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The "American Idol" Odd Couple

Posted Mar 16th 2007 11:39AM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned that "American Idol" contestants Sanjaya Malakar and Lakisha Jones have developed a very special, and somewhat unlikely bond.
Sanjaya and Lakisha
The two have become fast friends, with the older, and let's face it, more talented Lakisha often heard giving pep talks to the struggling 17-year-old, along with performance advice like, "Do your thing and just be yourself out there" and "Don't listen to what people have to say." But love the hair, dawg!

While Timberlake wannabes Blake and Chris R. have also become BFFs, it's Lakisha and Sanjaya's friendship that has most surprised the on-set staff. Sources tell TMZ that Lakisha is genuinely lookin' out for Sanjaya, and has become somewhat of a role model for him.

And from the looks of it, Sanjaya is also taking Lakisha's hairstyling advice, as clearly evidenced by last week's flatiron blowout weave!

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1. OH, NO!!! Don't tell me that!!!!

Posted at 11:59AM on Mar 16th 2007 by Libby

2. Maybe he also has something to ds lovechild!!!!!

Posted at 12:03PM on Mar 16th 2007 by ccw

3. Maybe he also has something to do with Anna Nicole Smith's love child Dannilynn!!!!

Posted at 12:38PM on Mar 16th 2007 by ccw

4.
There's mentoring someone...and then there's mentoring where speaking the truth would be the kindest thing you could do for someone. She needs to learn the difference between the two. The kindest thing she could do for this kid is be truthful about his minimal talent in a cutthroat environment, and that the best thing that can happen to him is that he will be voted off and not be encouraged to pursue this anymore.

Posted at 12:07PM on Mar 16th 2007 by Michele

5. That is sweet. So their friends. Lovely.

Posted at 12:09PM on Mar 16th 2007 by Paul Kline

6. OH, OK... Being friends is a good thing...At first I thought it meant a romance.

Posted at 12:43PM on Mar 16th 2007 by Libby

7. So what's odd about it? Is she much older than him or something? And age is not a big deal anymore.

Posted at 9:09PM on Mar 16th 2007 by Tangi

8. That's so nice of her!

Posted at 12:24PM on Mar 16th 2007 by Philly Girl

9. I just can't believe that sanjaya is still in the competition..... HE SUCKS!!!!! Who the hell is voting for him?????

Posted at 12:46PM on Mar 16th 2007 by baddgirl12

10. That is so cool, Laiksha you are a sweet heart. He needs some guidance. He needs a vocal coach too. Good LUck

Posted at 12:27PM on Mar 16th 2007 by SMILEY

11. They're friends. Excellent. That's sweet of Lakisha to be there for him.

Posted at 12:30PM on Mar 16th 2007 by Poster

12. She obviously is showing her maternal side by supporting him. That poor kid is really taking a beating from all sides. I am amazed that he can get out there and smile every week. BTW he is not singing off-key ; .he just has a very weak voice. The AI vocal coaches should have been helping him with that; I suspect they are hanging him out to dry. I personally don't think he should have advanced as far as he has but he does not deserve to be crucified....it's just a singing competition people! Props to Lakisha!

Posted at 12:33PM on Mar 16th 2007 by ChrisJ

13. Gay men and black women almost always have a special connection.

Posted at 12:43PM on Mar 16th 2007 by JJ

14. I can't believe this kid is still hanging on. Why are these folks voting for him???? Can't they see this is not an AI image. If he wins, that is all the fame he will accomplish. He can't sing, and therefore will not make a successful, profitable CD. This will be a waste of votes and certainly a waste of our time watching. He will become a 'has been' faster than winning the vote. Wake up voters, don't you want a singer that can sing and sell CDs???? How can this kid make you proud????

Posted at 12:50PM on Mar 16th 2007 by JR

15. Sanjaya needs to go___________________ He should never have made it past Hollywood. He cannot sing and is extremely boring to listen to. He reminds me of a theme park performer.

Posted at 12:53PM on Mar 16th 2007 by Cathy

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