http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspxAmericans love a good conspiracy theory, apparently. And in the case of Sanjaya Malakar on "American Idol," there are as many conspiracy theories as there are viewers. Some blame teenyboppers who are in love with Sanjaya's flowing locks, some blame Voteen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#109974Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:19:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:109974Malikar AndrewsOne of my favorite parts of the Sanjaya saga is that one site is offering prizes to readers when he's voted off the show: http://allyourtv.com/contests/sanjaya.htmlhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110193Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:56:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110193Carol Garrett Indianapolis, INSanjaya should be voted off the show but as long as the young girls have cell or home phones he will be on the show. Hope he dosn't win.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110213Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:11:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110213Richard Asami, Fresno, CAIs there some method of screening out mass calls via call centers? http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110214Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:12:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110214Crystal, Lincoln NeLOL. I just think this is all kind of funny. None of this would be going on if the judges themselves would have not allowed Sanjaya to go through to Hollywood! Even in the audition they said he was a better singer than his sister. So, I think they got what they deserved. So, America...don't blame vote for the worst, Howard Stern, teeny boppers....they didnt put him through! They just took the idea and ran with it.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110216Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:14:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110216Jen Parent I have stopped watching Idol because of Sanjaya!! Cannot believe people are that stupid to keep voting for him.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110220Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:17:26 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110220cristinaPoint Blank...this guy CAN'T sing!!! . My husband can sing better then this fool. They need to drop the hair comments during the show...but wait, what else can Ryan say after his lame performance its worst then his hair. What's going on with American Idol this year?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110222Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:18:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110222Mike FranklinSanjaya is a "BIG JOKE" for the show. If he wins, I will never watch the show again. This is a singing competition, not a popularity competition. The judging must change to save the show from embarrassment.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110234Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:29:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110234Dave, Austin, TXI hope he wins. Just because you win a popularity contest doesn't mean you're the best person for the job (e.g. Bush won 2 elections). Most people are smart enough to appreciate the humor in this.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110237Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:31:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110237JP, Biloxi, MsGO Howard!! I Love it! Idol is rigged and thank goodness Howard Stern is going to prove it.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110242Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:36:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110242Yikes! I hope he does ruin "American Idol". What a waste of broadcast time........... Seriously, what redeeming quality does this show have? Can anyone out there tell me what that quality might be? Some quality that truly makes a difference in this country? Education? Housing? Health care? Equal opportunity? Give me something! If you look at it, the truly untalented and overly-self-important are weeded out almost immediately, and all the rest are cookie-cutter copies of each other. Yawn......... http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110250Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:46:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110250angel dPretty clear he can't sing very well,but are youth are are future. Scary in this regard hugh?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110259Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:49:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110259Tina Walker, Greenfield IndianaThink about it, it is a televsion show where ratings rule. I am sure that the ratings are doing very well. Last season it was Chris D getting voted off when he was clearly the best performer now AI has decided to take it the other way. Just another contraversory to keep the ratings. Worry about what is important not about this show that really has no impact on the American Peoplehttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110270Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:56:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110270Denice Wroe, Salt Lake City, UTIt is about time that the show was seen for what it is (or in my case, is not): Entertainment. It is an interactive reality show, and the "real" singers will get their contracts, and the rest of you will be entertained, and I will be humored. Period.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110288Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:07:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110288Joe Schmoe, USAThe country is in full support of Sanjaya. Oh, the country is India and they will call in to make sure he is the American Idol. It would be great to have Sanjaya and Haley (with her short skirt) in the finals.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110296Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:12:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110296Kristen, New YorkSanjaya sucks and he is only left on becuase of Howard stern and Vote For The Worst.comhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110310Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:18:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110310Dave, Seattle, WAYou know the reason people are voting for him is because Simon said he would quit the show if Sanjaya wins. That got Sanjaya my vote! hehehttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110318Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:23:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110318Matt Schoewe, Chicago, ILI don't see why it's racist to say Indians are voting for one of their own. Of course they are, and they're skewing the results. I can't blame them, even if he has no talent. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110335Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:33:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110335AmandaYeah I worked in a call center that had services in the Phillipines and India. Fact is most of the call center employees receive calls from the states on customer service lines and are not allowed to call out to customers. Any calls that needed to be returned to customers would be escalated responses from managers in the states. Also all calls are logged and recorded for billing and quality assurance purposes. So I highly doubt this theory.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110357Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:44:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110357t m p baltimoreif sanjaya wins that show i think that a lot of american people will stop watching the show for good and it won't do so good in rating any more. simon already said that he will leave if he win. The people of america are trying to ruin the show any way.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110369Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:53:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110369Jill Camp, Milford UtahI think it is crazy that anyone would vote for someone who isn't good. I can't believe they would want to ruin a young kids life and a great show. I hope in the long run that Sanjaya does not win, it would not be fair, it would be a sad day for everyone including Sanjaya. He is in the same kind of boat as William Hung. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110378Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:03:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110378Vinnie, Cleveland, OHIf there were an attempt by people at call centers in India to mass-vote for Sanjaya, wouldn't they be blocked from doing so, since only people in certain areas of the U.S. can vote at certain times? I would think the call processing centers would see that these calls are not coming from the U.S. and would therefore be blocked, just like Californians can't vote during the 9:00 Eastern time block reserved for East Coast viewers, and vice versa.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110381Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:04:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110381Idol WatcherI say leave Sanjaya alone. No I'm not a fan of his but I do say that he must be doing something right rather it's his singing or his looks. I don't understand why everytime something doesn't go the way people want it to go then it's a conspiracy. Do they even vote?...leave it alone people...just leave it alone. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110385Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:07:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110385Donna, Ontario Canada (I don't see what the big deal is. Randy, Simon and Paula thought Sanjaya was good enough to go to hollywood, he made all the cuts so obviously he can sing, he hasn't got the experience the others have nor at at the age of 17 is here near as mature as the others. Who knows...I think everyone should give him a break. