out of school. I'm not sure how long you have been a fan of the show, but Simon ALWAYS tells it like it is....and he's typically right, despite having ruffled feathers in the past. i'm just saying....
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Tue Mar 13 2007 14:45:39 By: f ( 8)
well'Anji' no one asked you to comment on wat i think! its our personal thinking( in case ya didn't know) and by the way, his dad is from india and its his fathers influnce which inspires him.and i'm NOT saying sIMON's my fav but simon, has gotta understand that its wat america wants , not wat he wants. AND IT WOULD BE ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOU SITTING ON THE COUCH MUNCHING THROUGH A PACKET OF CHIPS, BUT IT ISN'T EASY FOR A 17 YR OLD BOY(REALLY SHY ONE)TO LISTEN TO A REALLY SHREWD MAN SPEAK AGAINST HIM. YA! I KNOW THATS SIMONS JOB - TO BE MEAN , AND IT MAKES THE SHOW INTERESTING BUT HE. AND WELL - I DON'T KNOW , BUT HE STILL IS DOING SOME KIND OF COLLEGE OR SOMETHIN. YOU CAN KEEP THINKING I'M
A 'NEW 'FAN OF THEW SHOW, I DONT CARE. YOU DONT KNOW THE TRUTH .SO....... V MITE C YA LATER!
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Tue Mar 13 2007 15:18:09 By: Anji ( 1985)
Oh, I'm sorry....I thought you were commenting for "us all" to "go with the racism" thing. I took offense. My bad. And for the record....it's oreos that I eat while watching the show...not chips. No offense taken to that though, I do enjoy doritos now and again.
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Wed Mar 14 2007 05:39:22 By: f ( 8)
hello! this is regarding american idol, not wat u eat. soo hah!
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Wed Mar 14 2007 05:41:27 By: f ( 8)
and is ur real name'anji' cuz i thought u were 'simon cowell the second'
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Wed Mar 14 2007 05:45:12 By: f ( 8)
and when i said 'y'all go with the racism thing'i didn't say u had been included .c'mon! this is a 2 way converstaion-its supposed to be wat we all think!
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Wed Mar 14 2007 14:22:58 By: Alter-Ego ( 717)
How bad did this turd suck last night?
Nice hair Sanjaya, but there's already 6 girls in the competition
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Wed Mar 14 2007 16:27:40 By: Philli ( 1)
Just a note......this kid CANNOT sing. He just doesn't have the talent and that has nothing to do with his nationality. Why when something does not go someone's way they always use the race card. This is for TALENT. thats it, which unfortunately Sanjaya lacks, he is young and just doesn't have it. Actually, don't know how he made it this far. And I don't agree with the accusations that Jennifer Hudson made about Simon......he did nothing wrong to her, watched every playback after her performances, he said nothing wrong. Maybe she had better watch them as well cause it is making her look somewhat foolish. As everyone is saying....America votes....so blame America. Simon just tells it like it is, like it or not. If you care not to watch the show just change the channel, easy enough. Its suppose to be entertaining, not a forum for racial issues......if you can sing.......go for it......if not move on. Sanjaya stop and smell the roses.....time to pack it in.
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Thu Mar 15 2007 13:57:07 By: dissapointed ( 1)
I was an avid watcher of AM/IDOL. I never missed an audition or show no matter what! After Sundance left I said I would never watch again. I have'nt. Something needs to be done! This is a singing competition! HELLO! Is America tone deaf! You go Simon! I would quit to if I Were You But Probably SOONER! A real shame. I really did enjoy the show. This year is the most boring! especially now! To predictable. Could be the last year if something does'nt change! Let the judges be the judge till the last two. Might keep the audience attention a while longer! Have to admit I will miss watching it, but not this year! This is suppose to be a reality show, instead it turned out to be a JOKE! Good Luck to the ones who can really sing.
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Thu Mar 15 2007 14:28:10 By: Tom Sizemore ( 18677)
sanjaya doesn't stand a chance
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Thu Mar 15 2007 16:49:22 By: Agent Smith ( 5408)
Can't believe America kept him around. And there's no need to get racist here, but if people are voting for him because of his race (i.e. Indians voting for him just because he's Indian, not because he's what they'd consider a good singer) then that shows once again that people still are racist in this world.
