I am a big fan of Sanjaya. That's right. The kid has a voice like Stevie Wonder.
Hey, I don't mind admitting it, I watch American Idol. Frankly, I find the show uplifting. What could be better than watching young people reach for their dream — the American Dream. If nothing else you need to admire them for having the courage to go for it. It beats sitting on your butt dreaming about what you want.…
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26 - terrie
I AM 12 YEARS OLD AND I VOTE FOR SANJAYA EVERY SHOW A HUNDRED TIMES.I VOTE FOR HIM BECAUSE ON HIS BIO IT SAYS HIS BIGEST OBSTACLE IN LIFE WAS OVERCOMMING SHYNESS,IM YET TO OVERCOME SHYNESS BUT SEEING HIM ON STAGE IN FONT OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AND THEN TAKING CRITIZISM FROM RANDY AND SIMON MAKES FEEL LIKE I CAN OVERCOME SHYNESS TO.I ALSO VOTE FOR HIM BECAUSE HE HAS A KILLER SMILE AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR!!!!!!WHETHER HE WINS OR NOT HE WILL ALWAYS BE MY IDOL.
27 - Robert T DeMarco
Terrie...
Thanks for putting in that comment. You give a very good reason why people are attracted to Sanjaya. It is clear that he is like a "deer in the headlights" with 30 million people watching him. But he is doing a very good job of overcoming his shyness.
I guess you could say the young man is a role model to many. Good enough.
I hope taking the time to write to all of us here on the Internet gives you a sense that we are interested in what you have to say.
I am sure the same is true in the real world.
BD
28 - mathew berga
Dictionary meaning "idol" any person or thing regarded with blind admiration, adoration, or devotion. Sanjaya YOU ARE AN IDOL! There is so much negativity I just don't understand why? I think Sanjaya fits the meaning of an idol. He has sang on pitch in key and on beat, and his voice has a wonderful texture. I admit he is not "in your face" personality, but his sweetness and million dallar smile and abilities out ways many current American celeberties. You have my vote!
29 - Diane Francis
I think that Sanjaya is great.I agree that Melinda and Lakisha may have stronger voices but I would nevr buy their CDs . Sanjayas voice is nice and soothing . As for the judjes, they just want people to shout. I feel that they dont like Sanjaya for some reason other than his singing.(even Paula dosn't take up for him)
To Sanjaya, just win and show those judjes what you can do(and if Simon quits....you'll just be making the world a much happier place)
30 - Tammy
Come on America, get real!!!!
This is not a pity contest or a pretty hair contest. The boy can't sing. He does not deserve to even be in the top twelve. Grow up and realize what kind of competion this is and vote for who deserves it!!!!
31 - Narutorawks
I just wanted to add that I don't know why people are hating on him either. I enjoy Mariah Carey, but I remember hearing all kinds of people hate on her for whatever reason about her voice they didn't like. I know you can't compare Sanjaya to her, but the point is that he can still achieve his dream despite the negativity! I'm going to vote for the big hair boy because he represents purity.
32 - Shanice Fernandes
I think that Sanjaya Can Really Sing Well. I don't Know why some people don't like his singing.The judges Should not talk about his hair coz it's a singing competition and his hair has nothing to do with his singing. He sings great!!!!!!! And Don't listen to the judges their of no use now.
33 - Diane
After all these weeks the judges have finally said something reasonably nice about him (of course they did not have a choice), but people are still writing negative things about him. To all of you who keep asking 'Why is Sanjaya still there;nobody likes him',please remember that if nobody liked him, he wouldn't get any votes. And don't get jealous just becoz he has better hair than you.
34 - does it really matter
sure he sucks. he sucks bigtime.i can't even sit there and watch him flounder it's so bad.he should take himself out of the competion but he thinks he sings good.him and all the 11 and 12 year old girls. geeeeeeeeeeezz this is embarrasing.
35 - Silly show
"How incredibly unfortunate that people refer to this as a race issue. What a BUNCH OF GARBAGE. Not to mention insulting."
Yes, just because someone doesn't like Sanjaya doesn't mean they are racist.
However, it is also true that those who say stupid things like the only reason he is still alive in the show is that Indians are voting en masse for him, or that call centers are voting en masse for him are at best, stupid, and at worst, bigoted. That is also very insulting. They are the ones turning it into a race issue, because they seem to have conveniently forgot that Sanjaya's mother is of european descent. Maybe her half is voting en masse for him??