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110392Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:11:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110392Jonathan, TexasMy favorite part about the Sanjaya saga is that it reveals the show for what it is: not a real test of talent, but a nation-wide popularity contest. If talent were the issue, the judges would be making decisions. To that effect, I heard a Daughtry song this morning and the only thing I can say to its credit is that its been stuck in my head (to my dismay) since, in the way that the whistled jingle from the Enzyte and Vonage commercials does (that is, a bad way). Maybe Sanjaya will win and people will lose interest and that will be the end of this charade. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110402Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:21:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110402NYC, NYIn regards to Matt Schoewe, the reason why this accusation is racist is because people are placing blame on an ethnic group for a negative outcome. It's just as racist as blaming Mexicans for stealing jobs or blaming Jews for owning the American media and government. Would it be any different than blaming whites for racism?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110404Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:21:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110404genlockI'd have to say, I hope he wins, just to see the look on Simons face. I hope Simon trys and quits. This will be a ratings coup for Fox. LOVE IT!! GO SANJAYA! you got my vote twice. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110409Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:24:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110409Tanya, Spring Hill, TNI've watch AI from the beginning and 2 very talented singers have come from it, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, no one else has come close to their album sales! For the most part AI is an entertainment show and the Sanjaya contraversy just helps ratings, but he will be gone soon enough! I do wish they would also allow email voting, more people could get through. I've been voting for Melinda and Jordin and sometimes I dial for an hour before getting through.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110413Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:25:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110413Melanie, Niagara Falls, NY Actually, if you read the FAQ in American Idol it states that you only can call from area codes in US, Virgin Islands, Alaska and Hawaii, and you cannot vote at all from the internet, so I think this is just a rumor about the India call centers. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110415Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:25:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110415Deb, Largo, FLThere will be only one winner.... everyone else will be voted off. So what if he lasts longer than he should. He will be voted off eventually. As the choices narrow down, his block of voters will diminish... or at least have less clout. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110419Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:27:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110419Not clueless in San DiegoSomeone needs to "clue" these teen girls in on Sanjaya. They may be in love with him, but do you really think the feeling is mutual? OH PLEASE! Clue phone is ringing girls, pick it up.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110431Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:34:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110431Angela, Buffalo, NY Woo Hoo! It's about time someone stick it to the excutives and big wigs. Go Howard! American Idol is lame anyway, what ever happened to all the old idol winners, the only one who you even hear about anymore is Kelly Clarkson. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110434Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:37:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110434Linque Drozdovandropopozgiopanatzakis, Albany, OregonIdol has suddenly become a joke. Sanjaya is a moron and basking in the humor of this whole nightmare. This year is a disaster and could spell the end of idol and it should if this moron isn't off any time soon. AND that STUPID, IGNORANT, piece of garbage, Howard Stern, should tend to his own demented business. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110437Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:37:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110437Liz Columbus, OhioWhy don't they change the voting & instead of voting for who you like vote for who you think should be eliminated. Then instead of votes being spread out they would be concentrated on who is eliminated.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110440Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:38:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110440Joyce, Manchester, PAI think if Sanjaya wins - alot of people will stop watching American Idol for good. I know I will. Also, I think that singers that already have been successful as back-up singers to great bands do not belong in American Idol. I thought this was to give someone that is very good a chance of making their dreams come true. Thank you Joycehttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110442Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:39:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110442Bored With TVI think it's interesting that anyone would consider this a legitimate singing competition and not a popularity contest. That's *exactly* what it is and they make no secret of it. The show is called American *Idol* for a reason, notice that the word "singing" is not there. If actual singing quality was the real prerequisite for winning, then they would only need the judges - not legions of 12-year-olds paying the phone company piles of text message charges to say who they like best. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110443Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:39:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110443Liz Columbus, OhioWhy don't they change the voting & instead of voting for who you like vote for who you think should be eliminated. Then instead of votes being spread out they would be concentrated on who is eliminated.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110444Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:40:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110444Tired of hearing about this.theory...I am Indian - majority of Indians (99.9%) don't care about American idol or even heard about Sanjaya! For heaven's sake most don't even listen to pop or english songs. They are currently more obsessed with the wedding of 2 top bollywood stars (Aishwarya and Abhishek) that is about to happen!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110445Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:41:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110445Kate New YorkWe can start a knew rumor (one that makes more sense than a crappy India call center rumor): Idol is swaying the vote for ratings. Simon Cowell is a business man and if this boils down to MASS MEDIA EXPOSURE. Which translates to $$$$$$$$$. I never even watched Idol until I heard about this, and though the show has a Large audience there were still alot of people who could care a less about a televised talent show. How do you like that Rumor!!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110449Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:43:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110449Kyle B, SLC, UTApparently lots of readers believe that AI is trying to find someone who can sing. In fact, they are looking for someone to market. Does anyone really think that any of the '90s boy-bands could carry a tune in a five-gallon bucket? Not exactly, but man, could they sell out the stadiums. Sanjaya will do exactly what the execs want, sell stuff to a target demographic. As long as there are screaming, crying preteen and teen age girls out there, Sanjaya is the man.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110462Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:50:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110462RobbyLI love how they say "Voted Off". If only that were the case. Singers are not "voted off", they are voted "in". Perhaps if they changed the voting format to "vote for the biggest loser" then the people of America would come together and get Sanjaya the heck out of there.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110474Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:57:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110474John Doe, Seattle WAVoteForTheWorst is just trying to make the point that there's absolutely no reality in reality TV. It's just TV with nonprofessional actors. They put Sanjaya into the mix to make it interesting for you....so why not make it interesting for them by voting for him repeatedly and ruining the show? It's a great idea and should make some people think about how he got there in the first place. Hey, wake up.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110477Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:58:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110477James, Indianapolis, INThe person who wrote this article has made an embarrasing mistake. Most call centers in India are NOT owned by US corporations. US corporations are their CUSTOMERS. I build the global networks used to connect to this call centers. You need to get your facts straight.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110490Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:04:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110490Kristi, Los Angeles, CAThis whole thing is idiotic. The judges put Sanjaya through to the top 24 for filler so that the one they want to win will win with out any real competition. I hope Sanjaya does win to show the judges and the producers of the show that they need to fill the top 24 with only talented people and allow the show to be a real competition.