I mean, the kid's the next Johnny Mathis, but there's nobody who wants to hear another Johnny Mathis. Technically he could get by as a Jazz/Easy Listening artist, but not a pop star, or what we now call and "American Idol."
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Thu Mar 15 2007 18:09:25 By: idolgrls ( 3)
Simon Cowell may be acid tongued but he is truthful. That is what he is there for. Correct? So he should not go. Before that happens, they need to reconsider how the show is voted on. As he said before..He did not vote Jennifer Hudson off American Idol..the viewers did. Not saying that Jennifer could not sing.(She could) Because the viewers were wrong then and they are clearly wrong now by keeping Sanjaya. They need to vote Sanjaya off the show. They do not need to blame Simon. And Simon does not need to change his standards for the shows sake. That is one reason we watch the show is because we know that Simon is not going to be all sweet with the contestants. He is just going to do his job. As we have said before, this is a singing competition. Not a beauty pagent. Nor is it a race factor. It should strictly be about who sings the best. And if Simon goes..then they just need to cancel the show because it will only get worse.
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Thu Mar 15 2007 19:11:52 By: katnapping ( 1)
In response to the person who made the comment "AMERICAN IDOL,not indian idol" when the heck did this become a race issue? If you aren't aware by years of schooling, every one of the contestants is ethnic to a group, just as YOU are! Even though U don't think Sanjaya can hold a note, he still IS an American! And why, in the year 2007, are we discussing what race a contestant is anyway? This ticks me off to no end!
Sanjaya, at this point in the competition, and you know that the only way you can win is because of websites like vote for the worse and idiots like Howard Stern supporting you, is to gracefully leave the show. Otherwise, if you win, you are going to make American Idol and America in general a laughing stock and the popularity of the show will drop significantly. You are sweet but like the song says "know when to hold 'em, know when to fold". It's time for you to fold...
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Thu Mar 15 2007 23:40:39 By: Okie ( 1)
I agree totally with Simon. Even though Simon comes across as cocky and a jerk he is almost always right in his predictions. Sundance should still be there. Brandon had a bad week this week, but he is still better than "S". He must know ALOT of people that are calling in for him.
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Sat Mar 17 2007 01:58:37 By: karenmmm ( 1)
I like Simon very much he tries to get the contestants to do their very best.He keeps reminding all the voters that American Idol is a singing contest because Sanjaya is cute
but his voice is not that great.Maybe those voters should close their eyes when he is on stage singing.I hope Simon does not quit.Simon tells it like it is!
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Tue Mar 20 2007 01:32:35 By: xchaoticx ( 106)
Simon Cowell, in my opinion is the ONLY American Idol judge who actually gives worthwhile advice. Paula and Randy could not manage manage without him, in my opinion. He should stay on AI where he belongs. Now Sanjaya, don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to be racist (so don't pull my stunt on me) but I think he lacks the potential to be a good singer. He's ALWAYS been in the bottom 2 and I think that other people with more stamina should have come on. His sister was way better than him! I'll still rooting for LaKisha and the other black girl (those two girls can SINGGG!) and hopefully, it will never come down to those two girls and Sanjaya.
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Fri Mar 23 2007 12:23:28 By: clayzy ( 1)
Ok,lets get rid of all the race issues on American Idol..Take away his nationality,or anyones for that matter..What you are left with is someone who really does not sing well..If this were a true singing competition,he wouldnt have gotten this far on voice alone.If true vocal talent won out,Clay would have won in Season 2.Go ahead,let the Clay bashing begin I dont care.Im just trying to make a point that some people are voting for the wrong reasons.Why do people actually think Sanjaya is the best singer?Im not sure they are listening to the same thing we are.True,you have a right to you opinion,but its not fair to the truly gifted singers on there getting voted off just because people think Sanjaya is cute or nice.I dont always agree with Simons mean attitude,but on this one,I kinda do!
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Sat Mar 24 2007 02:05:10 By: bibisanjaya ( 7)
Sanjaya is just like another willium hung. he thinks hes "soooo great" but he is just one of those people who become famouse for there looks or weirdness. nothing agenst him but he doesnt care if people like him or not he just wants the $cha-ching money! GO HOME!
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Sat Mar 24 2007 02:11:45 By: bibisanjaya ( 7)
simon is truthful and he is wat makes the show so great and fun to watch so if he leaves the show will be ruind! i mean of course we watch it for the singers but hearing all the funny gay comments he has is wat makes the show so cool. i REALLY liked sabrina and think she should'v stayed. but i love
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Sat Mar 24 2007 02:14:53 By: bibisanjaya ( 7)
...the show and will watch it no matter wat. GO MALINDA!
