Posted on 04/18/2007 4:57:54 AM PDT by IrishMike
Sanjaya Malakar, known for his wild hairdos and frequently pitchy singing style, hit a new low tonight on Fox's "American Idol," according to judge Simon Cowell who characterized his performance as the worst ever in the history of the show, now in its sixth season.
"That was utterly horrendous," said Cowell.
Malakar, 17, known nationally – even internationally – by his first name only, has survived the first several cuts in the program that relies on public voting to eliminate one contestant each week.
He has stimulated a national debate, with his own fan base supporting him enthusiastically and others holding their ears each week as he competes with far more talented contestants vying for the "American Idol" crown and all that goes with it – recording contracts, fame and fortune.
Malakar has become such a national talking point that some speculate he might even win the contest.
Even White House hopeful Hillary Clinton was inexplicably asked about him in a recent interview.
"That's the best question I've been asked in a long time," she said. "Well, you know, people can vote for whomever they want. That's true in my election, and it's true on 'American Idol.'"
Malakar performed the Bonnie Raitt song, "Let's Give Them Something to Talk About," and, for sure, America will be talking about it tomorrow.
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“Even White House hopeful Hillary Clinton was inexplicably asked about him in a recent interview”.
...when I become President, he’ll win ONLY if I say he wins.
Sanjaya has been honored as Maxim’s “Today’s Girl”.
http://www.maximonline.com/todays_girl/index.aspx?id=2233&src=cl46
Being, as it is, devoid of any substance.
But this is the same guy who on last week's show claimed that Sanjaya's performance was "not horrible" when in fact, it was (by almost any measure you care to use.) I guess the ol' double-reverse psychology thingy didn't quite work out....
Does Hillary wear boxers or briefs?
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Too late to ask Vince Foster !
I really can’t picture him being even a little bit country.
I can -- he'd be with the "purty mouth" crowd in the movie Deliverance! :^D
Planted question! It would be a safe bed that billary couldn't tell you the name of any of the people on the show.
Who, or what, is this “Sanjaya” people keep talking about?
Poor Vince, maybe it was suicide afterall. Just the mental image has blurred my vision. He must have been blinded.
And yes, it is time for “Sanjina” to go.
It just won't make any difference, will it? The fix is in.
Well, if the “votefortheworst” crowd is trying to manufacture a travesty, they’re doing a good job. I assume there will be some sort of change in format next season. i.e., the judges will select a certain number of finalists - say, the top five - and then let the public vote on those. That would ensure that a clown like Sanjaya can’t destroy the integrity of the program. Otherwise, there’s no point in watching (or auditioning).
It was a mistake to ever let Sanjaya get to Hollywood - a really bad move by the judges.
For once I have to agree with Her Thighness.
Seems to be a participant in that show American Karaoke, I think.
Are you out of your mind?
The Sanjiya Miracle is the most amusing piece of culture-jamming I've seen in years! I hope he goes all the way!
She only wears a jockstrap...
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