http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspxIf you walked up to a random person with photos of all the "American Idol" contestants and asked them to put names to faces, I'm betting most couldn't get 100%. People who'd seen the show could probably identify Sanjaya -- even pre-Mohawk, and maybeen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#104874Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:55:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:104874Joe Cali, Jupite, FloridaBring back Chris Sligh, he is the best of all the men on Idol. Get rid of the worst --- Sanjayahttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#104889Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:07:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:104889Marsha Bradley ILChris made a poor choice in the song he chose to sing. It is a great song but not for Chris. Maybe if he had chosen another song "KID" by The Pretenders comes to mind things might have gone better for Chris. I find myself liking Jordin Sparks better and better everytime. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#104895Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:15:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:104895confused?I thought AI was a live broadcast. How did you guys know then at 7:36pm that Chris Sligh was the one going home when the show doesn't start until 9:00pm? Please don't tell me they've been lying to us all these years! If you are on the west coast, the show airs at 9:00 PST. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#104916Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:46:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:104916mikeinmesa@msn.comSanjaya is the worst singer on the show...Clive Davis must be having nightmares thinking about him winning it all..the show needs to give him less "camera" time...the crying little fan, the hair and tonight Ryan with the wig...producers need to back off the Sanjaya wagonhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#104921Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:49:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:104921Jane SmithButcher a well known Police song and claiming not to be familar with it made me not vote for him. I had voted for him in the past. He butchered too many well known songs and didn't seem to care. So why should America vote to keep him in.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#104976Thu, 29 Mar 2007 06:45:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:104976Annis Miller , Hot Springs, Ark.I knew Sligh was in trouble when he was in the 2nd position up. Early singers are always in jeopardy unless they are outstanding. I'd rather have seen Phil get knocked off. I think he is terrible. Sligh was the best male singer. I'm ready to quit watching after the vote tonight. Other people are going to quit too. Sanjaya is a joke. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#104977Thu, 29 Mar 2007 06:52:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:104977Annis Miller , Hot Springs, Ark.Meant to add. If it weren't for Melinda Doolittle, whom I LOVE to hear sing, I wouldn't watch IDOL at all. She is the only breath of fresh air in the show. Tuesday night's show was boring till she came along. I was yawning & going into the kitchen; then Melinda sang. Then I woke up & listened.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105031Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:35:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105031Shari Bragg, Oak Hill, West VirginiaI had trouble getting to vote Tuesday night! I couldn't get through. My phone went dead! I tried to vote for no. 1 (the fat lady), number 2 (Chris). The phones wouldn't work.......when I dailed the phone just went dead. Nothing happened. I tried for about 30 minutes...Nothing...That might be the reason Chris didn't win.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105045Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:40:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105045Deadbolt at Indianapolis IndianaI am done with American Idol. Chris Sligh has a beautiful voice. I wish him luck and a fat recording contract. How they can allow that ridiculous Sanjaya to remain on the show and get rid of a quality performer is beyond me. What a greasy little genderless creep that Sanjaya is. Yeesh. Things that make you go Brrraccchhh!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105054Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:19:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105054Julie, Chesterfield, VAI'm starting to get really frustrated....Sanjaya wasn't even in the bottom 3. As entertaining as he is, he needs to go. I guess I am going to have to start voting, because you can't complain if you don't vote. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105099Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:42:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105099Laurah, Southampton, NYIt doesn't really matter whether or not Chris was mediocre this week, no one deserves to be voted off before Sanjaya. How could he have not even be in the bottom three? He looked ridiculous, sang poorly, and forgot his lyrics. He is obviously this year's teen who outstays his welcome, in the tradition of John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, and Kevin Covais.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105200Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:50:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105200Charlene, Baltimore, MDYes, unfortunately, I do think there will be more than a few surprises left this season... I am still baffled over the fact that Chris was sent home, and Sanjaya was not even in the bottom 3! I was never a fan of Chris, but I thought he had a great voice and deserved to stay longer in the competition. And it's even more of a shame that he will be too old to try out again next year (unless AI changes the age limit).http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105206Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:53:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105206Rachel, WIAm I the only one that doesn't want Melinda Doolittle to win? She's annoying/fake and always sings the same types of songs every week. C'mon Blake!! we need a promotable male winner for a change.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105279Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:29:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105279Sue Rosen, San Antonio, TexasI truly believe that it is a shame that Sanjaya is still on the show. He is horrible, his hair is horrible, and he cannot sing to save his life. I will no longer watch the show, it is a farce.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105280Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:30:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105280Holly B, Falls Church, VAThe agony continues! I haven't watch 'Idol' since the first two seasons, and this very well may be my last, unless they change the voting somehow, like, vote for who you want to go home. Sanjaya is simply the butt of a big joke, and if he somehow (I won't say remarkably because at this point its futile) he makes it to the finals, all he will have is an inflated ego, but still little more talent than a good karaoke singer. And I can't believe Sligh went home, he actually had personality, which you can't really say for the other guys, whose names I can't even remember (Chris, Mike?) So needless to say, Stern's "Vote for the Worst" campaign is working. I won't say it's a sad day, its reality TV, and influencing the vote regardless of the issues is a given. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105347Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:13:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105347Bob Gentile, Worcester, MAThis was once a show that showcased talent. Now it is just a JOKE. Why is Sinjaya in still on the show & Chris is sitting at home. My family is quickly losing interest. The judges should be able to over rule the vote in cases where the vote is clearly wrong. NO ONE truely believe that Sinjaya is a better singer then Chris. If this show is to last beyong this season the produces had better correct things like this. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105408Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:43:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105408Mike PagagnoI don't understand??? the people decided to keep Sanjaya once again who has no talents...However Chris doesn't have to go gaga over the stupid hairdoo, (the only thing that this does is keeping that Non-talent Sanjaya another week).... and that is giving a real good singer less chance to stay on... Wake up (Chris)STOP making up to him.. if this continues I will never look at American Idol again, and believe me I am not the only one. It's getting ridiculous, and your not helping.