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Top Five Reasons Sanjaya Malakar May Be Hair To Stay

Thursday March 15, 2007
nullBrandon Rogers has been eliminated from American Idol, yet Sanjaya Malakar remains in the competition after weeks of being ripped apart by the judges. Why is Sanjaya still in the competition? Here are the top five reasons Sanjaya may be hair to stay.

1. Viewers want to see what his hair will look like next week.

2. The mischievous website, Vote For The Worst, is encouraging Idol fans to "make an even funnier show by helping the amusing antagonists stick around."

3. People feel bad for Sanjaya when the judges laugh at him, put him down, and give him "compliments" on his hair.

4. Teenage girls think he's hot.

5. Viewers actually think he's a great singer?

Whatever the reason Sanjaya Malakar is still getting votes, he is either going to be one tough, determined teen when he leaves the show -- or a depressed young man with shattered dreams.

On a happier note, Sanjaya and the rest of the Idol contestants will be singing songs from the 1960s British pop invasion next week.

Comments

March 15, 2007 at 2:02 pm
(1) I feel bad says:

Of course I feel bad for Sanjaya. I have been a fan from the begging and I still am, but I thought it was his turn to go last night. When I saw the bottom 3 was Phil, Brandon and Sanjaya, I said it is so Sanjaya leaving and when they said Brandon, I was so shocked. I am really sad to see Brandon go. I also think people vote for Jaya for his hair. I am still a fan, but I thought he should of went this week. I feel so bad for Brandon. We did not get to see him sing one last time on tv on american idol stage.

March 15, 2007 at 6:49 pm
(2) Sunny says:

One thing this young man has had on this show is some of the most amount of exposure outside of Antonella Barber – and he’s completely dressed…

I like the kid, I hope he fights to stay in the show a while longer. He’s been like The Little Engine That Could. Chin up Sanjaya, remember “I think I can, I think I can. ;)

March 15, 2007 at 7:33 pm
(3) Truthsayer says:

Apart from a mass epidemic of tone-deafness in American viewers, there can be no other explaination… Sanjaya Malakar is proof positive that pitty trumps talent.

What’s truly sad is the injustice to those contestants who have found themselves victim to this viewer imposed pitty party and we can only hope that sensibilty prevails before someone who is truly talented falls prey to it.

Of course many have offered that the “teen vote” is what’s saving him week after week. However, to those who have reccomended this is the case, another question is raised since Sanjaya Malakar blatently effeminant mannersism couldn’t possibly appeal to anything other than a very specific demographic.

So is it talent that’s kept him on the show? Clearly not.

Are male homosexual teens flooding the phone lines every week? Somehow I doubt it.

It’s pitty. Too bad that pity hasn’t been extended to those who have been robbed of their chance to participate futher because of it.

March 17, 2007 at 9:05 pm
(4) melissa says:

sanjaya malakar will make it and win this i belived in him.

March 17, 2007 at 11:27 pm
(5) mjd says:

I think number 5 “Viewers actually think he’s a great singer” can be ruled out.

Least talented contestant on the show this year. He may be a nice kid but his continued presence makes me no longer want to watch American Idol. It is unfair to the true talents who keep getting booted off each week.

March 18, 2007 at 7:52 am
(6) rozny says:

true, he’s not the best, but definitely not the worst from the remaining 11 AI finalists. we will still see him in april. enough of this true talent nonsense, please. most of the true talents do not take the AI path because they would have easily been discovered by the industry already.

March 18, 2007 at 6:14 pm
(7) Amy says:

I believe in Sanjaya. He has a good head on his shoulders and can win this if he tries. he is cute though. And has good hair.

March 18, 2007 at 6:50 pm
(8) Regina says:

Okay, for one thing. Brandon forgot his lines, he needed to go. Haley should of been bottom two, just for that reason. Lets face it, you wouldnt get pass Hollywood if you forgot your lines. Its a NO NO people.

Sanjaya is a good singer. If you listen to his mp3, the kid is remarkable. I wasnt a major fan until I heard that recording. Actually, Melinda does not have such a hot recording…

Good luck Sanjaya, this 39 yr mother of three is rooting for you, and No its not pity vote.