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Sat Mar 24 2007 14:09:15 By: bibisanjaya ( 7)
someone else needs to start writing stuff! am i the only one who cares anymore???? Sanjaya may have a cute face but that doesnt prove anything. this is a SINGING COMPETEION!
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Sat Mar 24 2007 14:09:33 By: bibisanjaya ( 7)
yo
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Sat Mar 24 2007 23:01:11 By: aldi ( 1)
I love Simon.His comments are so cool.American Idol never will be good as is now with Simon.Sanjaya is sucks-sorry but is true.
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Sat Mar 24 2007 23:43:19 By: bibisanjaya ( 7)
i am so cool. sanjaya on the other hand is not as cool as me and thank u "aldi" fot writing something at least u care also. if u hate sanjaya write "I" in a comment. thanxs for u sanjaya haters support.love u all!
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Sun Mar 25 2007 02:51:55 By: Soccergoaliechk6 ( 1)
Omg its just a tv show. WHO CARES.... i admit i didnt like his voice and tht i preferred his sister to him vocally but like hes just a kid and sooner or later he will be voted off. SO it doesnt matter. All this crap about how bad he sings and all these stubid websites being created are by people who have NO LIFES whatsoever. So just chill out and wait a bit.... sooner or later he probably will be voted off just like chicken little and all the controversy stuff he strted. So get a life and stop making these webistes
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Wed Mar 28 2007 21:49:17 By: bibisanjaya ( 7)
soccergoaliechk6 u obviously have no life either if u visit this website so dont say mean things about other people wen it applys to u.
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Thu Mar 29 2007 01:48:42 By: hellodinakaythnxbyee ( 1)
i think sanjaya is a horrible singer. have u seen his "mohawk"? the only reason he changes his hair (to the worst) every week is to attract people to his hair, which doesnt look good anyway, and distract them from his voice.
also, i think the only reason he is here is because of his hair, sadly.
he cant sing, and he sounds like a dying cat, for those of you have not noticed
and im surprised that chris sly left, and not him, because chris has a good voice, unlike sanjaya.
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Thu Mar 29 2007 02:53:43 By: BettyBoop69 ( 1)
Sanjaya does not even belong in the same group as these other contestants! He is a horrible singer and if America is voting on looks then someone needs to adjust their television screen! You go Simon! I won't watch it anymore if he wins either SIMON, I ALSO AGREE WITH YOU!SANJAYA SHOULD BE VOTED OFF.
SUNDANCE SHOULD OF BEEN IN THE TOP 12 and now another not bad singer leaves and hes still here what is wrong with you people its not a contest on looks its on singing and he cant sing have you listen to him and Simon is right i know for me if he is still on i will be like the other people tune out why watch and see the good singer go and he stays cause you all like his looks..........
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Thu Mar 29 2007 16:34:20 By: nazsmith ( 2)
Apparently, no one thought to write "Wake up America" when deciding the presidential elections but when it comes to a show about mediocre talent, watch out! I know most of the audience consists of teeny-boppers with no lives or important issues, but I also think this is an accurate reflection on America as a whole. Seriously, who cares about mind-numbing nothingness? It's just a show.
Yes, I will vote for Sanjaya. Hopefully this causes Simon to quit, this will lead to lower ratings (Simon makes the show), and hopefully to Idol's cancellation. Maybe this will cause people to get lives or read a book. Alas, I ask too much.
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Thu Mar 29 2007 16:40:09 By: nazsmith ( 2)
PS: The producers of American Idol have the right to choose anyone they want as the winner. Do you really think they'd leave a financial decision up to you?
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Thu Mar 29 2007 20:09:10 By: dreamimani ( 1)
There hasnt been a performance yet that i disagree with Simon comments, and like others if Sanjaya Wins, If he even make it to the final five. No, if Melinda Doolittle gets voted off and Sanjaya is still there. American Idol lost a faithfull viewer.