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105414Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:45:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105414Maui Gal, Honolulu HII would have rather seen Haley or Phil go home. I was really sorry to see him go...too soonhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105614Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:34:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105614Donna, Calais MaineI was very surprised to see Chris leave but watching his performance this week, he wasnt that great. I do beleive he is much better than Sanjaya though. Sanjaya has talent but is holding back. You catch a glimpse every now and again. We shouldnt have to wonder how good he is, this is his chance and people have to go on talent, not looks. Having said that, I feel Lakisha should win this competition. Melinda might be singing better but this competition should not be for professional singers who can't make it on their own, but for the singers who are "discovered" through the audition process. Melinda has had many years of formal training and experience and even though she is great, if Lakisha had the same training and experience she would be better than Melinda. I dont feel Lakisha will be overlooked anyhow, I think she will be one of the most successful singers to come through American Idol. People should assess their choices by what the contest is supposed to be and re-read the rules if they dont remember what this is all about.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105615Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:35:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105615Jim C, Phoenix, ArizonaPeople are trashing Sanjaya, about how dreadful of a singer he is. I say you need to be trashing Simon, Paula, and Randy. These three were responsible for selecting the top performers out of the hundreds of thousands. Now what I am saying is that if Sanjaya cannot sing them it is the judges falult. After all only the best are supposed to be there now so they should all should be good singers. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105659Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:54:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105659Hardy, Cedar Rapids, Iowai believe they have to have something wrong with the voting system. chris did not do well, and there are others that could or should have went home before him but come on, this sanjaya thing is just getting to be annoying. it makes me so mad to see that he was not even in the bottom three. this is up to us, america, but dont vote because you feel sorry for the twit, vote for who you can see performing at the grammys. you know damn well that if you are voting for him, you wouldnt buy his cds. look at hicks, he was just oh so great(i personally hated that dude) and nobody is buying his shit. to these people, it isnt a game like it is to us. there is no room for him when you are sending home real talent, like sloan, that girl was good, better than a lot that are still there. that is what sucks because we dont care about who has the talent, we are selfish. wake up people.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105690Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:09:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105690K. Portage, MII agree with Rachel, WI, I really enjoy Blake. I think he would be a great American idol. I don't see why people are getting so upset that Sanjaya is still around. He is a cute kid and does have some talent. Sorry to say that American Idol isn't about talent, otherwise Chris would have won last year! It is more a popularity contest. Lay off Sanjaya, it's just a TV show, if you don't like it, don't watch it.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105719Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:23:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105719Annia, North Little Rock, ARSanjaya doesn't have an attitude problem. He is just playing it up & just rubs it in for those who doesn't like him. At least he is UP THERE singing, and non of us are up there. Need I say more? Yes, he did talked back to Simon. As I recalled earlier seasons, Simon said he'd rather have someone talk back at him, than just to have someone standing there like a robot & taking in the insults. Sanjaya did just that...talked back. So, what's wrong with that??? I guess he can NEVER do anything right, in your opinion. My suggestions...don't watch the show/mute the sound when he is singing/or shoot yourself!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105735Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:34:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105735Sue M, Vancouver, WAI agree with Rachel. Melinda is boring. She has a great voice but it's the same stuff every week, even when the show jumps to "British Invasion" or "No Doubt". She sings what is safe. It all blends into one song. Blake and Jordin should be the top vote getters.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105743Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:43:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105743DeanneLet's Fix This Situation!! On the next voting night ONLY..... NE States - Vote for Gina & Lakisha NW States - Vote for Blake & Jordin SE States - Vote for Chris & Melinda SW States - Vote for Phil & Haleyhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105754Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:49:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105754Low BallSanjaya will win it all. It is hard to vote against the 2nd largest population in the world, India.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105760Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:54:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105760Pat SmithAmerica, Americans please give a social entertainment a compitition a chance, its only a compitition. Sanjaya is somebody, he is human and some people likes him, I do, and I see nothing wrong having him into the compitition as long as he last. I know it very hard giving people who are different a chance in this country, but what may be you worst can be the other person best, that why we are the salad bowel we are today. Thankshttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105770Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:57:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105770lizardSanjaya has the largest fanclub for any contestant ever in idol history. that's why he keeps staying around. people like him for whatever reason and keep voting for him. remember this is NOT a singing contest, it's a popularity contest... no matter what simon or the others like. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105774Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:58:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105774Pat Smith Boston MAAmerica, Americans please give a social entertainment a compitition a chance, its only a compitition. Sanjaya is somebody, he is human and some people likes him, I do, and I see nothing wrong having him into the compitition as long as he last. I know it very hard giving people who are different a chance in this country, but he is only 17 what may be you worst can be the other person best, that why we are the salad bowel mixed we are today. Thankshttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105775Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:58:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105775G Suarez San Juan, PRHas anyone even realize how much Sanjaya looks like Ricky Martin? And I do want to enfasis the word "looks like" RM. He's cute, with that sad puppy face but he really does need to learn how to sing. Remember this is a singing competition. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105843Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:30:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105843P Cates, Southaven, MSI have watched AI since the beginning but this is the worst year ever. I love Melinda, Lakisha, Gina, Jordan and Blake but the rest needs to go. If Sanjaya stays much longer I think they will loose a lot of viewers. It has become a joke and not a funny joke. Send him packing!!!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105871Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:38:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105871Robin, Jefferson City, MOWe will watch one more week. If Sanjaya is not voted off next week, I will not watch again. This was my first season to watch to see what everyone was talking about. I was enjoying the show until this Sanjaya thing started going crazy. Chris was better and should of been able to stay, Sanjaya should of been sent home. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105904Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:49:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105904Nelle, Illet, Huntsville, ALAmerian Idol is losing credibility each week that Sanjaya stays.The fan base is dropping out like dead flies and as with the phone problems last year on Chris Daughtry's number, the same incident needs to happen on Sanjaya's number so that all the little tone deaf teenie boppers can't get through. If he goes to the final Five and REAL singers get voted off, I will give up on American Idol and hope the show gets cancelled. What's happening with the Sanjaya craze is a slap in America's face, let alone American Idol. Get Sanjaya off the air!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105905Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:50:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105905ChandraCome on, people! How boring would this season be if we didn't have Sanjaya? Not that I approve of Sanjaya by any means, but look how much publicity William Hung received for his abnoxious behavior? And he made money, too! So will Sanjaya. He will be a one-hit wonder and disappear and next season we will all still be watching! Otherwise, we can talk about Anna Nicole and Brittney Spears... NOT!