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110501Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:11:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110501WNR Cleveland, Ohio Remember Sanjaya was put through by Randy, Paula and Simon. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110508Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:17:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110508Who really cares?I have been asking all along if he has had "foreign" help. I mean, what if it costs $.01 a vote from India (not a call center)? As a "business" man, spending $10k a week (more or less depending on how gawd awful he was) to "buy" him the American Idol would surely be worth it. You don't think spending $120k to ensure a record deal and probably at least a $1m contract is worth it? Not to mention you have all of the others "helping" you along.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110519Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:26:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110519A HuntingtonEveryone in America can vote for Sanjaya, including 5 year olds and 13 year old girls....Simon says it's a singing contest. Well, sort of. It's also about overall appeal. Taylor Hicks won because of energy and differentiation. Sanjaya isn't the muscian Taylor is but we know his name, right? If I were 5, I'd ask to vote for Sanjaya. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110523Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:29:11 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110523Sal Doe, Your city, ALAnyone who thinks AI is a singing competition should go back and look at the winners in the past. This is clearly an entertainment competition. Taylor Hicks was a decent singer but CERTAINLY not the best vocalist last year!!! But he was charismatic and popular...a good entertainer...and won the hearts of the audience.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110525Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:32:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110525Kelly, Sherwood, ArkansasIt amazes me that people take this so seriouly? I mean, people like him, so what. I know he won't win, but at the same time I look forward to seeing what he comes up with each week. He's trying, he's young, he nieve, unexperienced and the teenyboppers do love him, what's the harm...its a game show people, lighten up. Typical how the donations that will go to help the poor children in Africa and in the US is not even mentioned in water cooler chit-chat or message boards. I say, more power to American Idol and the producers that are going to put the money that this show generates to good use. For that I hope the show is around for a long, long time - no matter who wins, who loses, who goes home before another...Amen I say to that! Like one of Nickleback's song titles says..."If everyone cared" http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110546Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:41:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110546leah, ohioHas anyone considered that the producers of the show, may be using Sanjaya as much as they can till they figure there is little or no use to him anymore? Whatever might be keeping Sanjaya in looks more like an inside job to me. Perhaps a deliberate attempt to keep this show alive. We all know that Sanjaya will go at some point. However, the producers of that show will surely determine when this is not the American people. Now this to me is a more logical conspiracy theory http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110547Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:44:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110547C. E. Roberts, Nashville, TNI have stopped watching Idol this time. This season is just too weird and not much fun at all.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110556Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:51:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110556Jordan Jacobson, Wamego, KansasWhy doesn't American Idol do what Dancing With The Stars does and limit the amount of votes from a phone line or e-mail?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110566Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:56:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110566Sue Robinson, Medford, OregonEveryone has forgotten that these people want to make a living in the music business and this is their shot at making it. So vote for the best not because he/she is cute, has hair etc but because they deserve a spotlight. I still love the entertainment factor and will keep watching in spite of the inappropriate voting. I LIKE SIMON, HE IS REAL AND HE MAKES THAT SHOW FUN TO WATCH. You are always wondering what he is going to say next. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110578Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:05:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110578Ben S LAfayette LA.I've never watched American Idol because it is a popularity contest and not one devoted to talent. If it were truly a talent contest there would be no need for Simon, Ryan or the rest of those losers.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110581Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:07:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110581Sir WajIf Sanjaya wins, it is because he is idolised by Americans. Remember the name of the show. It does not matter whether he can sing or not. The fact remains that, the contestant with the most appeal wins. Go Sanjaya!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110611Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:38:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110611MariaThat's what I posted on a week ago, that Sanjaya got the vote from the Indian workers work for the American company....http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110612Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:40:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110612Johnism, Pittsburgh, PA Who cares!!! How many of the famous singers today can actually sing? Xtina has a 10 times better voice then Britney but Brit was more popular back in the day(not so much anymore). Odds are you could hear better music finding a local group at a dive bar that some of those considered the top talent. The industry killed itself by promoting sex and drama to sell albums, not the music. I've heard great Hip Hop comming out of Pittsburgh yet we have the worst Hip Hop stations ever. I hate the fact if I want to listen to good music I have to dig all over the internet because if I turn on the radio I get to listen to the same regurgitated crap all day long. I'm tired of the fact the talent, wether vocal or even lyrical is dying because the music industry would rather shove the next 16 year old down your troat. Sanjaya should win becuase thats the way it works in the real music industry. And no I am not just a bitter musician. I couldn't sing or dance to save my life. But I can tell the difference between someone with real talent and someone who won the popularity contest. I've never watched a single episode but I can tell you if he can win the popular vote he will be forced down your throat for years to come. Good luck Sanjaya becoming the next star with no talent to waste my radio waves.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110621Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:54:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110621Pat, Sulphur Springs, TX He does have entertainment ability, but not a good singing voice. We can't fault HIM for wanting to be the next AI! We cannot know what goes on "behind the scenes," but I keep wondering why they picked him in the first place... but wondering about the past is an idle (or idol) waste of time. I can't put my finger on it, but this year lacks the appeal of all the past ones. I wonder if all the regulations have subdued their personalities. Something is definitely missing this year.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110627Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:59:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110627Like someboday cares, DetroitAmerican Idol is really popularity contest rather than singing contest as it is being projected. Ultimately the contestants who impress/influence the viewer just by any possible means like his looks, behavior, demeanor, may be singing talent get the vote that night. So for in my observation, Sanjaya has been using other means to influence the viewer opinion in his favor, which is making him go this far. How long he will last? Till he runs out of tricks and knack to influence the peoplehttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110656Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:38:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110656Ron, Tampa, FLTHe voting for Sanyjaya is costing the other contestants there shot at stardom. That only comes once in a life time and that is why Sanjaya Should step dowm. But is sister is hot lets see more of her.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110671Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:55:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110671Brooke, Post Falls IdahoPlease American, put us and Sanjaya out of our misery. He is terrible and a waste of airtime. People need to remember that this is a "talent" competition and vote for who has talent.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110684Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:03:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110684lost THREE jobs to outsourcingNah! These American kids are merely brown nosing him for when, after all of the outsourcing is done, their new boss comes from India, after COngress lowers the minimum wage to $2.25 an hour, with nifty paper hats and offers for lucrative jobs in the growing fast food industry.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110697Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:23:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110697John Doe, Seattle, Wash"Pretty clear he can't sing very well,but are youth are are future. Scary in this regard hugh? " angel d What is scarier yet is that you cannot spell or use punctuation correctly.