March 19, 2007 at 4:40 pm
(9) Blake says:

Sanjaya Malakar should not be in American Idol. Brandon was by far a better singer and I thought that Sundance blew him out of the water the week before singing Pearl Jam. I think that the homos think that Sanjaya is the next Micheal Jackson or something but he is no where close.

March 19, 2007 at 9:25 pm
(10) Jessica says:

Okay first of all Sanjaya is the hottest guy ever!!! OMG he is so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so HOT!!! Im not obsessed just so you know but I love him and i think he should win. Not just because he is the hottest guy ever and has great great great hair. Hes actually a really good singer. I love you Sanjaya. No one is a bigger fan than me. Your so adorable.

March 19, 2007 at 10:49 pm
(11) jenn says:

i think it is totally unfair that the judges r akways making fun of sanjaya. he is a good singer he just needs some confidence. i believe in him and i dont just vote 4 him bcuz of his hair. i thin k the judges are bieng really unfair.

March 20, 2007 at 1:55 am
(12) mielda says:

i’m the fan of sanjaya since in elimination stage. he has good voice but less of confident in enjoying his performance. I’m still his fan anyway!;)

March 20, 2007 at 5:15 pm
(13) Barbara says:

Sanjaya is entertaining! I think this week was his best performance yet! He can sing, just needs more experience and confidence. AND he knows all his lines! Go Sanjaya!!!!

March 21, 2007 at 4:00 pm
(14) Jay says:

Sanjaya is by far the WORST SINGER EVER TO MAKE IT THIS FAR!!!! any1 who thinks he is a remotely good singer needs to have there hearing checked because he sucks. He is a disgrace to the show. And to think he has gotten through at the expense of 3 other great singers. Sure, Sundance had his bad songs but he also had great songs (even his bad songs wern’t as bad as anything Jaya has sung). And to all u stupid girls out there who think he is cute, hate to burst ur bubble but he looks like he took a nose dive off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. Also, he is gay gay gay gay gay… i mean if u haven’t figured that out from his terrible hair setups, his metrosexual clothing style, his typical gay voice, and his gay manerisms than u r just about as dumb as a rock. —–DEATH TO SANJAYA!!!!!!

March 21, 2007 at 7:04 pm
(15) Jenna says:

I hate him and can’t wait for him to live!!! He is the worst singer in the world! Looks bad with long hair! He should shave his hair off like Britney Spears!

March 21, 2007 at 10:20 pm
(16) Syndie says:

um 1st of all i think sanjaya is a great singer better than his sister and so cute… 2nd the dude who left the comment in # 14 the guy named jay you don’t know what you talking about he is so hot and a sexy dresser you know just admit it your just freakin jealous that girls fall for him and think his the hottest and don’t talk about him like that cuz atleast he has the guts to be in american idol and i wish death to you!!!!! and to ms.#15 jenna you can’t say you hate him cuz you don’t even know him and bitch you blind he looks freakin sexy w/that hair why don’t you shave your freakin hair!!!! well i wish death to you too hope you burn in hell and me n sanjaya we’ll be sitting here laughing r asses…well laterz SANJAYA’S #1 FaN love oddles
EMAIL ME AT:
Barbiezbloodymassacre@yahoo.com

-SYNDIE AKA ZOAH ZOMBIE
ROCK ON SANJAYA

March 21, 2007 at 11:01 pm
(17) dde says:

SANJAYA IS NOT THEE BEST SINGER,WE LOVE HIM EVEN IF HE CAN LAUGH 4 THE WHOLE PEFORMENCE.I WILLSTIL LOVE IT….

SANJAYA HAS GOT THE X-FACTOR

SORRY TO YOU WHO HURT HIM THAT HE IS STILL AROUND.U SHOULD KILL URSELFS GUYZ.THAT COULD HELP YOU GET OVER IT….XXX

March 22, 2007 at 12:18 am
(18) Emily says:

Sanjaya should have left along time ago, Tha boy cannot sing!He Sucks so bad I wanted to stick a hot poker through my ears when he sang “You got me now”, Stephanie and Brandon were far more talented than he is.Its not right or fair to other singers who acually can sing! America get of the pitty Horse and stop voting for him, it aint funny and Our ears and eyes need relief! I for Damn sure dont want him to be the next Idol, Im very disapointed, To those of you who like him, Hey If you dont vote for him it will be easier to meet him in person after they boot his butt off!
HE SUCKS!!!!!!