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105933Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:56:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105933Heather, Chicago, ILMelinda Doolittle really bothers me. She has a great voice, but her little "I can't believe you think I am good!" act is annoying. It's as if she has no self-esteem, like she has been told and now believes that she is worthless...what gives?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105976Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:16:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105976Tony, Newport Beach, CADid all of you who are claiming to quit watching or that AI is a farce VOTE???? You're the REASON Sanjaya is still on the show! DO NOT COMPLAIN AND NOT VOTE!! Honestly if all of you Sanjaya haters(btw I'm one also, but I VOTED!!) put a vote in versus a negative blog, the torture would be over and we can watch which real singer is going to win!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#105988Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:24:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:105988Beth, Englewood,NJI agree with Maui Gal. Chris was a lot of fun and had a strong voice. I just wish he could have learned to stay on tempo - the judges commented on that problem every week but he was never able to correct it. Unfortunately, on a song like 'Every Little Thing She Does is Magic' the beat is so distinct and integral to the song that being off even the littlest bit comes across as a glaring mistake. I'll miss Chris, but at least he made the top 10 and will have a chance at a contract and will perform on the tour. I guess Blake will have to hold it down for the men now. All the regulars (Melinda, LaKeisha, Jordin) were great as usual, and Gina rocked last night!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106071Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:06:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106071jesikaDeeThis season is BORING! And after last nights show with Slighs' departure over Sanjaya...I'm going to stop watching. The showed has entered a new phase - from boring to annoying. I'm done!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106074Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:06:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106074Karen, Phoenix, AZI am tired of seeing overweight singers! It's their job to perform, look, and sound good. The title "No chance to bring chubby back to Idol" is stupid because as you can see it's still there! Look at the 3 african american women up there, each one could drop 50 pounds easy! I don't like to exercise either but I do and I'm not on tv. They are a bad example for women and embarrass the USA!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106088Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:15:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106088Joelee, CaliforniaI have an idea...maybe it won't work, but...when Sanjaya sings next week everyone turn the channel for 2-3 minutes. That way all of the Nelson ratings would severely drop for the show. Maybe the producers will get the message. I cannot stand that guy!!! He sucks, plain and simple. People are way too nice who say he has some talent. I can name at least 20 personal friends who sing better at Kareoke clubs than him (or at local high school/college/community theatre musicals!!!) He's a F##@#!@#$ing joke!!!!!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106123Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:42:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106123CrisI would like to think that Simon's comments after Sanjaya's performance - something like - 'people like Sanjaya are in a world of their own...', might finally make the people who vote for him realize the error of their ways. Perhaps they will now feel appropriately ashamed of their loyalty for this goofball. I mean DANG - even Sanjaya has said he knows he's not the best singer!!! Also, the comments about Lakisa compared to Melinda: I can only hope that they are the final two in the competition. Then AI will have a chance to promote two very good singers. Unlike their efforts to promote Kelly Clarkson AND Justin Guarini or Rueben Studdard AND Clay Aiken. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106128Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:46:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106128CrisDid Pat Smith of Boston call us a salad BOWEL?!?! What the heck?!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106174Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:15:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106174sk8rgurl, amsterdam, nlI love all these comments about people are "going to boycott the show" if the sanjaya madness continues... i'll bet you that very few of them actually do boycott it...Melinda and Lakisha seem like they don't have an original thought in their pretty little heads...nothing new there...once you've heard on whitney houston song you've heard them all... and as to Lakisha, anybody that is "afraid of animals" has got to go.....http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106229Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:59:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106229k.foleySanjaya is from Seattle folks, you just don"t get it ok? This kid is hot...Figure it out peoplehttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106235Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:02:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106235Gabby Richmond.Va.Even though Chris"s preformence wasn't the best ever, compared to idiot child Sanjaya with that ridiculous hairdo that made him look like a moron he was fantastic. People who are voting for that no talent bum with his snotty attitude and his oversized ego have the same IQ as he does roughly 10 and that's being generous.I can understand why people are angry since they see people with much more talent being booted off the show every week and this smart a-- kid sits there with a stupid grin on his face knowing that a vast majority of the ignorant are going to vote for him simply to ruin the show. I have heard the word racist come into play, that everyone is against him because of his race, so not true, it is completely the other way around if anything. he's getting the votes because of his race which is just as wrong. The biggest reason of the sentiment against him is because of his lack of talent, the song he sang Tuesday was awful and he forgot the words any other person would have been booted off no question, but because VFTW and that idiot Howard Stern are backing this kid he remains. I myself wouldn't want to let anybody know I even listened to Howard Stern in the first place since it would drag my IQ points down by 2/3rds and to vote for this kid, well that would put it right down there in the gutter. What scares me is that the people who are doing this are the future of our country and that my friends be very afaid, be very very afaid.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106317Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:03:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106317Kasey, Rochester, N.Y.THis is to Karen from Phoenix, can you be any more ignorant? I can't believe they actually posted your comment! Lakisha has a beautiful voice, as well as Melinda and Jordan. Sanjaya should be sent packing, he is a terrible singer. Please Karen get your head out of the sand because you are what is embarressing!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106318Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:03:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106318Glo, Kansas City, MOI'm still trying to pick my jaw up off the floor after last nights AI. If Sanjaya continues and God forbid,wins, I too will not watch it again. I love AI. I look forward to it coming on each season. I think with as hard as it is to get into the business it gives local talent a chance to fulfill their dreams but Sanjaya is a joke and should of been gone a long time ago. All of you that are voting for him are a joke too and are lacking talent and common sense. He needs to go, get real here. Let me help you, it's talent they're looking for, not mohawks.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106343Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:34:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106343idolfan76I think Sanjaya will be around at the end so I think Idol should have them all make a single, and see what sells. Like Elizabeth on "The View" said when Americans have to put their money where their mouth is then they will make the right choice on what they buy. Let the votes go by purchases of the singles. VOTE FOR GINA!!!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106348Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:39:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106348idolfan76This is a singing competition....Sanjaya can fix that mop of his however he wants, he doesn't have near the talent of any of the others.