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110700Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:25:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110700Lex Talionis, San Dieo, CAUh.... who cares? We have men and women dying in war, and this is news. You must be friggen kidding me people!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110705Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:30:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110705jeff oberlander, minneapolis, mnMaybe America would'nt have military forces in more than 130 out of 190 countries in the world; if people were to pay attention to things that matter instead of mind numbing television shows or ESPN. Try something new and THINK about it.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110734Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:59:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110734Michele Rich, Booneville, MSI agree with Kelly Sherwood, AR!! Everyone is saying they will "stop watching" if Sanjaya wins. I have personally been disappointed in past seasons in the finale because the one I liked didn't win, but that is going to happen because everyone has a different opinion and it is no reason to stop watching, especially now that that the proceeds are going toward such a wonderful cause. It is still entertaining no matter who wins and if any of the finalists are talented enough they are a lot more likely to get discovered through this show than if they had not been a part of it. I agree that the show is for entertainment and should not be taken so seriously, but if it is helping with a good cause in the process that is what's the most important, and if even just a few talented singers are able to achieve their dreams thanks to AI that is great too! http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110736Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:01:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110736Hyacinth Mcdonough GALeave Sanjaya alone, everybody seems to be picking on him. So what if his people are voting for him? no big deal.What about Chicken Little? He was terrible and a lot of good singers were voted off before him,and nobody complained about him. Sanjaya will be voted off when its due time.America, stop being so mean,he's just a kid be happy for him. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110738Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:04:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110738Mike, Michigan City, INCharge .95 per call and see how many teeny boppers flood the lines then! http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110780Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:54:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110780Nazir , Toronto , OntarioLet this right. Gwen Stefani said about Sanjaya- he picked her tough and difficult song to sing and he did. Vocals not strong but notes not missed. Now Tony Bennett just said some good words about Sanjaya- he is an entertainer- he can sing. Again showmanship Sanjaya showed and again vocals not strong but he danced with Paula while singing - did not miss a note - did not forget his words. So you can still vote for him as the entertainer of the American Idol series - and who knows - American Idol may just give America a new youth entertainer if not an American Idol.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110840Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:49:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110840Mike, Mesa, AZEvery year there's controversy about if so and so wins it will be the end of the show. This year it's Sanjaya, and American Idol producers are laughing all the way to the bank. There is no way he's going to be in the finals but I'm sure the producers love the publicity all this is generating. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110849Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:59:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110849Kayla Stevens, Winona, Miss.I'll just say this- he would be ok if he didn't do such outlandish things. He started out like Kevin Covais did (though Kevin Covais had a stronger voice)as a shy kid, like everyone else was better and he knew it. But he didn't give up. Now it's just kinda weird. I wouldn't say he's a terrible singer cuz he's not, but he just goes too far sometimes with the things he does (e.g. Mohawk, You Really Got Me 'The Universe of Sanjaya', ect.)http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110857Wed, 04 Apr 2007 02:11:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110857John Doe, Seattle, WashAmerican Idol is a joke. I've never watched an episode but because of the fat girl going on a hunger strike, racist people claiming that Indians really care about this, and various other idiots, I've set my phone to redial to give Sanjaya my votes. Get over yourselves. This is a dumb show that caters to a dumb audience.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110902Wed, 04 Apr 2007 03:01:32 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110902Robin, FloridaI have watched AI since it began and never has there been a season without controversy. This controversy with Sanjaya remaining is the most harmful and hurtful to the ousted contestants who are serious about a music career while this weak singer remains. I think AI and the judges have to be held accountable and take responsibility for this debacle. After all the judges did pass him through to the Top 24! What were they thinking?! This act in light of all the controversy now is what precipitated all this mess in the first place and is quite insulting to those contestants on AI because of their future. I also disagree with many who say that AI is a popularity contest rather a singing contest. Without AI, where would Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, etc. be now? These people and many others who have appeared on this show are truly talented but would not have been able to do music without the help of AI! Finally, I also have to disagree with those who believe that voting rigging is being exposed this season since Sanjaya is still around to tell the tale. If the show had a hand in anything like rigging to eliminate a contestant despite national votes, then I think he would have been gone long before now. I do think the voting system should be changed and the three judges opinions in this round should be included as part of a score for each contestant rather than as only words swaying America's opinions!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110930Wed, 04 Apr 2007 03:36:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110930donna m. pensacola, floridaI cannot believe the show this year. sanjaya is not only untalented but he is a cocky little flamer. god, what i would give to see him booted off of the show. please people let's vote him off!!!!!!!!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110949Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:07:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110949woman in tampaMelinda Doolittle is the best!!!!she is the next American Idol...http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#110996Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:53:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:110996resident alienhey its SHOWBIZ. Show, Business. what's that got to do with talent? and i won't be surprised if we heard that some geek hacked into the phone network or voting software to hike up votes for this boy....though its more likely this sanjaya-phoenomenon is a studied strategy based on market analysis by show producers for the media company management. how will the rich get richer otherwise? anyway america, we all need to lighten up, its a fun ride, isn't it? oh, and simon is the best thing about the show if we're talking about music.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111011Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:11:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111011Jacqueline Carey, Franklinton, La AI has become the BIGGEST JOKE this year. OK Simon quit the damn show. Paula just keep smiling and not tell these kids what they really need to HEAR. Randy you have become a simple simon you choose your words wisely, you know the contestant that really wants to improve. My heart goes out to sanjaya not that this child can sing by no means but what he will face once this charade is over He made need Dr. Phil. I say Good Luck Lakisha and Malinda they are by far the best for this year and if Sanjaya makes it to the final 2 I hope the recording companies are looking at the real singing abilities of these two women. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111067Wed, 04 Apr 2007 06:54:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111067Mitz, SingaporeI assure you that Indians don't give a shit about AI. I'm Indian, living in Singapore, and trust me, no one I talk to back home even knows that this Sanjaya guy exists. I found out about this dude due to the media coverage of controversy surrounding him. I'm going to watch this show tonight for the FIRST time, just because of this stupid publicity. Whoever thought of this Indian call center theory certainly has a wonderful imagination.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111122Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:08:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111122Dustin Borden, Biloxi, MSLook every year there is somebody that should be voted off early and isn't. and someone who shouldn't get voted off and does. Sanjamacalit will be voted off and yes the Indian-Americans and maybe the people over there in India are probably voting for him but so what, why do you think 2 American Idols and 1 runner up have been from Alabama? Its because people like my mother don't have a life and when they say Alabama all the rednecks there are like we can look good if they win so lets vote for them. Dont worry.