(the same viewer who ran 10 blocks with her 5 year old daughter to watch last years finally from the very beginning)
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Fri Mar 30 2007 01:33:23 By: bikermom ( 1)
i agree with simon if Sanjaya wins no more idol for me
its not fair for the other singers that can SING get voted off
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Fri Mar 30 2007 02:15:40 By: MG1977 ( 1)
I do agree that Sanjaya should have left the competition already. The fact that he is still there because little girls think he is cute has really turned me off from the show, and I don't even want to watch it at times. His presence is proving that it is no longer about talent, but about looks and that turns it into such fluff and a seemingly utter sham.
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Fri Mar 30 2007 17:05:42 By: jlynn ( 1)
You know the dumbest thing?! This guy had a part of putting him through to BEGIN with! Arguing with his own decision! What the heck?! If they think he's so bad, WHAT'S he doing there?
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Fri Mar 30 2007 18:10:45 By: grandbabies ( 1)
My husband and I enjoy the American Idol every year. We are not happy with what is happening this year. If Sanjaya wins we will (if the show returns)not watch American Idol again. If he was good that is another story. Oh well I just hope that my husband and I are happy campers when this season is over.
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Fri Mar 30 2007 19:09:32 By: prisjean ( 1)
Simon is right on this one, but if he leaves, then American Idol will not be the same. Sanjaya can't sing, and has become cocky and doesn't even take the judges serious about their reviews on him. Too many young girls voting, it's all about popularity at this point! American Idol is not good this year, but why did the judges put him through in the first place? American shouldn't be voting in my opinion, the judges should be determing the real talent, and thats not Sanjaya! Doesn't Sanjaya have any pride? He sees all of American wanting him out but sits there each week with that stupid grin on his face...like hey I'm a good singer thats why I'm still here...right Sanjaya you can believe what you want.
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Fri Mar 30 2007 20:59:58 By: simonc-sucks ( 2)
I hope Sanjaya dose so i wont have to see Simon Cowell's ugly freaking face!
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Fri Mar 30 2007 21:01:55 By: simonc-sucks ( 2)
I hope Sanjaya dose win so i wont have to look at Simon Cowells ugly face any more and if Sanjaya dosent win i hope American idol gets canceled!
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Sat Mar 31 2007 05:15:37 By: f ( 8)
i agree
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Sat Mar 31 2007 06:42:25 By: MaKenna ( 3)
I am disgusted over all the people that feel sorry for Sanjaya,this kid cant sing,he cant dance and hes making a joke out of AI,but what really ticks me off is the contestants that could sing great are gone all because of people feeling sorry for Sanjaya or because they think hes cute so they power vote to keep him in!. This kid is either stupid or has no concience,cause if he did he would drop out knowing that these stupid no life fans are making a joke out of him and causing other contestants who really could sing to get the boot!.Sanjaya,Give it up already!the only fan base you have is tweenys, making all that money isnt going to mean anything later compared to the backlash the public is going to put you through when all is said and done! AI needs to find a better voting system,cause this one is not an honest way to find the true American Idol!.As for Simon,he is right on 100%,if people cant stand to watch him criticise the contestants then dont watch any more,plain and simple as that!.
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Sat Mar 31 2007 22:12:45 By: Agent Smith ( 5408)
You all can hate Simon Cowell as much as you want, however I happen to think that he IS the show. Honestly, most people only watch the first few weeks during the trials to see the complete morons who believe that they actually have talent.
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My question to the naysayers is: if not Simon, then who? Who will keep people intrigued and still watching this show? Honestly, I don't think Paula and Randy can do it on their own.
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You know, judging all these pop wannabes is probably just as difficult as standing up there in front of millions of people. The contestants' friends and families aren't going to tell them that something 'wasn't so good' about a song or performance, or that it was 'complete rubbish' as Simon would say.
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The truth hurts, and the ones who can't deal with it always shift the blame.
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If you want to root for Sanjaya to win because you think he's 'adorable' or 'sweet,' go right ahead, but when Randy and Simon tell it like it is-- meaning the truth about how he can't freakin' sing to save his life-- don't get all mad. They don't really care about his looks or demeanor, they care about how he carries himself on stage and whether he hits the notes correctly in the songs he chooses or not.
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Sun Apr 1 2007 04:32:43 By: MaKenna ( 3)
Did it ever occur to anyone and everyone who wants Sanjaya off the show that we should all vote as many times as we can for every contestant still remaining except for Sanjaya,this seems like the only way to get him off the show,If you people really want to see him gone than its worth a try, I know it will be a lot of voting for each individual,but who knows it just might work if everybody sticks to their guns and passes the word around,I dont see how it could fail!.