36 - bubba
not liking sanjaya has nothing to do with racism. what a crock of BS!! the kid can't sing,and has a very weak stage presence. better singers were voted off before him and there is no doubt about that. the only reason he is still there is because of vftw and howard stern. i was surprised to see the latino kid voted off before sanjaya and the others after that. its not a singing contest, its more of a popularity contest.i guess the young girls like the long hair and harmless personality of sanjaya and he gets a lot of votes from them too.i actually feel sorry for the kid still being there. he trys but he ain't going nowhere.
37 - Grace
Sanjaha has a very good voice; somewhat like Stevie Wonder, but he has no experience. After reading these blogs, no one is really basing their decisions on the fact that he has no experience while a lot of the other singers are/were backup singers for professionals. Give the kid a break. I love the sound and tone of his voice; he's also unique from the others. And I'm in my late twenties; not twelve.
38 - thekidcantsing
pardon? good voice? nahhhhhhhh. you're feeling sorry for him. he has a very weak voice and sounds nothing like stevie wonder. besides...one stevie wonder is enough!! his talking voice reminds me of wacko jacko and so do his mannerisms.i think thats a better comparison.(although jackson could sing).its a joke that he's still on there at all. the best performance last night was jordan sparks and to say he could even compete against her is ludicrous. there are so many better singers than him that he doesn't have a snowball in hells chance of winning anything. he should do the right thing and resign from american idol and spare his family and the viewing audience the embarrasment of watching him "trying" to sing.
39 - thekidcantsing
does fingernails raked across a chalkboard remind anyone of sanjaya's attempt at singing?
40 - Robert T DeMarco
Just so you all know I published a new article. American Idol Prediction: Teenyboppers Will Send Sanjaya Soaring Into the Top Ten
41 - wouldn't you like to know
Um why would ANY ONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND LIKE THAT THING CALLED AN 'IT'. IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A BOY BUT LOOKS MORE LIKE A GIRL.I THINK MY DOG HOWLS BETTER THAN HOW 'IT' so called SINGS. i DISLIKE the idea of TRYING TO MAKE THE WORSE PERSON ON AMERICAN IDOL WIN YOU..HAVE A FANTASTic night watching that thing called ittttt
42 - wouldn't you like to know
i was just playing around with the comments..all fun and games...i give everyone on american idol credit! :O) have a good night watchin sanjaya...LONG LIVE SANJAYAAA...VOTE VOTE VOTE
43 - wouldn't you like to know
for real how is he still on the show?just wondering
44 - thekidcantsing
don't know...maybe i'm having a bad dream
45 - DREAM
they is something special and loving about him its not his voice or his hair its him as a person.sanjaya is still young he will grow and realize his own dreams.
i feel sorry for him that they are so many people who dont like him because he is still around.its no like he is voting for himself.
i am in the uk and i am white i totally adore him
a lot.although i cant vote but i am still a big fan..
46 - adam
Dude are you kidding me? Stop posting crap on the net you know is not true and that you do not believe. He cannot sing period. He is terrible. And as for you comment that at least a slice of America likes him...people vote for him because of how bad he is. Web sites like votefortheworst.com endorse him like crazy because of how terrible he is. People do not vote for him because they think he is good. Perhaps you should have done some research before you posted this.
47 - Alabamachickie
I wonder if the other contestants are angry about Sanjaya's advantage? He has so many people voting for him, and they don't have that.
What do you think?
48 - thekidcantsing
i think it ruins the show but it's a free country. so above the insignificance of american idol were are gifted to be able to do things like mess with a tv show.
49 - Adam
You have to be kidding me if you think this kid can sing. He is absolutely horrible. He sounded a little like Stevie in his initial tryouts, but his later attempts are hard to listen to. He survives on the show due to his looks (primarily the hair) and his boyish charm (after all, he IS just a boy). That little girl who was crying her eyes out in the audience is only about 4 years younger than Sanjaya. Think about it. He needs to pursue a modeling career. Leave the singing to the pros.
50 - Jim
Are you serious? The kid has no voice. He should have been booted off the show weeks ago.