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111123Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:09:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111123ROB.. Tampa Florida it is unfortunate that real singers are being eliminated because of him. That said this just may change the way that the voting is done the judges should have a count in the way that the contestants are voted off the show...if i were Simon i would leave the show too if he makes it to the final...such a mess and an imbarrasment ! http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111132Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:23:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111132ruby, nyc, nysanjaya is a joker and the worst american idol. Blame simon,randy and paula for picking him. He has made a laughing stock of himself. Voters speed him outhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111158Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:02:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111158Joseph Mother, Los Santos, CAI get sooooooo tired of people going on and on about how dumb AI is and how it caters to a dumb audience, it's a waste of broadcast time, no redeeming value, etc. Wah, wah, wah. Hmmm. That description, to me, sounds vaguely reminiscent of EVERY SINGLE MINUTE OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMING. You'd be hard pressed to find much of ANYTHING that has any redeeming value in it on the TV nowadays, but everybody likes to pick on AI because it's popular. If you don't like it, DON'T WATCH IT!! Change the channel. If you don't like it, don't get on forums like this and take the time to comment. If you hate it soooo much, then why take the time ti give it a minute of your time to post a message complaining about it. I mean come on. What's the matter with people anymore. I can't stand country music, but I'm certainly not going to go on some country music message board and start posting about what a waste country music is (not that I believe it is) or about how much I personally dislike it. Why? There's not reason for me to be in such a place in the first place, if I don't like it. Plus, it only serves to irritate the people who are there because they honestly DO like it. Same here. You don't like it, don't waste my time and irritate countless people by blah-blah-blahing on about how much the show stinks. Go find something else to do and someone else to annoy. With that, I will say I very much enjoy American Idol. I am a musician and have a reasonably discerning ear when it comes to music. People like Sanjaya really, for me, have no place in this competition. He is marginal at best. His butchering of "You Really Got Me" recently, had me extremely irritated. I cringe every time the results shows come one, knowing he's going to be kept around another week based on popularity (notoriety is more like it), rather than honest talent.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111228Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:54:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111228call center guy from jerseyCSRs calling from the Indian call centers...hilarious. Obviously this writer knows nothing about the call center environment. First off the calls are handled by an IVR not live reps. Companies do not send those calls oversees, IVR calls are almost always handled in the US. Additionally, calls from outside the US are probably blocked and as mentioned, any company which saw a spike in outbound calls one night a week would probably fire that vendor without thinking twice. It's amazing what some people will say/write/do to get there name out there.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111392Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:17:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111392Greenville ViewerThis is a Great IDEA!!!! Thanks LIZ, Hope they consider it for next season!!! (Reponse to Below) Why don't they change the voting & instead of voting for who you like vote for who you think should be eliminated. Then instead of votes being spread out they would be concentrated on who is eliminated. Liz Columbus, Ohio (Sent Tuesday, April 03, 2007 3:37 PM) http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111417Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:25:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111417Ken Ono, Manchester, MarylandWhy don't people start calling AI by what it really stands for - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE! The Controversial Sanjaya is being kept around by the PRODUCERS of AI. They want people to watch what strange weird thing he'll do the next show. Yes, he's got no talent, no singing ability, not dancing ability, Why? He ATTRACTS VIEWERS! MILLIONS OF THEM by his STRANGE ANTICS. I believe this is true - why? AI never shows the actual vote totals, do they? NEVER do we see the numbers. For all we know the Producers have manipulated them to determine who goes home. And as long as Sanjaya is generating controversy - he'll continue to remain to "entertain" the American People. AI does it again - blinding the american people by using its own Artificial Intelligence to put one over on us all. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111527Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:19:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111527Carolyn ClarkNot all "popular" singers are necessarily "good" singers. Bob Dylan, anyone?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111585Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:40:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111585Heather, OhioIf they don't get Sanjaya off the show NOW and start working with the remaining kids who can sing, this could be the last season for American Idol. No one will ever take this show seriously again. You may as well turn it into a vaudville show and start throwing pies at each other. No, forget that idea, at least vaudville was funny - American Idol is just sad.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111672Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:12:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111672Crystal, OhioI think they should just get rid of him, and put him on Nickelodeon or Disney channel or something. Cuz its obvious that its lil girls voting for him.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111710Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:29:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111710Mike Berry, New Albany, INThe majority of you out there just doesnt get it. They arent voting because he is cute or talented in any way, they are voting for him to destroy this show. Howard Stern and vote for the worst should get most of the credit when he is the next American Idol. I hate the show but listen to Howard everyday. I found myself calling at least 90 times for Sanjaya. That was just me. Stern has roughly 5 million listeners. If every one of his listeners voted 10 times each that would be 50,000,000 votes. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111746Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:45:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111746Jon, The Twilight ZoneSanjaya will hopefully be gone if there is any sanity whatsoever, but as long as the producers keep making money off of each call and text there is not a prayer of this kid disappearing anytime soon. With the idea of only voting to get rid of someone, why should the producers change the current system? They make money off of all the support calls and would make less off of a call to eliminate a contestant. It all comes down to dollars and sense - not cents - because this show is a moneymaker for Fox and the producers!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#111899Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:41:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:111899Janet, Wrightwood, CAI think AI needs to re-think their voting process, if for nothing else but the finale. The judges should have a 50% say in who is chosen the winner. This whole Sanjaya thing has gotten out of control, and might be the down fall of this program.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112073Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:44:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112073Kristi, Sharpsville, PAThe only reason this is still going on with Sanjaya is because he is currently getting more publicity than any other American Idol contestant ever has! He is taking this and running with it; I am sure he is well aware of what is going on, but it's keeping him around, so he's just taking it as it comes. This whole season has been off, not because of Sanjaya, but because, by this time last season (and the one before that and the one before that), we, as fans, had been introduced into the lives of the contestants, so we were able to choose who we liked as people, as well as singers. This year has not provided us with that, so we are all just watching strangers and finding fault with most of them. People everywhere are talking about the contestants being boring and having no personality, but how do we really know that? All we see of them is their performances and critiques from the judges. I am not a fan of Sanjaya's (although my 5 year old it), but I can't blame him for making the most out of what is happening in the media right now!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112136Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:14:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112136sxxI don't know why all of you people can't take it...what so wrong.He is a Kid and let him have FUN...you morons.......................http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112144Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:18:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112144Patti - Escondido, CAIt's a shame Sanjaya has gone as far as he has but it is apparent there are people out there who want to mess with AI. I do put some of the blame on the judges who LET him go to Hollywood to begin with! He will get voted off before the finals and get a contract somewhere.....