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106387Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:35:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106387Catherine, Atlanta, GeorgiaI can't stand reading through these comments, anymore! Everybody's just being mean to Sanjaya, looking at his faults, and the article isn't even ABOUT him. People, the show is no longer a singing competition, it's a popularity contest. Anything to make you memorable, like Sanjaya's mohawk thing will keep you in. And people want to win. So they go ahead and do things like dress as a picnic table, and wear leather pants, and just try to make an impression. That's all this is, when it gets to where America can vote. I think Simon is the only one who realizes that the singers will only do well if they are marketable. Gina sang an awfully bland song for her previous style, and Simon said it was her best performance. Now, obviously everybody is entitled to their own opinion, but that was just silly. I'm glad SOMEbody else saw Sanjaya forget his lyrics. It bothered me that none of the judges said anything. Still, he recovered fairly well for such a shy boy. On the other hand, he really needs to have somebody hammer open that shell of his, because he is NOT singing to his full potential, which is more annoying than Chris being voted off. Ya'll, you shouldn't be saying things like, "Ew, Sanjaya sucks because he's alive and just trying to do his thing and be remembered. He should die. Chris shouldn't have been voted off. blah blah blah." If you hadn't seen all of Sligh's past performances, you KNOW you would have voted him off, too! Think about it. Just this performance? Ick.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106394Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:49:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106394McKay Niehl, Austin, TexasSanjaya is not the joke. The fact that you all are spending time discussing this Kid is the Joke. LEAVE THE KID ALONE!!! Discuss something more of value and let these Talent Contestants try for the Gold Ring. If he is serious and has a good Agent, He is already on his way simply because he made it into the finals.And Karl Rove??? Is he a Joke? I won't comment on what I think of our Politicians-with-influence doing what he did. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106400Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:59:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106400Farken Bastage Seattle, WashI never really watched the show. Seeing that there is all this controversy, It might be interesting to watch what all the hype is about. That's entertainment.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106401Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:02:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106401 E S, Spokane, WACount me as NOT a Melinda fan. She may wind up being like Taylor in that sounds/looks good on tv but when it comes to radio, I don't think she will sell well. The 2 idols that have actually "made it" are Kelly & Carrie. They're young, pretty, sing well & can translate on radio & tv to the age group that matters most 18-40. Close your eyes when Melinda sings & it's just boring. She'll probably win but she won't sell well. I want Lakisha to win because I like her story. But, I think Jordin would be the best idol choice if they want someone to do well like Carrie & Kelly. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106418Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:44:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106418Artist, Trumbull, CTThe absolute best thing about this whole season of AI is that Chris (5:46pm) called my attention to Pat Smith of Boston calling us a salad BOWEL. That is hysterical. The rest of the season sucks. That was the only redeeming factor. Sure, there are some great singers, I happen to be pulling for Jordin but it no longer is a competition, now it's a game show. I feel like we're all being punk'd.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106459Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:29:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106459AnnaI personally don't understand the big fuss about Melinda. She really bothers me with her pretending not to know that she can sing...for goodness sake she was already a backup singer!! And I agree with the others who have said that all her songs sound the same, which is very boring. She also just seems very OLD to me, like she should be singing at a retirement home. My vote goes to Jordan...she is amazing!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106505Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:32:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106505Krys Salem OregonI think it's absolutely ridiculous that Sligh got voted off and Sanjaya wasn't even in the bottom three. Sligh didn't do too well with a couple songs that he sang, but Sanjaya haws never done well. It's disgusting that Sanjaya is even still on the show, it's mind boggling that he even made it past the top 12. We should be able to vote who we want OFF the show, I'm sure then Sanjaya would be gone in a heart beat. I'll miss Sligh.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106619Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:53:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106619JoyceI don't understand why WE, the voters of the show, don't get to see the statistics! Shouldn't we be the ones to see how close the voting actually is??? I DON'T beleive that Chris got less votes then Sanjaya & Haley...those 2 should of been the 1st to go! I bet Simon, Randy & Paula are kicking their own butts for letting Sanjaya in...bring back Sundance Head!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106785Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:55:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106785Michael Burg, Los AngelesWant to fix the "rigged" voting AND do some good in the process? Start charging $0.50 a call for voting. Not only would this raise millions of dollars for charity (which AI is already promoting this season), but it would likely eliminate the endless speed re-dialing that is putting the better singers at risk and promoting the less talented ones.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106788Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:55:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106788ReeseAs a huge Chris fan I'm so glad to still see support for him! If you want to keep hearing him (and a better version of him) check out his band's site: www.halfpastforever.com. They just released an album and are actually quite good.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106878Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:44:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106878Bill T.It just doesn't make any sense who America sends home and who they allow to stay. Sanjaya and Haley should have been long gone before some of the people who have exited recently. I think we need to change the rules to American Idol: Survivor Style. Split the contestants into teams until they get to the final eight and let the team duke it out in a set number of performances solo, duo, trio or however many. Let the judges decide on those performances and rank the performances numerically. Let the losing team go to performer council and let the team decide on two people to leave and let America decide between them as to which one actually leaves. Then when it comes down to the final eight, you merge the teams and everyone sings solo. The judges and the team collaborate on which two to send home and America decided on one person who actually goes home until we get to the American Idol.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106883Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:49:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106883Kitty, Cincinnati, OHGee, Karen from Phoenix. So sorry that there are overweight people blocking your "view." Not everyone who is overweight just needs to exercise. Pretty shallow comments. Why not pick on the people who write in who can't spell or construct a legible sentence? Don't be prejudiced -- dog everybody who is not as perfect as you obviously think you are!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106884Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:51:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106884Melissa, Rochester, NYI have watched American Idol since its existence and I am totally appalled that it has come to this! Quite honestly, I refuse to watch this show as long as Sanjaya is still competing. He's a joke! 17 or not, if America won't vote Sanjaya off, I wish he would have enough decency to resign! If that new ridiculous hairstyle of his (that pony-halk) because a new fad, I think I'm going to get sick.