March 22, 2007 at 12:41 am
(19) I love Sanjaya says:

Sanjaya is adorable and sweet.
He is a breath of fresh air.
He is a fluffy beautiful cloud.
I love Sanjaya.

March 22, 2007 at 9:32 am
(20) Jacye says:

Guys and Gals, this isnt about how cute a guy may be; this is a talent show, of which he obviously has none. Now maybe he should model or star in a teeny bob show but thats it. You fans of his are screwing the ones who really deserve to be there – whether they know their lines or not. He obviously has a following and thats ok… but this should not be a popularity contest, rather a show that showcases future “TALENT” – of which, he has NONE. When you teeny bobbers grow up, you’ll learn this lesson. P.s. This is why the founding fathers didnt let teens vote – you guys are hyper-gulable

March 22, 2007 at 2:12 pm
(21) Allison says:

I think that he rocks my soxs!!!!! He rocked singing that song. I even wanted to get up and dance. He has always been my favorite and he will always be. People think I am weird to love him but I think he is a greaat singger and will always be my favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

March 22, 2007 at 2:19 pm
(22) Allison says:

You are mean Jay!!!!!!! He is so not gay!!!!!!! He is not a bad singer at all. He rocks and you know it. You just dont want to say it but whateva. I love him and you shouldnt be mean like that-DEATH TO SANJAYA! what was up with that!!!! That was wrong! Okay get it straight. If you think he is a bad singer then you think that but you need to keep your opion to yourself. Meanie head——- I am a fan of HIM AND WILL ALWAYS BE!!!!!!!!!

March 22, 2007 at 2:30 pm
(23) Aaron says:

Okay first of all, he is not a bad singer and he is not a great singer. He is just not right for this compp. He would be good for entertaining like in Americas got talent or at a bar. Just not for American Idol. It really is not righht that ppl ARE SAYING THAT HE SHOULD GO AND DIE. IF UR THAT OBBSESEED ABOUT THE SHOW AND YOU THINK YOU CAN DO BETTER GO ON NEXT SEANSON AND LETS HEAR YOU. GOOD DAY SIR-I SAID GOOD DAY
—————————

March 22, 2007 at 2:59 pm
(24) Brooke says:

SANJAYA IS HOTT.

March 22, 2007 at 3:04 pm
(25) Brooke again. says:

Oh, and yes, to Mr.Jay, I HOPE YOU DIE AND BURN IN HELL. Sanjaya is the SEXIEST guy to grace this earth, and you are just JEALOUS.
He can crawl into my bed any day.

March 22, 2007 at 7:48 pm
(26) EMILYY says:

kay, so sanjaya is amazing. anyone who says he is bad just knows they’re obsessed with him and can’t admit it. yeah, sanjaya has good looks, but i really think he has the potential to own everyone else.

March 23, 2007 at 6:14 pm
(27) masi says:

Lol, sanjaya can crawl into my bed anytime, he is so cool,he will be 18 on sep. 10, come on sanjaya all over me …

March 28, 2007 at 12:25 pm
(28) leigh says:

Sanjaya has a good voice that could improve with training (and a few more years on him), but he’s not going to win American idol. That much is obvious. So many people seem to be critical of him, but I’d have to ask them this… why aren’t YOU on American Idol, huh?

He seems like a genuinely nice kid, so hopefully he leaves American idol with happy memories and won’t let people who doubt him get him down.

March 28, 2007 at 9:41 pm
(29) Michelle says:

Okay.
I am sorry to offend you Sanjaya fans out there, but this freak needs to get off American Idol NOW! The toher contestants are WAY out of his league. This isn’t a hair competition, a beauty comepetition, or a screw american idol producers competition. Can’t people just vote for who really truely deserves to win. Close your eyes, listen to the voices, and vote for the best one. JESUS!

March 29, 2007 at 5:30 am
(30) Sana says:

sunjaya is the man…!he can sing and he has amazing hair.im writing this thing after the british invasion..and he was really good last week.this week his hair do was magnificent..i loved it..very creative..and tonite we see who goes out:P

March 29, 2007 at 9:56 am
(31) Marie says:

I WILL NOT WATCH AMERICAN IDOL ANYMORE UNTIL SANJAYA IS VOTED OFF!!!!!!

