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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 4:35 pm
Roxip...I remember in the past thinking that Dr. Will looked a bit like Donny Osmond--not vice versa! (Just a lot paler lately lol). Just caught crying girl on tv. It was, like, well like, you know like interesting lolol. I am putting money on us seeing her on Idol again. I just hope we don't have to see much more of Sanjaya...I agree that he has in truth been amusing to watch, and definately seems like a good kid, BUT I draw the line when they get around to cutting good singers and keeping him. And I must say some of you made a very valid point...although Melinda has been my favorite, I definately would love to feel more in her vocals. I hope Jordin keeps improving--I've definately been enjoying her! And Sea, you raised a really good point about Sanjaya. And given his attitude I've wondered how he will feel when he hears how his main support has come from places like "vote for the worst," etc. He's young enough and nice enough that I hope it doesn't mess him up. I don't want him hurt, I just don't want to hear him sing much more lol. Oh lolol they are bashing him now on Extra, and there was crying girl again hehe. Oh this is encouraging, the girl said her friends don't like him LOLOL...there is some hope for the tweeners!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 4:49 pm
The funny part about this, I mean about the people who are getting so aggravated by Sanjaya staying........ IF Sanjaya is only staying from these "disingenuous votes", all his voters are doing is making the person just above him in popularity leave one week earlier than they would have anyway. And how long can that last if it's truly less than genuine votes? What? Possibly 3 or 4 people may leave 1 single week earlier than they would have anyway? It's not like it's changed "that" much. Don't make it seem like he ruined careers by a week..LOL
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 4:56 pm
I'm not sure why so many people assume that Sanjaya's main source of votes is VFTW? There is no clear evidence for that. For example, people that VFTW promoted before they started promoting Sanjaya have already left. Sanjaya himself was defeating VFTW contestants. If VFTW is so powerful, why aren't Antonella and Sundance still there?
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 4:59 pm
Well, I truly believe he has genuine fans, Jimmer...I am one of them and you know we have at least a couple others who post here. Honestly, I think the rest are afraid to post. I know I sure hesitate because of lash-back.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 5:08 pm
Naja, you sound like me. I've talked to a few people today who have been quite upset that Sanjaya has stayed longer than he should have. I can't quite figure it out because the way I look at it only one of them is staying the whole time, does it really matter what place the rest go out? And going out before the end doesn't neccessarily mean they fade into obscurity. Josh Gracin is doing well in country, Tamara Gray (that's her name right? I didn't watch the first season) went on to act, Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken. Their place on Idol didn't really dictate rather they'd succeed or not afterwards.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 5:14 pm
Exactly Wargod If everyone believes it's just the disingenuous votes keeping him, then all he did is change the placing of a few by one single week than they would have placed anyway. That's it. They can and will go on to fame despite missing one extra week of idol if they are truly talented and loved. Of course I truly like Sanjaya, so I hope it's the genuine votes keeping him there 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 5:28 pm
I think what bothers those of us who are not on the Sanjaya Fanwagon is the possibility that he could become the next American Idol. And sorry, but he just doesn't have the chops for that. There are far too many singers who are far better than he is. I dunno whether it's VFTW, the crying girls, or the large Indian population here in the States, but truly, if Sanjaya wins this thing, I can predict change to come for future seasons. (As in, don't keep the "cute" ones for entertainment value as it'll come back and bite you in the arse.)
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 5:31 pm
Lurk, if you're still around, we'll see TH at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. It would have been a blast to see him with you! It irritates me when the judges say someone doesn't deserve to be there. They chose these contestants. If a contestant gets enough votes, they deserve to be there, even though others may sing better than them. In the end, I think every winner has been a very talented singer, even if they wouldn't have been my personal choice.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 5:37 pm
Now see Costa, I'm not a VFTW'ster, not a crying girl, nor am I of Indian descent. But I truly enjoy the singing of this kid. I know for a fact I am not some kind of mutant being, so I suspect there are many others like me 
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 5:50 pm
If Sanjaya goes on to win it why would it cause changes? If people are voting for him, no matter who they are, aren't they the ones saying they want him as the next Idol, isn't that the point of Idol, to let America choose? AI's not a singing contest, people have been saying it here all day. If it was, then we wouldn't hear comments about how great or bad someone looks, about how they move or don't. We would only be hearing comments about how they sang pitchy or in tune or whatever. If the producers aren't happy with the way the contest is going or how and why the viewers are voting for who they are, then they need to change their whole format, they need to quit pushing through the horrible singers during auditions to make good tv and pick those who truly do have some talent. The judges would need to stop looking at the contestants and commenting on how they have the look or not, and put through only the best of the best. And then they need to take away viewer voting or limit it to just one vote per person or something because despite all that, we're still gonna be picking our favorites based on whatever we find appealing and that isn't always their voices. There are a few contestants this year I just enjoy watching and it's not for how well they sing, but because I enjoy them for other reasons.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 6:08 pm
Oh how I miss last year when I could shout to the world "Soul Patrol!" and I had 1000 echos back LOL
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 6:21 pm
Count me as one of those who feel Sanjaya has been here way too long. I do not dislike him, I think he is a sweet kid, but he has a nice but weak voice. I just do not feel he is ready. His voice needs to mature a bit. The main problem I have with Sanjaya staying this week is that it puts him into the top ten and he gets to go on the tour in place of Stepanie or Sundance both of whom I think are worlds better than he is. Being on the tour and being on the record is a BIG thing. You do not have to win on AI to get your chance, but being in the top ten in help give you more exposure.
