Sanjaya Malakar: Mark My Words, He'll Be Back

By Brendan Butler: 2007-04-19 00:08:22

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1. SanjayasFan Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 02:11

   The show producer had promosed he will be eliminated "soon" even before he sang yesterday. Simon was unusually cool and was smiling wikedly when Ssnjaya was in bottom three. So where is the conspiracy now on voting? Was the votes counted properly?

1. Pria Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 03:20

   I'm done with Idol this year. He was the best thing to happen to this show and I HATED how the producers exploited him for their gain. I hope Sanjaya makes a killing afterall the crap he's been put through.
   
   Sanjaya: I cried with you to tonight. Stay strong and keep up the crazy hair dos. We love you for it.

1. Last Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 03:20

   Thank you Brendan!
   Again!
   I think many people will miss Sanjaya. And, by the way, his "Bathwater" sounds a way better, than original one! I didn't get it right at first, but when I change my point of view, I got it. We cannot compare him with adult singers. Age difference is too big. But if you will try to compare his songs with originals, you'll see a difference! And Sanjaya was genius!

1. Twyla Lowe Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 03:20

   They can take the boy out of the show.... but they can't take the show out of the boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   
   I love him and YES I will pay to see him and I will buy any Music he makes!!!!!!
   
   He not only can sing, but he makes my Heart smile!!
   
   Love you Sanjaya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   
   Twyla

1. Sandy Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 07:13

   From the first day I saw Sanjaya come into the auditions room, I knew he was going to make it far. The only reason why i watch American Idol was because of HIM., and I really despised it when every used to make fun of him and say that he can't sing or anything..I mean c'mon, the people who are saying that, Can THEY at least sing? Because for a boy who is 17, he has a damn good voice and I think he deserves a chance to show his talent to everyone our there. I know from now on, i won't be tuning into American Idol for a LONGGG while, because I find it pointless right now..I was a big sanjaya fan, but now that he's out, is ee no point in watching that show anymore. The judges totally misjudged him,some kinda judges they are!!They're all fulll of it, honnestly, especially Simon Cowell. I just want to say that evene though Sanjaya is out, he will not be forgotten..I hope to see him around soon, and i hope he gets a singing contract or something. Hell, if i could, I'd give it to him.

1. sanjybaby Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 08:05

   Sanjaya made my heart sing and he was the best thing about Americab Idol this year.
   
   The dumb and clueless reptilian judges and producers should be ashamed at how much they humiliated this bright young man for their depraved fun and profit. What these clueless idiots don't get is that Sanjaya was the "cool" guy in this, Sanjaya will become a star out of this.
   
   Good riddance to a show that bullies, humiliates and calls contestants "fat" Sanjaya was always a class act and deserved so much better than these British pigs had to offer. Bullying should not be tolerated at school, university campuses so why are these selfish American Idol producers allowed to profit from bullying and humiliating young singers. Are these the values we need to teach our young people. Maybe we should deport these British turds back to their home country.

1. Ramon Peres Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 08:25

   He was the reason for me waitching AI. I will stop from onwards on go the gym now. It was a blast to see a young man with so much charm and life in himself. I hope he return to Tv or music so he could brighten our days. I thanks God for him losing now so he could at least not be tied to AI contracts (Fremantle). Hope to see you soon man in an Ad. I like this writer advice. Ht the gym and go into intensive training of your voice. America Awaits you Sanjaya. Besame Muhco babe!!!!

1. carol Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 10:25

   He grew on me. He won me over with Latin Week. And he was the most fun of anyone on that stage.
   
   Someone give him a record deal!!!!

1. Jewels Richardson Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 10:25

   Sanjaya was the bright light on the show this season, none can be compared to him regarding appeal. The producers may have messed up taking him out so soon. I don't think the votes were tabulated honestly, I think the show used that small print clause they include for the show which states their right to make executive decisions and override the votes. I'm thinking Simon was so angry with the boy - the song choice, the hairdo and the message this week, he most likely viewed the boy as making fun of the show and of course him, so he demanded the kid be sent packing.

1. Dani Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 10:43

   Wow - I'm amazed at how duped people can be. This kid may have had personality but his singing ability was lacking. No smile in the world can compensate for tone deafness.
   
   A song needs to be sung with emotion, let alone in tune, and Sanjaya often lacked both. His latin week performance was the one good performance I've seen from him since the final 12 and this week was nothing short of horrendous.
   
   Wake up and smell the coffee, folks. Better singers have been voted off prior to this week and this IS a singing competition. It's only five weeks too late in my book!!

1. Mami Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 10:43

   From the first moment I saw Sanjaya, I knew he could sing. Look at his audition tape. The judges all said he was great and week after week they betrayed him. We're talking about a man who can barely speak english, a man who can't even sing, and a has-been who everybody knows can't sing. The show sucks now because he's gone and I hate that the show used Sanjaya the way they did. Sanjaya's awesome and I love his voice. I hope he comes out with an album because I'll be first in line to buy it. I love you, Sanjaya. I cried with you. You're my heart...always!!!

1. I really hope Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 12:22

   I really hope this is not the last time we will hear from Sanjaya. I am a huge fan of him. I was really upset when he left last night. I know alot of people are happy and it is okay with me, but I am upset. I am upset because I was a fan of him and it is okay that you were not a fan of him. I was a fan of him because I think he is a great singer, he is nice, he is sweet, he is kind, he is caring, he is funny, he has a awesome smile, he has awesome hair and a amazing singer. I can not wait to see Sanjaya on tour and for the top 12 cd to come out. i will listen to him everyday. Sanjaya is a role model to me and if he does have a career or not, I will still support him on and still be a fan of him.

1. Steve Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 12:22

   
   The Ford ad that featured him was awesome. He looked so classy.