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106889Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:52:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106889Kourtney In view of confused comments, it is a live show but it being done in Cali, by the time us folks on the east coast gets the news, we are three hours behind. Me, being from South Carolina was hopin that chris went a little further, but then oh well... you cant have your cake and eat it too http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106915Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:08:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106915Beulah, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaI feel that accepting experienced professional singers like Melinda is against the AI goal which is to give a break to undiscovered talent. I also do not appreciate the comments made by the judges that influence the voters..ie. Simon: Melinda, are you as nice as you seem? Lakisha,you look like you will in 50 years; Haley, ( re her revealing scotch taped outfit)... people will remember you for more than your singing tonight. I respect Simon's musical critiques but i have no respect for his personal comments which show favortism for more than a contestant's singing ability and stage presence. I am flabbergasted by Karen of Pheonix and her outrageous comments regarding the weight of the contestants...Karen, if you want to view perfect figures , watch America's Top Models; they don't have to sing. ..and if they ate well, they would not be on the show. Talent is showcased on AI, not bodies!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#106923Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:15:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:106923T.F. Otmi, Bronx, NYAmerican Idol...the name does NOT suggest a SINGING only contest...all of the other contestants have the personality of a noodle...The Fact Of the matter is, Sanjaya has all the hallmarks of an IDOL, although he is a little weak in the Vocal Department...and he WILL be YOUR next American Idol!!!! VOTE SANJAYA!!!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107009Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:57:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107009Appleton, WIHey Cris?? I'm pretty sure Kelly Clarkson kicks Ass! AI promoted her VERY well!! Any ways...still can't get over being called a bowel?? :) http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107084Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:36:26 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107084IDOL is not the only thing on TVChris needed to go - his voice wasn't good enough to make it to the end of the competition. His last few song attempts have not been good. Ignoring the pink elephant (Sanjaya) in the room and focusing just on Chris - he did not sing well enough to make it. He's gone, it's over. It's happened before - everyone was up in arms when Constantine left before Scott Savol, ditto Clay Aiken's early demise. Ditto Chris Daughtry last year. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107168Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:17:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107168Timoteo Javanilla, Tanning Shores, FLChris Sligh had yet to provide his fans with a solid performance. Every week he struggled with tempo issues and as the field gets smaller, a glaring issue like that will cost you. Sanjaya aside, the other so-so singers will face similar fates (Sanjaya just needs to go, but we may be stuck with him for a while longer). We all know the plot to this show...in the end, only one remains, and despite the best intentions of the judges and producers, the likelihood of this year's winner becoming a real recording star (a la Kelly or Carrie) is only about 50%. The top 3 finalists this year, most likely, are Melinda, Lakisha and Blake. The only one with any real stage presence (Diva Power) is Lakisha.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107184Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:25:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107184Shellie, UtahHello people!! It is not the fault of American Idol that Sanjaya is still on the show. It's the fault of people who DO NOT VOTE! I vote every week for my favorite (Go Blake!) so if you have a problem, pick up your phone and dial in a simple number. Otherwise, quit whining, I'm tired of hearing about it!!!! Sanjaya is not going anywhere because his fans VOTE. Oh and I agree about Melinda, I'm tired of her. Very boring. Blake sparks my interest and always comes up with something new and fun!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107221Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:36:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107221Kathy, Fredonia, NYDid Karen of Phoenix suggest that if a person is overweight they should not be chosen to participate in AI? Sorry honey but not everyone is as perfect as you. Many great performers have been overweight and have made a successful life for themselves and were (are) loved by the American population. I hated to see Chris go but did you hear him sing? He was voted off for poor song choice and racing away from the music not for his appearance of weight. Get a life!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107228Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:39:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107228Kathy, Fredonia, NYFor those who like to criticize others, check out your spelling errors.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107271Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:51:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107271Pamala in L.AI totally agree with Karen,Phoenix. I want to look at hot people if I'm going to waste my time watching TV. You can hit any mall and see fat people! I also belive that it is their job to look good and go the extra mile to keep in shape. You cant help it if your ulgy, but you can still have a smokin body just get off your lazy butt and go for a walk!! Anyone that has ever been to Europe can tell you that people there treat food different than Americans do. FYI fat people of the US, Food is not love. Maybe if you quit stuffing your face long enough you might find some.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107393Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:44:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107393April Snow, Dallas, TXI will tell you why Sanjaya is still in the show: He has received so much bashing and public criticism, people (including myself) have begun to feel this is unwarranted and unfair. If they had just left him alone, he would have been long gone. However, when he stepped up his performance a bit in the face of all of this criticism, I was moved to call in and vote for him and I have never voted before on AI. And here's a big shocker: I am not a teenage girl; I'm a mother of a 3 year old in her thirties! He's not that bad and for someone as young as he is, he certainly has a lot of guts to get up there week after week when everyone is saying how bad he is and should have gone home by now.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107397Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:45:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107397Leslie, Albuquerque, NMKaren from AZ: That's right, because all women need to be size 3's. *rolling my eyes here* Wake up...people come in lots of different sizes. Also it isn't the job of the American Idol contestants to "look good and sound good". Guess what...they're Joe Schmo's off the street, not professionals. They don't have a Hollywood liposuction guy to "make them perfect." And as for being a bad example, I'd much rather have a strong female role model that has the guts to get up and do something like AI or show some humility like Melinda for my daughters to look up to over, say, perfectly sculpted Paris Hilton or Britney Spears.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107440Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:58:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107440Linda Tatewell now, we have had three girl idols and two male, so it's time for the third male to win idol-so America's choice this sixth season will be between Blake and Sanjaya- now, i will say this: if Sanjaya wins, my co-workers, my family, friends, neighbors, will definitely stop watching idol.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107583Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:05:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107583Suzie, Fairfax, VAI heard that Melinda was a back-up singer for Christina Aguilera. If so,she's not an amateur and should be taken OFF the show. I also agree that her "gosh, do you really think I'm that good" act is getting really old.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107588Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:07:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107588Jasmine, Victoria, BCCris, I am glad that you also noticed Pat's comment. I am laughing so hard at America's salad bowel that nothing else on this board has had any impact on me.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107596Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:12:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107596Joe Smoe, USAI would like to see Haley (with her short skirts) and Sanjaya be the final two. I predict that Haley will edge out Sanjaya because of her looks. This has been the most exciting season of all.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107610Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:24:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107610Navin, San Diegoit's funny hearing you people say your not going to watch AI as long as Sanjaya's on. i honestly think more people are watching because of Sanjaya! whatever he may have, he is certainly drawing the crowds.