(memories of William Hung?????)http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112257Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:59:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112257Garib Bhikari, New york city, NYI am very pleased to see Sanjaya still in this competition. I am Indian and I love America and Americans but I am sad to see how ruthless some Americans have been in crticising a young, soulful, 17 year old boy who's only fault is he chose to take part in a reality show by auditioning like thousands of others have. I am appaled that some Americans have lost appreciation for the sheer innocence and effort the young man puts into his performancees. It cannot be easy as a 17 yr old to take in so much criticism week after week but yet he holds his head up high and performs. This I believe is resonating with American audiences across the nation who chose to vote him in every week. GO SANJAYA MALAKAR!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112327Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:19:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112327KartikayEnough is enough. Time for reality check guys and gals. And I say this as a proud Indian/American who is not a Sanjaya fan by any stretch of the imagination. 1) The preposterous and ludicrous call center theory has been irrefutably debunked above. Let us not bring it up EVER again. It was and is a racist theory. A rose by any other name......Only exposed that person's single digit IQ and bigotry. Even if the call center guys COULD vote, they would pick a deserving singer. They have far more integrity than those retarded sadistic jingoistic Natives who constantly put undeserving guys in power. A "wrong" American Idol wouldn't destroy anything. Just don't buy his records if he makes any. 2) Yes, referring to Sanjaya's East Indian heritage is RACIST. Helloo.. Did anyone claim that Lakisha and Melinda are still around because the entire blessed African continent is voting for them ? Did it not occur to you or do you think those folks can't afford TV sets unless they are donated by Bono or Gates ? 3) Why don't you blame Italians too as his mother is Italian ? Is it because he does not look like good ol' true blue Italian/Americans like Al Pacino or Robert De Nero or Giuliani or (may be even Sophia Loren) ? His hair is better than Giuliani's, by the way. 3) There is absolutely no reason to be so vicious to Sanjaya and spew venom incessantly. That only shows YOUR "class" not his. He is there because the 3 judges put him there. As both Stefani and Tony said: the guy CAN sing and entertain. Yes, there are many, many, many others on the show who can sing better and have more powerful voices. But that is not the criticism we hear. We only hear pure, unvarnished, distilled hatred from the so-called arrogant self-appointed music connoisseurs. 4) You guys always confuse "screaming high pitched notes" with real singing. Does Tony Bennett scream ? Does Norah Jones scream ? 5) Why do you love Madonna so much and buy her CD's by teh zillions? As Michael Jackson once said: She couldn't sing to save her life. One could go on and on.. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112537Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:52:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112537IvotejustbecauseThe show never has had credibility so we are voting to show what it is. Last years final 2 showed that. So our MOVEMENT is going to hopefully have Sanjaya win. I can't believe some people actually think he is winning on his own. It's us Stern and VFTW.com Remember you can join us at anytime. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112587Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:19:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112587Mitz, SingaporeOk, I watched Sanjaya for the first time yesterday, and am hoping it will be the last - he cannot sing. I like his attitude, or just the fact that he talks back to meanie Simon, but no - he wasn't even tolerable. In fact, if he is the ninth-best singer in the US right now, then maybe the US should start outsourcing singing to India too. Seriously. http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112601Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:38:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112601Barry, Dallas, TXI feel very sorry for those people who run after the rumor, first of all Sanjaya is not half Indian, he is half Nepali [also known as Gurkha, from second world war] and second of he is a little boy moving towards achieving something, so leave him alone y'll.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112644Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:31:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112644Marcos Carrillo, New York City, New YorkSee I knew this was going to happen again, I stopped watching after season three and the fatal William Hung controversy,he couldnt sing, he didnt look good, and he had no personality, and now the same thing is happening with Sanjaya,I say just have him be the next voted off, because honeslty, I think American Idol is a show to be discovered for talent, not controversy or stupid grudges butween people,or ratings,but now that you look at it, in the end thats what this is,ratings...and its sad, there are so many people waiting to be dicovered and one of those people could have been in Sanjayas spot instaid of making an ass of himself like Sanjaya is. But what do I know, Im only a single voice...but ask any musician, and youll probably get the same awnser...http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112677Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:20:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112677Jemima, Centerville, VASanjaya was never AI material. But he had an interesting, appealing voice in the auditions. His problem is that he has never chosen the right song for his kind of voice - not one. It's almost as if he is incapable of processing the advice given to him and using it for the better. He should have done a couple of Bill Withers numbers or even tried a Michael Franks song - jazzy, husky, with a very intimate style that doesn't call for vocal pyrotechniques. With the right songs he had the kind of voice that could have had a niche appeal. But he's all wrong for AI. And now he's bought into the silliest, most facetious aspect of the show and made things worse for himself.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112683Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:26:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112683T, Apalachin, NYGeeze.... sad it is when those with true talent are voted off when one with little continues on. What the hell.... sounds like something from the Bush administration. Creating a distraction. Sanjaya.... you will do ok on the Disney Cruises for a while then you will be forgotten like so many one hit wonders. Still it is within you to make a difference should you decide.... or you can just be a carpetbagger and take what you can before you disappear. That is your choice. I for one would hope you could add to awareness.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112709Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:22:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112709Susan,Richmond,Va.Please Please Please stop all this nonsence about Sanjaya. Does anybody out there remember AI is suppose to have a few surprises this season? Well I think that Sanjaya is holding back and guess what people!!!! Sanjaya is going to sing his vocals cords out.... Wake up!!!! something is not right about the show this season. Did you see the look on the judges faces tonight? They were speechless and they looked sick to their stomachs. I am not a Sanjaya fan by no means but there is more to this. It's a wait and see game. I'm afraid this will be my last season watching this show because I don't feel too good about it anymore. Something about this show is no good! http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112776Thu, 05 Apr 2007 08:52:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112776plasticolo, Accra, GhanaHuh,hmmmmmmmm I think sanjaya is getting vote and popularity because of the way people are making criticism about him, and you know girls fancy guys who is like sanjaya,there is no racism or people from India voting for him whatsoever,but i don't think he will make it through the final.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#112984Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:00:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:112984Priya, New York, New YorkI am Indian, I love watching American Idol, and I don't vote. No Indian I know votes; None of my friends and family in India know who Sanjaya is or care. They have their own entertainment industry. So stop with this Indian vote nonsense- Sanjaya stays 'cause the non-Indians in America are fascinated by him. Indian people make up less than 2% of America- even if half of them voted they barely would have an effecthttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#113095Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:39:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:113095Lunt, Bountiful, UTI am an avid AI watcher and voter. I think it's a fun show to watch and it's one of very few shows that my wife and I can watch with our young kids. Every year there is one contestant who gets the popular vote and a better singer inevitably gets voted off before them. Sanjaya is certainly no exception. I remember thinking he was a nice kid when he seemed embarassed the first few times he made it over other better singers. What I hate about him now is he comes out looking rediculous, almost cocky, knowing that he's going to make it another round. I would love to boycott the show, but the sick side of me has to see what he's going to do next knowing that I'm only going to be ticked off when he gets voted through to the next week.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#113118Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:00:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:113118Ann TiltonI felt sorry for Gina last night and when the cameras focused on Sanjaya it looked to me that his expression said it all. I believe if what he was thinking could be put on the screen it would have said: "Gina, you are a much better singer than I am, I should be the one going home, not you". Futhermore I think he should willingly drop out of the competition on his own and put an end to all of this. AI is one of the best shows on TV. I will continue to watch it as long as it is on. It is past time for Sanjaya to go!