No Talent, No Problem for Sanjaya

Sanjaya MalakarJust because "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar isn't the strongest singer on the show, it doesn't mean he won't have a career ... so says a music insider to TMZ.

Stuart Meyer is an A&R rep for Sub Pop Records -- home to early Nirvana and The Shins, and just happens to be based in Sanjaya's hometown, Seattle. Meyer says that actually being able to sing is just one quality a pop star needs to have. "He has a charm about him that is key to being a pop star," Meyer says. "Some of the biggest pop stars, like Madonna and Britney, aren't exactly the best singers." Word.

Meyer added that he thinks Sanjaya has "a bright future ahead," saying, "I'm sure someone will sign him, he has personality."

No matter what you think of Sanjaya's so-called voice, Meyer says he does have a leg-up on a lot of other pop stars. "You have to give him credit for getting out there and singing live; a lot of the biggest pop stars out there today rarely do that." Um, Ashlee Simpson anyone?



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76. Sanjaya is gorgeous and the best part of amercian Idol...

Go Sanjaya!!! I cannot wait to see him on Tuesday.

Posted at 1:46AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Jessa

77. The only problem I have with Sanjaya is that PEOPLE GET TOGETHER AND VOTE FOR HIM JUST TO SCREW UP THE SHOW NOT BECAUSE THEY REALLY LIKE HIM THEY ARE THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE ME SICK!!! If you like him and vote for that is another thing but just to screw the AI is WRONG! The only other thing that really PISSES ME OFF is that the real people who can perform and actually sing do get the boot when the people like Sanjaya still are in the competition that just STINKS!

Posted at 2:26AM on Apr 3rd 2007 by Wendy

78. I hear Sanjaya's back smells like bleach....

Posted at 5:55AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Bangy

79. to#'s 72, 73, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89: you are all sad, pathetic souls! how old are you? what grade level did you reach in school before you were expelled for stupidity? did your wonderful mothers teach you how to hate? i can only hope you all get the therapy you so desperately need! sanjaya is a contestant on a show, put there by the judges and kept there by the voters. if you must spew venom direct it towards the judges and howard stern and votefortheworst.com, not sanjaya! your hateful comments are keeping sanjaya on the show because they make people feel sorry for him and vote for him!! you all are very immature and need professional help!!! it's a tv show. relax. if you don't like it then please don't watch it! leave sanjaya alone! enough is enough! cowards!!!!!! go away!!!!

Posted at 6:55AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by theresa

80. Sanjaya is a slighty attractive and untalented kid who believes his own press. Why? Because he is a teenager!! ...they live in a FANTASY world with all their other friends...

No one under 18 should be competing! otherwise this is what you get---
Ten year old girls getting a crush on a little boy.
and then all their friends vote continously for two hours. I don't know how Ryan can keep from throwing up. But I guess the producers figure it helps the ratings. Uh, NO!
I notice that votes are down from last year.

Sanjaya is not sinking AI alone, ya know---It takes dumb Americans to vote for him (word to the unwise---he cannot sing).
Help me out here---I thought this was a "SINGING" competition ---not a hair show---
I agree with you, Simon--if a no-talent wins the million dollar award --Stop the show. It will be time. Nothing lasts forever.

And everyone who has been voted off this year had no real talent anyway. The only talented one is the backup singer.
The black chubby girl is getting good press but I doubt she will win---altho she has a good voice. But she is too much like Hudson.

Posted at 8:44AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by PJ

81. When I heard Sanjaya first sing in Hollywood, there was something about him that fascinated me. I wondered why? While listening to his voice, I thought of Michael Jackson. Sanjaya has the potential to be a "clean" Michael Jackson-type pop singer.

Now, wait. Hold the laughter. He just may surprise you.





Posted at 8:53AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by ... quietly watching

82. If he does not GO this week I am done with watching this show as it is all a laughable hoax!

Posted at 2:19PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by carol ard

83. This guy is so cute and charming! The teen girls will love him!!!

Posted at 10:56AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Ranter

84. I feel you are "spot on" #90 , I also felt a little MJ at the try outs, but as far as judging his sexual thang his silly and mean and has nothing to do with singing talent _ which , by the way, is really really bad, but think about the Debbie Gibson or others of her kind, they have a good package with looks and a great way with the photos , signing for the public etc. Ok we get it , teen girls will vote for AI and are going to win this kid after all.

Or he could be like William Hung, and I dont think I have seen ANYONE with no talent make so much.

I am going to give this kid a break, his 15 Minutes will be over soon, or he will become a super star.

Peace and Love : )

Posted at 11:50AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by AngelG.1

85. Seriously, even if he were to get a record deal, who would actually buy his CD's and really listen to them!!!!!!!! I know I wouldn't....!!!!

Posted at 6:15PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by goodday

86. Chris Sligh should still be on the show, instead of Sanjaya... Chris is a much better singer..!!!

Posted at 6:20PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by goodday

87. MAYBE NEXT YEAR AMERICAN IDOL/ FOX WILL CONSIDER USING THE SAME IDEA " GREASE YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT" DID IN REGUARDS TO THEIR VOTING TECHNIQUE. ALLOW AMERICA TO VOTE FOR BOTTOM 2 THEN ALLOW THE JUDGES TO SAVE ONE.THEN WE WONT HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS BS ANYMORE.

Posted at 1:12PM on Apr 6th 2007 by Toni

88. Sanjaya is a nice kid but he reminds me of another Michael Jackson. Do the world a favor & get him out now.

Posted at 7:18PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Judy

89. ENOUGH ALREADY.
LETS VOTE FOR THE GOOD SINGERS SO WE CAN BE OVER THAT MISERABLE KID. I CAN'T BELIEVE WE HAVE TO WATCH THIS.... LETS VOTE HIM OFF.
IT'S THAT EASY

Posted at 10:36PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by singer'sma

90. when he is on i go get my cup of coffee. don't want to throw up my supper.

Posted at 7:38PM on Apr 2nd 2007 by harry

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