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107732Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:23:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107732SheriPat Smith..what the heck are you talking about? It doesn't matter if Sanjaya is doing his best, therefor he should stay. He is TERRIBLE. It's not about being a nice person, or how you look. It's about if you can sing better than everyone else. Anyone that can hear knows that is not the case here. Sanjaya is still there for only two reasons. The vote for the worst website and the fact that people are voting for his skin color rather than talent level.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107738Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:30:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107738Jenna, Palo Alto, CAMark my words, Sanjaya will make it to the final 5--Haley, Phil and Chris R. will all go before him because this insane juggernaut to keep him around just keeps gathering momentum--those voting for him actually want him to win the thing, if only to make a complete and total farse of the entire AI production. Only when Lakisha, Melinda, Jordan and Blake are left with him (and just maybe Gina) will he finally (I sincerely hope) be gone.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#107936Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:02:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:107936Joy, Milwaukee, WIIf William Hung had a girlfriend, she might look like Sanjaya.... seriously, I liked Chris Sligh a lot and was sorry to see him go. But I think what happens is that when a contestant starts strong and then has an "off" week, you're disappointed. Sanjaya, on the other hand, is SO hideous that you have no expectations at all. I mean, he was slightly better than awful on British Invasion week and everyone RAVED. It's all about expectations. Melinda could meet a similar fate to Chris. She's fantastic, but is getting too safe and predictable. She has the best voice, by far, but I really believe Jordin and Blake are the most marketable. And Lakisha? Cool voice, but zero stage presence. (Her cover of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" should have been called "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Sleeping.") She looks tired, bored or scared every week. Somebody get her some Prozac! Ot at least some coffee! And Haley--watch for her calendar. She's a hottie and she'll be famous one way or another.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108032Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:42:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108032v. l. mississippiI am annoyed with melinda doolittle also. I love how she sings, but the "shocked" look when she gets compliments are just too much. She is a professional singer, she knows she is good. I just have to leave the room when the judges talk to her because of her looking suprised when she is told how good she is. Sanjaya should have been gone weeks ago. There have been too many good contestants sent home and he is still there. This is not good for his self esteem. He honestly has to watch every week and know that his singing is horrible.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108033Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:45:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108033v. l. mississippiI am annoyed with melinda doolittle also. I love how she sings, but the "shocked" look when she gets compliments are just too much. She is a professional singer, she knows she is good. I just have to leave the room when the judges talk to her because of her looking suprised when she is told how good she is. Sanjaya should have been gone weeks ago. There have been too many good contestants sent home and he is still there. This is not good for his self esteem. He honestly has to watch every week and know that his singing is horrible.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108163Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:22:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108163KeepinYaGuessin', Dallas, TXI thought Phil's "Every little thing she does is magic" was pretty darn good. He sounded great. I think we perceive a little bit of insecurity in Phil(about his looks not his voice) and we see that as weakness and we tend not to vote for him based on that. (he does have incredible eyes,but it's the "SO white, bald head, and the ears stick out -the hats help)It would be nice to see him forget that and become confident. If this was " A SINGING COMPETITION" like everyone keeps trying to remind everyone of, it wouldnt be on TV, it would just be radio. Singing is the MOST important, but looks DEFINITELY matter. They play a part in the year long (money making)Idol tour, future live performances, commercials, music videos, etc.etc. OF COURSE it matters!(dont be naive) Now, on "looks", its not that you have to look like a beauty pageant contestant (although Haley does) or be a Ken doll, but when I say "looks", its not so much beauty as it is "coolness". You have to look "cool" and confident. (consider Taylor, certainly not a hunk, but had his cool bluesy thing going for him and moreover he was CONFIDENT!) LaKisha has a big and proud black woman thing going for her, but she needs to connect with the audience more personally though after the song, show more personality. Dolittle does seem to be fake though with the Golly Gee, little ol' me thing, its old now, she needs to show confidence now a be a star- the flips on her hair helped last week. Blake is totally hip, again not a Ken doll,but totally cool and hip,and a rare, true musician, I hope he wins. The other guy, the timberlake-like guy, he is hip and very cute for the young girls. Jordin is very cute, great voice, and love the personality. (the 3 ALL matter! (Total package!)) Gina is mediocre, but throws some variety in I guess. Haley, its obvious, Simon nailed it, tons of girls can do what she does, look great and sing descently, but no power house voice, she's no where near the talent of McPhee from last season,but in the same genre. McPhee edges out over her in looks I'd say as well.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108167Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:27:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108167KeepinYaGuessin-Dallas, TXas if I didnt say enough before, yeah Chris Sligh sucked last week, likeable clever personality, but not good enough. and Sanjaya, cute kid, couldnt even here his singing last week, too distracted by the ridiculous hair, he can sing if he focuses on it, maybe take it seriously and get a good coach, he needs to play up his young charm and his hair is gorgeous when left naturally. He'll get further and possibly get a contract later, he'd have an audience of young girls.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108175Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:33:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108175Chuck, Charleston, South CarolinaI love how everyone here acts like the show OWES them something. If you don't like it . . . don't watch. If you don't like how the votes turn out . . . vote more! It's a simple as that. Like it or not, Chris Sligh not only deserved to go home (he butchered the song) he actually WANTED to go home. So why is it Sanjaya's fault? I have to admit I'm actually starting to gain respect for Sanjaya--not as a singer, but as a gutsy kid. It's quite clear even HE knows he shouldn't be here, but what can he do? He does his best, I'm sure, but the rest is up to us, the voters. Last week's hairdo was just an indication that he is fully aware that at this point, it's out of EVERYBODY'S hands, even Sanjaya's and the judges. (I think it was a subtle snub, too, that he really doesn't care what Simon ad the rest say about him, he'll do what he wants.) I'm actually interested now to see what he'll do now.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108224Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:31:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108224John Goodson, Lompoc CAI've written the FOX network now I will make my commets here.I have watched American Idol for over three years. I hold the judges responsible to allowing Sanjaya to get as far as he has. This is a singing competition not a fan club for Sanjaya. I will stop watching the show if he remains. American Idol has become a JOKE! http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108399Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:43:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108399Pam Cagno, Harrisburg, PAChris wanted to leave. He sang great and was on tempo every other week and was a music major in college. Do you think all of a sudden he forgot how to sing on tempo? If you noticed he did not look upset at all when he got voted off.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108626Sun, 01 Apr 2007 03:32:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108626Tanya-Shawnee, KSI don't understand this craziness with this Sanjaya thing? Everyone knows that he is not one of the best singers! (Matter of fact-he really can't sing at all!!!) It is really pitiful what this show has reduced itself to. I really believed that this was an opportunity of a lifetime for people that truly deserved it. I tried voting for Chris last year, and found it "odd" that we couldn't get in to his box-now I am hearing that this is happening with the other singers on the show-anymore I am wondering how "fixed" this show is. I will do the same as others,(I have been a fan of this show for years)I will give it one more week on the Sanjaya thing, if IT doesn't go away-THEN------I WILL!!!!