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#113477Thu, 05 Apr 2007 21:42:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:113477Kate, Fairbanks, AlaskaI can only hope that the judges can somehow rectify the matter if Sanjaya should somehow get to the final 4. In my book, the final 4 should be Melinda, Jordin, Chris and Kiki. How could America possibly vote Sanjaya into that caliber of talent? Surely he knows in his heart of hearts that he is not as talented as these 4. He should have been voted off long ago.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#113630Fri, 06 Apr 2007 01:26:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:113630Jinu,Portsmouth.NHAm an Indian living in US.I could'nt stop laughing after reading the call center theory.I never voted for the show even though I live in US.Dont even think about those in India.They are just crazy about Cricket Worldcup and Bollywood.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#113672Fri, 06 Apr 2007 02:50:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:113672Kanika Nedun, St.Louis, MOYou guys should leave India out of this..First of all India cannot vote..even if they can, it's early morning morning in India when AI is telecast. Do you think people are up early morning voting for Sanjaya? Also, it's not like Sanjaya is the first person from India in Hollywood. Tony Kanal in No doubt's band is an Indian whom Gwen Stefani dated for a long time..Norah Jones' father is a legendary Indian musician RaviShankar..The "chaiyaa chaiyaa" song in "Inside Man" is originally from a Indian movie..Indians have already made their mark in Hollywood music..so, just leave India alone!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#113825Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:04:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:113825Angela, Blo NYWhat about William Hung?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#113972Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:10:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:113972Laurie, NY, NYThe problem for me is that all the hype about Sanjaya is going straight to his head. He's been very cocky and obnoxious since getting into the top ten. The judges put through this sweet, humble kid who had the tact to tell his sister that the judges liked them both the same, instead of what they really said, and we liked him. Now, fame has turned him into this arrogant kid who doesn't even think he has to try anymore because he's in the top ten. AND, the people who are really working their butts off to make each week better and better, are getting knocked out because of a gag vote. That's the problem I have...http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#114563Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:53:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:114563Van, OregonThe fact of the matter is, Sanjaya cannot possibly win. If the voting was organized so voting was for elimination, he would be gone in an instant as those who vote for every other contestant would be mostly unified in his utter destruction. As such, when the show narrows down to two, or perhaps even to four or five, his supporters will be faced with those of every other contestant he laughed his way past in votes, and that is when the laughing shall end. Whoever you believe it is: India, stupid teen girls, Howard Stern, or aliens from Mars, in the end, they will be trampled under foot, and all anyone will be able to say is, "Why didn't that happen sooner?"http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#114609Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:18:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:114609ms jones minneapolis,mn.I think that ai should be judged by the judges only!!!!!! Too much talent has been wasted! Plain and simple ! Thats it!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#116411Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:44:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116411Not a Sanjaya fan!This doesn't have anything to do with race, call centers, whatever. It has everything to do with stupid people who don't like the show & want to ruin it. Howard Stern needs to butt out. He must have something against Simon. Simon is just being truthful when he gives critiques. Idol will need to change the voting system if they want to continue to keep idiots like Howard Stern & others who are just jealous because they can't sing, OR are jealous of the shows success! It should come down to the lowest 3 & the judges decide who will go, or only have america's vote count as 50%. This would have put Sanjaya out a long time ago. He can sing a little, but he is not marketable, just like Taylor Hicks. THis kind of voting will prevent the right singer from being chosen. Sanjaya should just back out on his own, if he is reading or hearing how most of america really feels about him!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#116431Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:02:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116431jan , indianapolis INI just can't believe that so many people have so much time on their hands that they are willing and able to spend all of it dialing a phone to vote. What is the point? Get a life.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#116472Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:29:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116472shelley, alberta, canadahehehe this is too funny.. ppl from other countries can't vote.. they block us.. I can watch AI at the same time as those in the states in the same time zone.. It is racist to take his ethniticity into consideration when you're trying to figure why he's still there and just to throw it out there.. Just cuz he's still on the show doesn't mean the best singer isn't going to win.. it just means that those that are going to be voted off are going to be voted off earlier.. Also, if this show is going to ruin your child's life cuz of Sanjaya staying on it maybe you should spend some more time with your child and teach them that reality tv isn't actually real life.. And for goodness sakes get a life.. losers.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#116540Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:28:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:116540Derek LynnTHE VOTES DON"T COUNT THE VOTES DON"T COUNT!!!!! I can't beleive America is so stupid !! During Idol's first year it clearly stated in the closing credits"The Producers reserve the right to include or exclude anyone from the show as they see fit" Its about ratings!!!! What is everyone talking about? Sanjaya!!! Thats why he is there, to get evryone talking! VOTE ALL YOU WANT,they are not counted anyway!!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#121723Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:13:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:121723ssThe problem is that from the start of AI the Judges picked people who were obviously not talented singers and that would get ratings because everyone likes to watch a car-wreck, right? It's gone too far now and the joke is on the Judges. Seacrest can brag about the millions of calls they receive each week but that doesn't mean the show is really good--it's all about 10 yr olds calling and pranksters voting for Sanjaya to make a fool of Simon and the show. People should stop watching,voting and calling. The whole thing is insulting to the real singers.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#130894Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:54:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:130894Lynn, Bound Brook, NJI think voting system must be changed. Must take percentage votes from three judges plus votes from callers. Voters should only call once...is that possible?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#131621Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:14:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:131621Patti B., Monroe, NYWay to go Sanjaya! Last nights performance was wonderful! I have been voting for Sanjaya since day one and am NOT ashamed to admit it!!! I am not a ten year old child, nor am I a telephone prankster. I'm a middle aged Grandmother who is proud to say that I am a fan of Sanjaya!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#132680Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:59:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:132680TM Johnson City TnOk....Enough already with this Sanjaya bashing....the kid is ONLY 17...you think he doesn't see/read/hear/know what is being said about him, yet every week he gets up on that stage and does HIS thing. AND....who put him there?? THE JUDGES OF AI....HELLO....no,he's not the best singer, but he is adorable, darling, and not cowering to all this negative press. I hope he wins the whole thing... (OK, he won't, really should be Melinda or Blake but)... GO SANJAYA, I am definately a Fanjaya. The kid has guts. Did I mention he is adorable? And, Im not 13 either.....http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#133498Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:28:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:133498Joe Smuckley, Indianapolis, InGive up everyone. The show is a set-up by the Producers and those false judges they have. All of them should have gotten rid of Sanjaya long ago. But, the ratings are the key. It's a TV show for Christ sakes, money, money and mo' money. That's it. This year they have destroyed some really good talent. I believe America is tired of it. AI is on it's way out. If that kid isn't voted off soon, something is really wrong. Like the one guy said, have they ever shown you the votes, no, because they don't keep track of them, the producers decide who stays and who goes. Wake up America, this is just another way to fool us all.