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Sun Apr 1 2007 22:55:51 By: Marcus Garvey ( 4214)
there is no way im reading all those posts, but i did see this:
"its called AMERICAN IDOL,not indian idol"
HA! Go Sanjaya
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Wed Apr 4 2007 21:43:54 By: sdudo07 ( 1)
although i do not watch american idol all of the time, the times that i do watch it, Sanjaya sucks. I was very upset when i heard that his sister did not make it to the top 24, but i got over it. She was way better than him. He should either quit, get some singing lessons and possible try out next year, or get voted off. I know alot of people who think that he is the best singer, but he's not. Even thought i am not a good singer, i can do way better than him. And Simon isn't even American, he's freakin British. He should go back to Britain and be a judge on Britain Idol, not American Idol. But i have to say, he is my favorite judge. Now even though im saying that Simon should go back to Britain, I am on his side, Sanjaya sucks.
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Wed Apr 4 2007 23:04:22 By: poppa g ( 1)
I usually watch American Idol to hear that one great voice, and that one voice that faulters over all possible. When Sanjaya made it to where he did, I almost fell over in disgrace. To see who he has beat is far more terrible than what he has done to my speaker system. I have almost always agreed with Simon, and appreciate the devotion he has to the show. It is apparent to me that America is voting for this looney like they did with that William Hung fella. I am Canadian, and wait for our Idol season to start, but watch it for the same reason as the American Idol. Come on you voting fools. Boot the bumb, give a real singer the opportunity to sing the airwaves. Three cheers for Simon Cowell
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Thu Apr 5 2007 02:42:17 By: tootiefafa ( 1)
If that fake smiling, no talent, want to be a singer Sanjaya wins Idol no one will be back to watch it next year. Howard Stern Has as little talent as sanjaya. If stern had a show he could put sanjaya on with him and they could be a no talented team
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Thu Apr 5 2007 11:03:02 By: stacey_rq ( 4)
Sanjay only keeps the American public voting because of those dumb hairstyles. And they are very stupid. Oh please, a mohawk ponytail line going down his head. He needs to get a life, he knows he can't sing, but has to try something. I agree with Simon, he has no talent. Just goes to show how easily persuaded the american people are. A hairstyle faux pas, politically correct race card and voila, let's all show the world how wonderful we are....Sanjay, even though he has no talent, but we need to embrace him.....such nonsense. Vote for someone who has talent and the total package.
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Thu Apr 5 2007 15:43:36 By: MKresin ( 1)
If Sanjaya wins they must change the name of the show to"American Idiot" What are these people voting for him thinking...are they deaf???? The people that were voted off before him?????It makes me sick.
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Thu Apr 5 2007 16:49:36 By: Ashleyme ( 1)
But, it's the 3 judges to blame for Sanjaya. Just like Antonnella, they brought her to Hollywood for the wrong reasons. I remember alot of peolple that had more talent but the judges didnt think so. Maybe this should be the last season...
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Thu Apr 5 2007 18:01:11 By: sambagirl ( 1)
C'mon everyone... this is not about Simon quitting... he's under contract... the man was just exasperatingly making a point... as millions of us are... this is an incredible show that's losing it's legitimacy because the judges decided to give the kid a 'a shot'... now, this tiny-talented teeny-bopper is wasting our time and hurting our ears week after week and becoming pompous in the process!?
I can't believe how upset I am about this kid and the fact that he's still on the show... this is the only legit reality show and talent search with awesome opportunities for those who truly deserve it. The fact that Sanjaya is becoming big-mouthed and disrespectful to the very one who gave him the shot has completely turned me against him... doesn't he realize he can't compete at this level?? it's so offensive, I'm in shock...
He needs to take a long hard look in the mirror, know that this has gone about as far as it should go and do himself and his 'fans' a favor and respectfully resign... he'll still do well because of all the fluff and fanfare about this...
Then, God-willing, those of us who appreciate this thing for what it is, can go on enjoying it and they can have their own little 'idol'...
I say stop complaining everyone and pick up the phone and vote... we must say goodbye to Haley & Sanjaya for the last time in the next two weeks... let's do it people... put your money where your mouth is and vote dozens of times not just once, and let's finish this...