1. chandler Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 14:53

   Good article. I am sick of guys being too hard on this kid. Comeon...he is just a kid...a very courageous kind indeed....give him a break. It was not his fault that votefortheworst and other sites picked on him. It was not his fault that he stayed on the competeition for so long. I thought his Latin performance was awesome (though this week's performance was as bad as Chris and Lakisha -definitely deserved to be in bottom 3). Give him credit where credit is due. I would have suffered a clinical depression if so much of bad -and sometimes racist - comments were written about me (and I am twice his age)
   

1. lin Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 18:10

   i luurrrv sanjaya.............what people do not see is that he has a beautiful tone to his voice and an amazing talent. he sounds like michael jackson in the early days!
   
   he just needs some self belief and let go of his inhibitions and he will definitely make it in the music business..........but maybe not just yet.
   
   luv ya sanjaya

1. jay Says:
   April 19th, 2007 at 19:58

   Great job Sanjaya, you have gone where no man has gone before and some people loved or hated for it. Good luck to you in the future. I think you very a great potential for entainment.
   
   Jay!

1. Bill Durham Says:
   April 20th, 2007 at 13:30

   I'm in the demographic group AI is looking for -- male age 43 living in the 'burbs, married with 2 kids, a dog and 2 gas-guzzlers. I quit watching AI when the title was stolen from Clay Aiken, another personable, good singer with a brain and a conscience that AI misjudged. I heard about SM from co-workers and watched 3 shows within the past month. My family and I voted for Sanjaya because we think he's the next big American success story -- he's intelligent, humble, confident and some smart recording company will cut his tracks in an echo chamber and laugh all the way to the bank for the next 4 decades or so. Now he's gone, we may not watch Idol again for another 4 years unless the word on the street is that another Future Star is competing. AI has some winners, Carrie Underwood is their latest headliner, but the Idol judges missed the mark on Aiken, Jennifer Hudson and now Sanjaya. They don't know nearly as much as they think they know. And they aren't smart enough to realize it is costing them big bucks.

1. Joan Hall Hovey Says:
   April 21st, 2007 at 10:18

   Thanks for the excellent writeup. And I couldn't agree more. Sanjaya Malakar is arguably the most talked about contestant in the history of American Idol. Whether you voted for him or not, he entertained us every week. He gave it his all. He is a sweet, handsome and talented 17 year old, with a smile to light up a room.
   
   Simon is always saying you have to stand out from the crowd. Well, Sanjaya did that. Despite the nay sayers, Sanjaya is a good singer. He has a warm, melodious voice. He just doesn’t have a ‘big’ voice. There are any number of big names making millions who are less talented vocally. And many wonderful singers of the past who did not have a big voice – Perry Como, Donny Osmond, Bobby Vinton and so many more.
   
   Sanjaya was there because the judges thought he warranted being put through; he survived because people voted for him in droves. He had our attention. We were enchanted. I was moved by this young man’s courage to keep smiling and singing through the barrage of vicious attacks, many of which, I believe were racially motivated. I hope I’m wrong.
   
   I wish Sanjaya the best. I think he’s going to be a big star.
   

1. diya Says:
   April 22nd, 2007 at 02:14

   I agree with u!
   like totally
   top to bottom
   that wasnt the last we heard of sanjaya
   he is destined to be star
   best of luck to sanjaya
   U can do it
   GO SANJAYA!
   

1. Rambeau Says:
   April 22nd, 2007 at 17:37

   To quote another blogger:
   
   “I think he's such a wonderful role model for children. He's very sweet, kind-hearted, optimistic and genuine. He's handled this entire media hysteria with so much humor and class. I'm so impressed by this 17-yr-old kid. I just want to give him a big hug”
   
   I couldn’t agree more. His overwhelming charm, charisma, & class simply blows away the haters.
   
   Sanjaya, you’re born with the one thing that cannot be taught – star appeal. Everything else can be learned. Go to music school if that’s your dream, & you’ll be an even bigger star one day.

1. misselecta Says:
   May 21st, 2007 at 22:19

   Nice article ... agree except I think that Sanjaya is a wonderful singer with a beautiful voice as well. I noticed and heard that Sanjaya was supposed to be portrayed as a joke and loser...he was supposed to have been long before he was...not that they didn't try...with turning his microphone down at the sound board. We a voice like Sanjaya's YOU DO NOT turn the microphone down. Anyone who has sang in a band knows it sucks when you can not hear yourself wgile singing and you feel you may have to scream to be heard which takes a way from the accuracy of hitting your notes...I am glad Sanjaya did not take the bait and attempt to scream to be heard. Just listen to "Let's give them something to talk about," in the Studio Version with sounds levels adjusted and you will see what I mean. I was floored when I heard it because originally it did not sound as good to me either when he was on stage. My sister in law was shocked when I let her hear it too and asked if Sanjaya sang that another time since and it was recorded. I said nope! that was him the night you heard him (or let me say this...the night you really could not hear him.)
   
   
   Go Sanjaya!!!!
   This young man is going to be the biggest success of all!!!

1. Beverly Says:
   July 10th, 2007 at 23:50

   i think you did a great job on your latin song basame mucho. I really think you made that song so romantic. i was wondering if you could sing thiller by michael jackson. my favorite song by michael jackson is thriller

1. kelly Says:
   January 28th, 2008 at 19:11

   hi omg tommy solomi is super sexy i love him!! oh about sanjiya, he is okv whatevs dont mater tommy is super hotttttttt!! call him

1. Jen Says:
   January 28th, 2008 at 19:11

   omg sanjia is like so hot i love hium people are sof erjkaghabfvi usadfkjuhdyauigbesy7gvbefuigyi9udfbyvhuonj8778667y6

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