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#133590Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:39:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:133590Victor Andrews, AZThis Indian call center theory is as crazy as it can get!! I think the proponent of this theory is infested with 'america as the center of the world" disease :) Nobody in India, and of course majority of Indians in America don't even know who Sanjaya is and for that matter, don't even care who wins American Idol. let's understand the basics here: American Idol runs as a popularity show, and the longer Sanjaya stays on the show, the better for Simon and his AI gang... http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#135528Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:36:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:135528John ShadeThree reasons why Sanjaya should stay on: 1. Take Sanjaya out of American Idol and you have a show as tepid as luke warm tea. 2. He is extremely well behaved, has lots of guts and is his strengths to his advantage. He knows is audience and is working them up. That is what marketing is all about. He is a model idol for American kids 3. He along with Blake were the top two singers yesterday. I thought that Blake sang a shade better, but Sanjaya was the bigger entertainer. I watched the show on a JetBlue flight and good see a smile on everyone's face when he was done with his song.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#135980Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:49:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:135980Surrey, BCONLY people living in the USA are able to vote (perhaps that is why is is called "American Idol"... lol). The 1-800(866) number they use is not accessible from any other country... I live in Canada just across the border and when the number is dialed, you get a message telling you it isn't available to your area. As many companies do, they only allow certain demographics to call their 1-800 numbers.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#137780Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:15:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:137780Disappointed in NHI'm extremely disappointed in the Judges this year for American Idol, the producers and executives; for allowing "SANJAYA" to remain on the show so long, when other more talented singers are voted off. I'm not the only one, who feels this way as you can see from the comments before mine; I believe most of America is sick of "SANJAYA" being on the show. At this point in the show, it should be just the most talented; but heh--who ever said that life was fair? Right, I mean really this has got to stop; or American Idol will not survive to the next season and at this point--people are just watching to see when he finally gets voted off the show. I have nothing against "SANJAYA" but for heaven sakes, he is not a strong or even good singer; what's up with all the "hair" comments, personally I just watch American Idol and vote based on who is best singer!!! So I really hope this next week that "SANJAYA" will be the one going home, please restore American Idol to what it's supposed to be; a SINGING COMPETITION and not "who is the worst" competition. Wake Up America!!!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#140142Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:04:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:140142Carl Pittsburgh, PA American Idol is stupid. Its a karaoke contest and all those wh oare mad about this guy still being around should be put out of their misery. Losers ! http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#141791Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:22:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:141791Shirley Rouer Dade City, FLI have been an avid fan of AI every year! I have been disappointed with AI 6 in that the top 24 have not been as talented as previous years. The 3 judges included Sanjaha in this group. Why are they saying such bad things about him? There were many, many thousands who auditioned. Are these the best they could find for this season? I think Sanjaya is improving each week & is showing that he has enough talent to keep the interest in the show. I'm a 73 yr. old grandmother of 9 and I've been voting for him the last 3 weeks. I don't think he will be the winner but I find him interesting & adorable. He's only 17 & I wish him well in his future endeavors. Gram Dade City, FLhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#143626Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:14:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:143626 DAVID VIERA WAYNE NJWhere are the parents to these young girls that are voting for this guy sanjaya, My daughter is 13 years old, and she sings a choir and she said he's cute its about it.. because he's a TERRIBLE SINGER !!! he should not be on AI and me as a parent my daughter is too young to vote or make that type of decision, she not allow to vote for anyone on AI that why sanjaya is Still on AI , PARENTS ARE NOT WATCH THEIR TEEN AGE DAUGHTER THE MAIN WORD ON THIS IS YOUNG GIRLS hate to see those cell phone bills..http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#143694Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:25:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:143694 DAVID VIERA WAYNE NJWhere are the parents to these young girls that are voting for this guy sanjaya, My daughter is 13 years old, and she sings a choir and she said he's cute its about it.. because he's a TERRIBLE SINGER !!! he should not be on AI and me as a parent my daughter is too young to vote or make that type of decision, she not allow to vote for anyone on AI that why sanjaya is Still on AI , PARENTS ARE NOT WATCH THEIR TEEN AGE DAUGHTER THE MAIN WORD ON THIS IS YOUNG GIRLS hate to see those cell phone bills..http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#149617Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:48:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:149617Kathy, Seattle, WASanjaya is taking this as far as he can go. If people would just not make such a big deal out of him, they might have let him go. Leave him alone.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#153451Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:50:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:153451Luzi, San Jose, CaliforniaStop bullying Sanjaya. I'm 60 and I love the way he entertains. Ever thought about how YOU would sing if you were on that stage? Give this teenager a break. It's good to get away from Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell and their crazy feud for now.http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#154385Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:51:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:154385Cathy Bird-streeterTo become Newsworthy, you have to create news. To create an interest in something, you have to create a product in which the buying public is interested. Sanjaya is the something that A.I. has created to whet your appetite and interest in buying their product. If there is a person on this planet who can't see what is happening, you deserve to be fooled. TV and other media needs you to buy the advertisers product or they don't have a show sponsor. To keep your attention, they need an attention getting device and Sanjaya is their device. Get real people. Don't be so gullible. Look at us, commenting on this phenomena...would you have cared if the show producers hadn't cooked up this scheme???? http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#155883Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:36:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:155883kruznevIf sanjaya wins the american idol,i will wish that american idol will be extinct.Please,the lad SUCKS in his singing and there are still a bunch of idiotic people still voting for himhttp://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#157303Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:25:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:157303Lorraine, San Jose, CASanjaya is gone and now I'm done watching Idol. No, he wasn't the best singer, but he was the best entertainer on the show. He kept the show alive with his attitude and hairstyles (and he never let Simon bother him!). Now there's just a good singer (Melinda) and everyone else. Who cares?!?!?http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#158879Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:30:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:158879liz, azSanjaya's only 17. Get off his case. He's extremely talented, esp. compared to Antonella. Call Center comment for the obtuse, ok, stupid. I don't think he's IDOL competition material, after his audition, which was good, but he possesses charisma and we'll see more of him. He just needs to ignore the haters. You all that are finished watching Idol, good riddens. Good luck to Sanjaya and to JORDIN SPARKS, I believe you're the winner!!http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/04/03/109699.aspx#161429Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:06:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:161429Amala Shinde, Parsippany, NJI am an Indian American who never watches American main street television since many Indian Americans including my household subscribe to Indian television channels and watch our own version of Indian Idol. My point is, Indian Americans here as well as Indians back home didn't have a clue about who this guy 'Sajay Malakar' was until this controversy surfaced. I don't believe many Indian Americans vote in AI, period. So the people keeping him alive were none other than mainstream Americans! So blame yourselves first before blaming call centers in India. Also, I think people are just jealous of his success so far. I would rather have a 'Sanjay Malakar' than a Virginia Tech murderer who couldn't handle the pressure of fitting in. I admire Sanjaya's efforts to 'fit in' in his own way. Hats off to you Sanjaya! You are undoubtedly an idol to many teenagers trying to fit in. I know how hard that could be having a 12 year old daughter myself. My good wishes to you. Amala Shinde (An Indian American)