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Thu Apr 5 2007 19:55:58 By: sanjayasucks ( 1)
I totally agree with Simon. Sanjaya doesn't belong in the top twelve. Hell, he shouldn't even be in the top twelve hundred, LOL. Don't be surprised if he wins the whole thing. All it takes is for each person in India to vote once and it's a guaranteed win. Drop American Idol, watch Top Chef instead :)
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Thu Apr 5 2007 21:22:54 By: ltlbevie ( 2)
Wake up America! You are being ignorant by voting Sanjaya in each week. Each week you are sending home a more talented singer than he will EVER be! Howard Stern is the biggest idiot on the face of the earth for having everyone vote for him, just to be ignorant. Sanjaya never belonged in the top 12 in the first place. This isn't a popularity contest, it's a singing contest. So, be fair and vote for the best singers. He is by far, one of the worst!
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Thu Apr 5 2007 21:24:39 By: ltlbevie ( 2)
and i agree with what someone said i heard - next season, let the judges do the voting and not the american public, since they do not know how to vote FAIR!
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Fri Apr 6 2007 01:18:03 By: franny_k ( 1)
With LaKisha, Melinda and Jordan clearly the BEST talent this year...If Sanjaya wins American Idol.. I will NEVER watch that show again. I read that all of India is voting for him! This is AMERICAN IDOL...not India Idol! ONLY America should be allowed to vote! If Sanjaya had any class at all... any scrupples.. he'd quit the show! He knows his still being on the show is a joke...and it's not a very funny one.
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Fri Apr 6 2007 06:20:13 By: freakynj ( 2)
The poor kid is making a fool of himself. The only reason he is still on the show is because of some little teeny girls that keep voting for him, and maybe boys? I agree with the guy who is living on top of a roof in Philadelphia until he gets voted off who says that he's sick of his faky smile. It's so sickening! He is just too young and inexperienced to be an "Idol" to anyone. This brings up a good question: why is there an age limit for the contestants? Most artists are over the age of 25-30 by the time they get their big break, like Sheryl Crow and Shania Twain.
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Fri Apr 6 2007 06:27:10 By: freakynj ( 2)
Sambagirl:I couldn't agree with you any more-rock on!
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Fri Apr 6 2007 09:01:32 By: Sana166 ( 2)
o god,simon and his attitude.not that i h8 simon or enithing...he's a pretty good judge,in the sense he's very staigt forward unlyke the other 2.but this attitude of his...what the hell happnd to him when that taylor hicks won..??he's plain n simple jealous of sanjaya becuz he cannot sing.simple as that.and if he wants to quit,well simon........................................................................
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Fri Apr 6 2007 09:05:07 By: Sana166 ( 2)
o god,simon and his attitude.not that i h8 simon or enithing...he's a pretty good judge,in the sense he's very staigt forward unlyke the other 2.but this attitude of his...what the hell happnd to him when that taylor hick won..??he's plain n simple jealous of sanjaya becuz he cannot sing.plain as that.and if he wants to quit,well simon if u wanna quit........................................................................
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Fri Apr 6 2007 18:15:01 By: CharMoon ( 1)
I think it's a shame that Sanjaya has made it thus far and real talent being sent home. While he did well at his audition, as he progressed in the competition, it became apparent that he was not ready yet. He's still young, needs to get some vocal coaching perhaps, and learn a bit about the real world.
The thing is, if he wins, he will have a short lifespan as an "Idol." Once his pretty face wears off, and a new pretty face arrives on the forefront, the teenyboppers that are infatuated with him will move on, leaving him a very bleak future.
He's so full of himself at this point, believing that he is something fantastic, the dose of reality will send him soaring downward, at the cost of mental trauma.
Howard Stern is not doing anyone any favors; especially those contestants who deserve to be where they are. He is taking away from them for his own ego-purposes.
I know that if Sanjaya wins, next year, my TV won't be tuned into "American Idol."
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Sat Apr 7 2007 00:27:01 By: blakergirl#1 ( 1)
sanjaya can NOT win! if he does, i promise you i will NEVER watch american idol EVER again! and this is how I see it: if Sanjaya wins, Simon Cowell quits. If Simon quits, Paula will most likely quit too. If Simon and Paula both quit, there will be no reason for Randy to stay on the show, so he quits also. America wont watch the show without those three, so then the ratings go way down and they have to cancel the American Idol. then we all have to say goodbye to our favourite show. hmph. this sucks.