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 6:23 pm
I agree Wargod... anyone the judges put through should be fair game to win. The only problem I have I guess is this VFTW crap that isn't a true reflection of fan support. But if Sanjaya legitimately has more fans than Melinda.... then so be it. I mean suppose Britney Spears from her hey day were on last season, and she outlasted Elliot Yamin, and heck, beat Taylor for the win. Would it be 'wrong' if she could sell more cds?? As much as it pains me to say this... I say no People are suppposed to vote for whomever they like best, whatever the reason. We don't have to vote for the technically better singers if they leave us cold.
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Bidasea
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 6:29 pm
I doubt very much if Peter Noone was lip syncing his song. I have seen him perform that song probably 100 times live. The thing that was bothering him was trying to sing along with the band. They were slow. He has his own band,The Hermits, who are much more bouncy and upbeat. Peter doesn't have to lip sync. He sings that same song probably 10 times a week. His voice is still strong and clear. I've seen him on a stage in the middle of our beach with only a mic. He's a great singer. If you live in Calif. come to Santa Cruz June 29th and watch him perform live.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 6:50 pm
Is Phil a better singer than Sanjaya? NO! Neither is Brandon. Where is he now? Neither is Blake listen carefully after you have removed all his frills, there is no tone to his voice and he cannot hold a note for long. (I doubt anyone here will buy his CD) Neither is Gina. she is way to scared to be AI. Neither is Haley, the short pants helped her, her voice didn't. Neither is Chris S. Trying way to hard to impress. He back talk! That leaves Sanjaya in final 5!
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 6:56 pm
sorry, Trini, I definitely disagree with you. I think Phil, Brandon AND Gina are way better singers than Sanjaya.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 7:03 pm
I thought Chris R. would go last night (not even counting Sanjaya because something is keeping him there for a bit more.) As some others have said, I guess Stephanie would kind of be next in line because she wouldn't be in my voting bloc. I actually voted for the first time ever Tues. night and I got through the third time and every second or third time thereafter. I voted for Jordin. I just can't take a chance she will land in the bottom two. She's my fav. I think Chad from the Grease show looks amazingly like a young Donny Osmond...sooooo handsome. I've been a Donny Osmond fan for years and years.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 7:59 pm
Sorry Trini. Sanjaya has a nice voice and is a sweet kid, I'm sure. But he's no American Idol.
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 8:09 pm
And sorry Trini, I think Blake has a wonderful tone and great sense of pitch and I look forward to buying his cd.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 8:14 pm
Thinking about how much I enjoyed the men's performances, I thought Chris R. was nasally and I didn't like Phil's song choice. Plus Phil seems like a nice guy but I find his performances kind of dull. I'm not a fan of Chris S. at all. I found his trip through the audience and his contact with the audience very wooden. He seems very contrived. I thought that Blake was good. So IMO (and to my astonishment), Sanjaya's performance was more entertaining than any of the other guys except maybe Blake.
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 8:28 pm
Sorry Trini, I have to agree with the others. Sanjaya Malakar will not be the next American Idol. I am not trying to bash him either. In fact, I enjoyed watching him on Tuesday night. I thought this was his best performance so far, but I just don't have the confidence in him to last on this show for many more weeks. I like Blake and I would buy his CD in a heart beat. I am not sure why some compare him to Mike-Boogie. I don't see it at all, but that is their opinion. I think Blake has a phenomenal voice, but I still don't think he will beat out Melinda, Jordin or Lakisha. One of these three girls will win the whole thing. Just my two cents!
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 8:30 pm
Jimmer I would have to agree with you about the boys...though that was only 1 performance of Sanjaya's...to me the rest of his performances have been like a scared child...
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 8:34 pm
I agree that was far and away his best performance and I'd be very surprised if Sanjaya wins AI, but I'm not sure that Trini said that she thought he was going to win. Having said that, I do see why some fans like him. I'd like to see Jordin win the whole thing at this point, but I don't think that is going to happen either.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 9:10 pm
After Tuesday night...I'm all about Jordin winning this thing. Each time I see her performance and you can see it at You Tube...I'm blown away by how perfect it was/is. Right now, the only thing Lakisha and Melinda have over Jordin is maybe some age and maturity.
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 9:25 pm
Jordin's performance Tues was extremely impressive. I think she has a shot at winning. I would say she is my 3rd fave after (sorry) Melinda and Blake.
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