51 - wouldn't you like to know
i personally wish there was a line that you could call in to WHO YOU WANT voted OFF the show...bc then i would vote for him
52 - greg biffle
i hate sanjaya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
53 - thekidcantsing
isn't it funny that the only one that thinks his singing is good is sanGAYa himself? even the judges don't want to make eye contact with him once he's done ruining a song. paula doesn't even have much to say which is unusual. i pity america for having to put up with him for a year on the idol tour.HOW EXCRUCIATING!!!
54 - Carol
I really like Sanjaya. His voice is GREAT. SO DON'T EVER ASK WHY HE IS STILL AROUND. HE DESERVES IT, YOU KNOW!??
55 - thekidcantsing
thats nice that you like him but he can't sing. he's actually terrible but as long as you like him......geeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzz.
56 - lallie
I really like Sanjaya -- I think he has a really nice voice -- and I've listened to his songs (and those sung by the other contestants) over and over again. I just don't get the haters. Hate is for losers -- and in my book, Sanjaya is already a winner.
57 - thekidcantsing
WTF? sangaya looks like a total IDIOT!!!! if his performance and his hairdo don't get him voted off all is lost. what a total moronic performance that was. this little quiff has no appeal at all.
58 - Jenn
I think the fact that some people would even insinuate that others don't like Sanjaya because of his race is proof enough that they're reaching far and wide for any excuse other than the fact that he's simply not that good. It's both naive and insulting. The reality is, he's not even close to the same talent pool as the other contestants. Is he a horrific singer? No. But he's not good, either. Certainly not "great" or "the best American Idol contestant ever". I guarantee if not for his sweet and innocent look and biography--if people only ever heard voice--he wouldn't last a month in any media format. No one would buy his cds or listen to him on the radio because his voice is forgettable, uninspiring and lacking any real power.
I think Tom hit it on the head. And to add more to that, I think if Sanjaya were some goofy looking 300lb non-charismatic white kid, he'd have been the first voted off. Why? Because he wouldn't have his looks and charm to offset that crappy voice. Unfortunately, he's got "cutie appeal" and that is the ONLY reason he's lasted. Well, that and the Indian cave dwelling hackers. *wink*
59 - Ashley
Everyone needs to go to sanjaya-idol.com. Love him or hate him, go there and post your thought! You can vote, comment, and read all about Sanjaya.... doooo itttt!!
60 - amanda
IloveSANJAYA!!
i hope that he wins american idol and shows all those people that want him voted off what hes made of! He is the best singer on American Idol because he doesnt over power and always seems so !! SANJAYA IS THE BEST!
61 - lou
SANJAYA IS MY HERO!
i can tell you one thing i sure as hell would not be able to withstand all that publicity. He has gone through way more than any other american idol and yet he is still in it to win it. He is so cute and looks so all the time. He is the best person on american idol and i pray every night that he wins and doesnt get voted off.
I LOVE SANJAYA HE NOX MY SOX OFF!
62 - thekidcantsing
*PUKE*
63 - thekidcantsing
the only reason the little sissy is still there is because of vftw and howard stern. if it were not for them this no talent little girly man would have been gone long ago.he is the anti american idol. haha
64 - Jewels
Robert, you and I have one thing definitely in common an ability to spot a hero. What you say?
65 - Robert T DeMarco
Jewels...
Well I don't feel like I am spotting a hero. I do feel like I am able to accept things the way they are rather than "griping" about Sanjaya like a lot of people are doing.
I prefer to look for the positive. And, I see a lot of positive in this situation.
Jewels, why don't you be my hero and go read the American Idol article I wrote today on BlogCritics. I would be interested to hear your comments on that one.
Also, did you know? I have correctly predicted who is going to get sent home for 3 straight weeks here on BC.
BD
66 - its-me
Sanjaya has the weakest voice ever. Maybe in a few years, he will develop into a singer. But for now, the sooner he (or probably she) gets voted off, the better.
67 - Christine
I can't understand why so many people are outraged that Sanjaya is doing so well on Idol. I mean, let's face it...you don't have to sing all that great to make it in the music business! Look at all the mediocre vocal talents putting out CD's now! i.e. Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, even Madonna!! (sorry to offend, but Madonna can't really sing that well).
Personally I do not watch the show, but I DO watch cable news...and for some sad reason, Sanjaya's story is ALL OVER the major news networks!!! Pop culture is ruining our society. Go figure...
68 - bumbutty
i love icecream and noses and toes;
how about you?
bum