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Sun Apr 8 2007 00:10:11 By: stkbum ( 1)
Sanjaya cant sing a tiny tiny bit. He does not have a chance to even get to the finale. Simon is 10x better than Sanjaya. GO HOME SANJAYA!
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Tue Apr 10 2007 18:00:41 By: lsickafoose ( 1)
Sanjaya sucks! He should have never made it to Hollywood! I don't blame Simon for saying that he will quit! I would too! This is ridiculous that he keeps beating out better singers every week, it's a shame! What is America thinking???
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Wed Apr 11 2007 17:57:15 By: Pull My Finger ( 80)
i think its about getting people to tune in, and the Sanjay situation is interesting and boosts ratings! hello, if you vote him off the show, then all the hype dies and fewer people tune in, its all a setup man.
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Thu Apr 12 2007 21:28:19 By: amber_leigh_babiie ( 1)
wow! simon cant quit as much as i dont really like the show i still watch it just because i love him and the other judges but i love simon the most! if he quits that show will be the worst!
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Fri Apr 13 2007 06:00:44 By: Mama_Sarah ( 1)
No matter how much people dislike Simon...the show wouldnt be the same without him. and honsestly i want Sanjaya to go home because he SUCKS! he has no talent what so ever. Send Him Home America!
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Fri Apr 13 2007 16:24:53 By: diszsekziima215 ( 2)
This is ridiculous...First off this wouldn't be happening if he didn't get picked during auditions. I guess Simon regrets it now doesn't he? Anyway, my opinion on this is that the kid can't sing, his sister would have probably been a better choice for American Idol. Also, Haley should have not been voted off. She was a much better singer. But, I guess to each its own, right? Hopefully, by next week everyone will realize what a horrible singer Sanjaya is and he will not be in the final 2. I really hope all you out there will do the right thing and vote him off!
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Fri Apr 13 2007 16:28:23 By: diszsekziima215 ( 2)
I have one more thing to say...there is this site u can go to it is called www.votesanjayaoff.com and they have a petition to sign that will help to vote him off. I'm from Philly where that radio personality is living on a roof until Sanjaya gets voted off...I would appreciate America voting for someone other than Sanjaya so please go to this site. Thanks!
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Sat Apr 14 2007 17:29:06 By: kkat16701 ( 1)
I am totally appauled by this negative attention that Sanjaya is getting!
Come on! What is American Idol anyway? Honestly, I thought it was a television show that
allowed the contestants (ones that did make it that far, including Sanjaya) to show what they
do best. And to me, American means the people in America and Idol means someone that other people
look up to. Idol does not necessarily mean that the person being idoled is PERFECT. We all have our different opinions, and if in fact it is Sanjaya that most of the Americans vote for then so be it!
Does it matter what age group is voting the most? Another issue for me is that he did try out and make it, so if he is that bad, and people feel that he would make the show look bad, then how did he even make it that far?
One more thing, Simon's attitude sucks! If all of the contestants had the same attitude, there wouldn't even be a show called American Idol!
I just think the whole thing is ridiculous.
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Tue Apr 17 2007 02:44:15 By: MaKenna ( 3)
This is just rediculous, I just got done reading the posts on the AI boards and went into Sanjayas room just to see what was being said and most of the people in that room said they vote like anywhere from 500 to over a 1,000 times for Sanjaya and they said the more they hear people bash him the more they vote and get their friends to vote for 2 hours straight,no wonder this kid is still in it,but I guess thats too be expected from a bunch of immature snot nosed tweenies,come on people! instead of sitting and complaining about Sanjaya still being on AI lets all of us beat Howard Stern and all the tweenies at their pathetic little game and vote our buts off for our favorites except Sanjaya,he is never going to get off AI if everyone doesn't pull together and do something about it instead of complaining!. I will be voting for 2 hours straight for my favorites and not Sanjaya,cause I am sick and tired of all the good people getting the boot instead of him!.One way to make it fun is have a vote Sanjaya off party Tuesday night with all your friends and family that are anti-Sanjaya,everyone bring cell phones and vote like crazy!.I did this last week and we had a blast!.
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Wed Apr 18 2007 22:45:36 By: tyler ( 1)
hey simon its tyler if sanjaya stays on american idol iam gonna be mad because he cant sing and his hair looks wrecked
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