I too had to wonder how this kid keeps reappearing week after week with absolutely NO talent whatsoever. Unfortunately I think you're right, the call centers have become the cheap way to keep this non talent in the running. what a shame, even more so in the fact that the one guy who could actually sing his heart out got the boot in favour of the "non talent". Should American Idol not reassess their voting methods? At least the public got one right last night, the other non-talent whose only talent is in using the internet to expose herself indecently.

Everyone is talking about the india contestent but no ones talking about the girls it happen the same way some of the girls who were picked for the top 12 didnt sing good at all i cant think of her name but the last girl who was picked didnt deserve to be there some times i think they do it so more people will vote.they said this is the best idol ever i think its the most boring one yet my wife watches it all the way through i fall asleep after just 2 singers thats how boring i think it is the need to start picking more singers that have talent or the show will go in the shitter quickly if it wasnt for simone i think it would hes the show if he quits there will be no american idol thats the truth so here are my thoughts thanks from willie

I like him and vote for him everytime. I see no reason why screaming should be so valued in a singer, and he actually has excellent control of his voice and can stay on key, unlike some who "sing their hearts out". I also like the quality of his voice.

I am stunned that this kid has the possibility of winning..I thought this was a singing contest. Evidently, the Indian callers don't care, and it is a real shame. Something has to be done to prevent this from happening again. Sundance should not have been voted out....Judyth

I think it would depend on the outgoing number of the call centers. For instance, I tried to phone into Idol's 866 lines from Canada, and I received a message that I couldn't call in from my area code.

I don't understand it either - Sanjaya should not have won over Sundance. It was cruel the way AI played it out on the show last night - same as between Hayley and Sabrina - quite obviously, the contestant with the singing talent went home. What a shame.

The whole idea of Sanjaya going ahead because of Indian Caller Centers is racial and intellectually challanged.

The reasoning for Sanjaya going ahead in the contest is is racial and intellectually challenged.

GD,
Racial sure, that's the point, it can be a factor. But more vocally challenged than intellectually.

Let the Indian kid win! That will put an end to "American Idol".

Sanjay...nneds to bloody go home, half the time I cant hear the boys voice. He was better at the audition. We live in the UK and dont know what the Americans are doing...wasting their phone bills maybe? Or is it India as previously suggested? Lol

What an asinine observation. We have top notch singers in India, and are tougher than anyone in competitions. For all Americans who don't know better, Sanjaya is not Indian, but an American. This article smacks of paranoia.

Who Cares?

While I acknowledge that Sanjaya does not have what it takes to continue in the competition, the author's ignorant commentary has no basis of truth or even relevance to make a valid point. To even suggest a joke that Indian call centers are behind this “plot” to make an East-Indian thrive, obviously expresses a stereotypical, racial undertone. It’s more likely that hormone-driven, pre-pubescent girls are voting for him, than hard-working individuals, half-way across the world, who have more important priorities. The author continues to “support” his ridiculous, far-fetched claim, with weak rhetorical questions that annihilate the validity of his primary point.

As for the juvenile comment on calling the show “International Idol”…well our nation IS built on the ideals and basis of celebrating diversity.

And as for globalization…It astounds me that even educated and highly-successful individuals, such as the author, don’t comprehend the realization that the very innovation and economic success in our nation is a DIRECT result of globalization and the diverse mix of ideas.

I, too, thought that Sanjaya's survival was based on ethnic concerns. Taking it one step further, it's not impossible that he may be the AI winner, if the trend continues. I believe that this is a loophole in AI, and I have no idea how to close it, since there may be millions of people voting for a contestant, purely on ethnic considerations. Sundance, as we all know, got screwed royally! And Haley beat out a bigger talent, because America probably didn't like the rough treatment that she got from Simon. As they say, "Life isn't fair"!!!

actually people don't see sanjaya quality..he have a sweet/soft voice (i agree he not have a powerfull voice like other contestant), charm, sweetheart, down to earth and well carring himself.why blame indian..actually it's sound funny to blame indian. only american can vote this show and i don't think america have a lot of indian-american population.

Veri, veri interesting idea!
I tink you are veri corract. We ahv mani mani voters in India who has noting to do?

Now come on guys... First of all what ever happen to freedom of speech? The author has ever right in expressing how he feels so insulting him is not the right course. Some people don't have an ear for music and may honestly think Sanjaya can sing. He obviously thought he could sing until last week when he was shocked (you can tell by his expression) when he knew he should have been voted off. I happen to think as most of you out of all the guys Sanjaya was the worst singer. Jared and Sundance should have made it to the next round. Definitely Sabrina should have made it to the very end in MY OPINION. Life is not fair.. Just like when Jennifer Hudson was voted off and was not even in the top 12. She showed everyone her talent didn't she....

the answer my friend is reverse psycholgy, because simon, randy and paula told the dude he not good enough AI fans think he's an automatic underdog so next week simon,randy,and paula should say "you were alright dawng" and AI fans will wake up and say "randy,paula, and simon must of had ear plugs in their ears lol

I agree that He doesnt have stage presence and doesnt reach out to people, especially those who want the noise. so far he has a good voice, never sings false, but doesnt have the stage presence and doesnt make people dance on their toes. This doesnt mean you can call him a bad singer , you can say, that American Idol wants people to sing their guts out even though they may scream and roar sometimes without tune in between. the only ones who r really good have gone out and in the rest is Melinda Do little and Lettica and Sabrina was good too. I dont think Indian call centers can vote from there, the tounge had no bone, so anyone can say anything.

I own 25 call centers in India, and all my staff is just sitting idle during the American Idol. It is the great Indian Idle during American Idol.

So I have asked them to download the American Idol video - as it is available on Bit Torrent as soon as it is aired - there are lots of fans in India who download the show immediately, and get Sanjaya's number and start voting for him.

For every vote, I reward with a point, and with every 100 points, they get a pay grade increase.

So - American Idol contestants, contact me if you want to win - I can hook you up