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108638Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:04:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108638Dee Ann, St. Paul, Minn. I think Pat meant "salad bowl" rather than "bowel." Also, "competition" rather than "compitition." http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108667Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:35:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108667sinnaminDespite India being the second largest population in the world, India cannot vote for AMERICAN idol... Duh....http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108677Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:13:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108677 Arline Waurio Bessemer, Mi.No matter what Blake sings or wears--he has sex appeal, talent, and and is a nice guy. What an AI representative he'd make for America.Vote for the man.Arline MI.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108717Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:04:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108717Helen Mantele Fremont,CaliforniaI think it is a shame that so many folks are making fun of Sanjaya . He is only a kid trying to get ahead in the entermaint business. maybe he cant sing but he is a good entertainerHow would you like it if every one made fun of you for trying to get ahead in somthing you wanted to do. I give him my vote for not not giving up because some people dont like him. Give him a chance, at least he is not on the streets doing drugs or stealing. I like him. Helen Mhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108757Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:35:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108757Rhonwyn, Seattle, WAGet a clue people! It is a reality TV show and Sanjaya is actually good for ratings. I vote for Sanjaya everyweek becasue I have heard him sing in real life and the boy can sing. I also vote for Blake, Jordin and Gina. If you don't want Sanjaya there, then don't vote for him. Pick someone else and vote like crazy for them. This is a popularity contest, not a singning contest. Never has been. Thousands of really great singers never even get to audtion in front of Simon, Paula and Randy. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108769Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:14:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108769Marie DavenportHello there! Living in Germany, somtimes, I miss out on some of the most entertaining shows on the American TV. Each time I Go back to America I just love to watch the Idol contest It is entertaining and soulful. Any one who can stand such criticism has to be special. Mylinda is my pick for American Idol. Marie Davenport-mmmarie99@hotmail.com http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108785Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:09:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108785Rita SimpsonGo Donna! Finally, someone agrees with my sentiments. For the last few weeks I have been gnashing my teeth everytime I hear the praises being showered on Melinda. Of COURSE she's going to sound good, she's a PROFESSIONAL! Go away, Melinda, and give the others, who are TRYING to show their singing talents, a chance. You've been there, done that. As for Sanjaya, no comment. He's had enough publicity. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108831Sun, 01 Apr 2007 18:31:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108831Margaret, Allentown, PAThis Sanjaya thing is ruining the show. It has become too obvious and known that the show is having interference by other media people, whom I will not name. It started out as a journey for unknown, everyday people chasing their passion and dreams. It has become a joke and the fun is gone. It even hurts the credibility of the really good singers seriously trying to get their break. Fox, you can do better! http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108859Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:49:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108859RichHe is not as good as he thinks he is. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#108956Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:52:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:108956Hope, Norman, OklahomaI love, love, love Gina. Go girl!! My vote is for LaKisha. That girl can sing; I wish she'd mix it up a bit more though. She needs to win. Jordin rocks. I'll miss Sligh. He'll have a future. I'm bored with Melinda. 'Nuf already. Voting Sabrina off was a travesty. Blake, Phil and Richardson are entertaining. I think they'll all do well in the industry even if they don't win AI.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#109023Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:12:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109023Sam, Ossining, NYAmerican what? Why waste your time, I can think of a few other things I would rather be doing. I hear all the hype and read this story because of the funny blogs which I enjoyed more than reading this story itself... boringggg....http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#109187Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:59:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109187Cassandra D., Raleigh, NCIt's a SINGING competition - if you vote for people because you feel sorry for them or think it's funny to keep them around, you're only going to hurt them in the end. Their crap album will come out and they will crash and burn, because nobody (save a handful of sobbing 13 year old girls) will buy it. Also consider the people with real talent, and the opportunities they are missing out on because you felt sorry for someone who really can't measure up to the competition. VOTE FOR THE PEOPLE WHO CAN SING.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#109380Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:47:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109380Shelia, Greenville, MSSanjaya needs to GO HOME!!! If everyone who dislikes him and thinks he can't sing would vote for someone else, this might happen..... Stop griping and vote.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#109549Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:14:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109549Paige, Wyoming MiHere's the thing with Sanjaya. He's still there because there's a lot of radio DJs and such that are trying to ruin the show, and asking all their listeners to vote for him. I know of two DJs in my area alone, with very loyal followers, who tell everyone to vote for this awful contestant. These jerks are trying to rig the show. ugh!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#109552Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:16:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109552RobOk... heres a reality check. Blake is the only marketable singer this year. All you people who like Melinda...if she wins, are you really gonna buy her cd, or are you gonna leave her on the streets like you did to Talyor Hicks. Yea..Taylor was fun, but the reality is that he really cant sing. Yea Melinda can sing but the music industry will eat her up and spit her out. Look at Chris Daughtry, he gets 3rd place, but ends up dominating the charts. You watch, the same will go for Blake. He will be voted off, but then will sell the winner. Seriously..the guys a musical genious. He is smart, its 2007 and he acts like it. The 70s music was lame and outdated, why do the contestants fall back on it.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#109712Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:54:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109712kristupher kuhlumbus, from MALike Jo says in Little Women, "Christopher Colombus!" I mean really, I'm a freak about this show, but now it's going a little too far. I think the producers should 1. Control the hair 2. Not be totally odd and 3. Have literally DIFFERENT TYPES OF PEOPLE ON IDOL> Every year it's the same blah-blah-blah and even though it's my personal addiction, I can almost read the lines that roll off the judges' tongues. So if anyone agress with me that reality should actually be reality, please say YEAH!!! at the top of your message. And I highly recommend watching "Mary Poppins" tonight to ease your spirts about this whole situation. Or "Everybody Hates Chris" if you like the 80's. Good Night. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#109735Tue, 03 Apr 2007 01:22:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109735Gabby Richmond.Va.Ok, the idiot squad has won and Sanjya has won the whole thing, now what? Where does he go from there? Pretty much everyone in America is going to hate this kid, nobody is going to touch him with a ten foot cattle prod as far as signing any kind of record deal let's face facts, the boy cannot sing and it isn't because anybody is predjudice it's because they can hear. His parents must be super money hungary to put this child through this, to me it's a form of child abuse both on the parents side and on the side of the media and both ought to be brought up on charges. How could any responsible parent who loved their child let them make a fool of themselves on national TV every week just for the sake of money, maybe it's just me but the standards of the American public have gone down the hopper sell your soul for a few gold pieces. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#109780Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:01:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109780Becky, Graeagle, caAfter reading the above blogs, I am glad to see I am not the only one who is over this ridiculous season with Sanjaya still in??? I agree Melinda should not win being she is a pro? Is this for professionals or amatuers? Seems tainted to have someone who is already paid to sing be in the top contestants. Beat box on Blake you are the most original!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#109935Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:10:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109935Gabby, Richmond, Va.Let's say he wins, what's next? Nothing, noboby is going to touch this kid, he can't sing he has no entertainment value whatsoever besides being a bufoon. I sent a message yesterday that it was a form of child abuse on the part of his parents and the media to be using this kid in such a manner and I see that it wasn't posted. I imagine this won't be posted either. How could any parent who loves their child let them be used in such a fashion if money wasn't involed. To let your child to be the butt of constant jokes and ridicule, to be hated in such a manner and to let them continue, I don't get it. Parents are supposed to protect their children from harm and yet these parents are throwing this kid into the lions den every week. It's one thing to be an adult and to make an ass out of yourself you're doing it of your on free will, but to let a child make this kind of choice with no experience of the real world and the wolves out there they should be ashamed.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#110009Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:54:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110009Beth, Englewood,NJPeople need to lay off Melinda for being a professional singer. Who ever said AI was for amateurs only? It's always been advertised as a search for undiscovered talent. No one has ever been discovered singing backup for anybody - they've all had to step out on their own and try to make it as a solo artist. Just because somebody sings well enough to make a living at it doesn't mean they are known. Nobody offered Luther Vandross a recording contract while he was singing backup for Roberta Flack.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#110247Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:40:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110247Kelley K; Rougemont, NCIf you guys are in America you should know how to speak and spell in English or at least use spell check before submitting anything online for everyone else to read (ie. salad bowel). As for AI, I have watched since the beginning and I've come to realize that the judges and producers obviously select 1 or 2 contestants that they feel are a "long shot" but will boost ratings. I mean, come on, they allow us to see some of the actual auditions and it has become somewhat of a circus because all these nut-cases come out of the woodwork and they are passed through the initial screening process/allowed their 5 minutes of fame in the attempt to boost the show's ratings. I think the show would do just fine/if not better if they would only show those that are selected to go to Hollywood instead of dragging the show out for weeks to show those that are horrible/have no talent at all. As for the comment made regarding the weight of any contestant-that was pretty shallow. True talent is not based on what size, race or creed a person is. It's sad that today's society puts so much into how a person looks vs. if they really have any personality/talent. There are a few other changes I feel AI should make but the main one is I feel that the starting age should be 18 (those who have already graduated High School)and the limit 25. No offense to current/previous contestants that are/were under 18 or over 25. I just feel that if you're really that good/truely goal oriented you can hold off until you at least have a HS diploma under your belt and if you're over 25 then they should create another avenue for these people to follow. Being a teenager is hard enough but being an adult is even tougher and I feel rushing into any type of career that puts you in the publics' eye tends to make a person lose a part of themself/grow up way too fast. No doubt some people mature a lot faster than others just as well as some are still out there trying to find their place in the world even at 25. Enjoy being young while you have the chance for you can never go back. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#110275Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:59:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110275Sandra Hines, Las Vegas, NvI watch AI and I see that everyone is so bitter about the show, This is like a t.v. game and may the best contestant win (in this case,the person with the best fans).AI has put out some good talent but those people had to bring it to make it, no one gave them anything. So even if your favorite person on the show gets voted off everyone that needs to hear this person in the industry has heard him/her and if they haven't word gets around if their is money to be made. So don't jump all over Sanjaya because he has a loyal fan base. I really don't think that he will win but if he does I hope that his fan base stays loyal to him because their are a lot of people out there that wants him to fall flat on his face. I am not a fan but I have a daughter in this industry and it is a very tough world to break into. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#110384Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:07:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110384Babyboomer Pueblo CoI truly believe that Jordan, Melinda and Lakisha are nothing more first rate karaoke singers. They sound like clones of Donna Summer, Diana Ross or Aretha Franklin. Tonight will be interesting when they have to sing something of Tony Bennet's. If Sanjaya lasts another week, I'm gone as a fan of AI.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#110479Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:01:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110479Jodi, West HollywoodI think Sanjaya and Clay should hold hands and step out of the closet together!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#110544Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:39:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110544k.k (kris kuhlumbus), MASo I wanna say something. Sanjaya's probably a nice kid and all, but his voice is pretty traumatizing. And after all this crap about him, I'm getting sick of it. I believe we're all sick of it, and I wish people would move on to something more interesting, like who's the father of Dannielyn??? I think we should all rest our case about the situation, and wonder what the heck will happen 2nite on Idol. And for you people on the West Coast, the show isn't really live from where you guys are. We knew Taylor Hicks won 3 hours before you did.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#110576Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:02:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110576CJ, Kankakee, IllinoisOMG-you people really don't have anything better to do than write about this? I stumbled upon this blog by accident and was completely amused by all the entries-that's the only reason I read it-BECAUSE I HAVE A LIFE!!!!!! I usually don't waste my time griping about how things aren't perfect on a TV show, but I couldn't take it anymore about how "unfair" everything is. It's TV already, you want fair, write your own TV show! Oh, by the way, some people are "fat" because of genetics, not by how much they eat or lack of exercise. Get a clue, obviously you flunked biology????? GET A LIFE PEOPLE!!!!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#110586Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:14:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110586Renee & KarenWe think that the judges should be allowed one vote override from the time of the top 10 to the top 4. They could have used it last week to get rid of Sanjaya. Talk about 15 minutes of fame, in his case that's about 14 minutes too long!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/03/28/104819.aspx#110833Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:43:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110833For Americans Sweet Home, Oregon The loss of Chris was just another sad day for good old fashion Americans. The attention one young semi-talented wanna be is getting needs to stop. This show is supposed to be about being the best.As Americans we have the right to vote so I say lets exercise that right and vote for a talented young "American" who can actually sing... By the way there is a lot of talent in Seattle unfortunately it is not on this show this year.