March 29, 2007 at 6:44 pm
(32) Mutant Spinach says:

THESE are the top 5 reasons I think Sanjaya should BE VOTED OFF!!!

April 4, 2007 at 9:49 am
(33) tiffany bellar says:

i dont think sanjaya is a bad singer. i dont think anyone thinks people can really like him but i know people who vote for him cause hes good. amazing right. im 14 years old and i dont only like him cause hes hott but because hes cute and he brings a lot of entertainment to the show ands i think hes a good singer. he must have talent if the judges sent him to the top 24.

April 4, 2007 at 9:52 am
(34) tiffany bellar says:

people need to seriously stop with the “im not eating until sanjayas gone” or “im never watching TV again til sanjaya has left” its pathetic hes not half as bad as you people make him out to be. hes a good singer and i love sanjaya malakar. i vote for him around 100 times a week and its cause hes good not cause i feel bad!

April 4, 2007 at 9:55 am
(35) tiffany bellar says:

SANJAYA DURING BRITISH INVASION WAS AMAZINGG!

April 6, 2007 at 6:38 pm
(36) Becca says:

I’m tired of hearing everyone talking bad about Sanjaya and his hair. He is NOT gay, he is NOT a girl, and he does NOT suck. he is a normal 17 ear old boy just trying to have fun. if you haven’t noticed, his hair goes with his songs. i love Sanjaya and if it was up to me the contest would be between Sanjaya Malakar, Chris Richardson, and Blake. I love you Sanjaya! u are a HOTTIE! Keep having fun!

April 14, 2007 at 9:29 pm
(37) Sanjayarox123 says:

I love you Sanjaya!!!!!!!!! U r so cute!! I would be so happy if you won American Idol!!!!!!!!!! Keep doing great!!!!!!!

April 14, 2007 at 9:53 pm
(38) Sanjayarox123 says:

Ok #14 named Jay, you need to die because Sanjaya is probably or definitely a way better singer than u r. U r just jealous of him because all the girls like him instead of you!!!!!! Sanjaya should definitely win American Idol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 3, 2007 at 9:28 am
(39) jay says:

Ok, just wanted to check back in on u losers. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA YOUR BELOVED SANJAYA IS GONE!!!!! GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE!!!!! and i never said i was a good singer or a better singer than him, i said that HE SUCKS COMPARED TO EVERYONE ELSE ON THE SHOW!!! and im not jealous of a gay gay gay gay gay gay indian kid who has got NO TALENT getting girls because he will TURN EVERYONE OF YOU DOWN UNLESS U HAVE A DICK THAT HE CAN SUCK!!! and dont bother trying to state that im gay myself because if i was i would be all about gay boy sanjaya too. which im not. Seriously, this guy is a disgrace to the human race, if he even is human, to think that my beloved U.S.A actually likes someone like that shocks me…… P.S. i printed out a bunch of pictures of sanjaya and shot them with a bb gun until u couldn’t see anymore of his UGLY GAY FACE!!! BAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA. i look forward to seeing if u idiots will still comment after he got the boot. —DEATH TO SANJAYA!!!!!!

May 11, 2007 at 5:04 pm
(40) sarah says:

ok # number 39 sut your face up!!! I Luuuuuuuuuuuuuvvvvvvvvvvv sanjaya so there

May 28, 2007 at 11:17 am
(41) Amanda says:

He’s gone!!! Oh why did Jordin win and Blake come in second!!!!! it’s not fair!! Sanjaya Had talent!! He was cute!!! He could have done it!! I just thought he needed to go soft, like when he did Baesome Mucho, he was fabulous and young!! GO SANJAYA!! U ROCK!!!

July 20, 2008 at 2:48 am
(42) christie says:

People are voting for Sanjaya cause they like his cute voice,the whole package.He is the only Superstar that has emerged for a long time.Sanjaya emanates something special,and if his critics would just be still and listen ..they would feel it too!This Sanjaya affect is not about logic,it acutually seems to be supernatural forces creating a new superstar!!Welcome to the world of Sanjaya.

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