Sanjaya Look-alike Contest -- TV Show Wants You!

Sanjaya MalakarTMZ has learned that a Hollywood independent comedy production company is searching for a Sanjay-alike -- no talent required.

The company posted an ad on Craigslist, asking individuals to submit headshots and their MySpace link to be eligible for an audition. The ad says:

"Independent Comedy production company seeking a Sanjaya look-alike for an American Idol parody - the auditions may possibly be filmed by a national television news show. Whoever gets the part will star in our spoof. Lots of exposure for the actors auditioning. Don't worry if your hair isn't long, we will get a wig for you. Don't worry if you can't sing, after all, it's Sanjaya."

Sanjaya has captured headlines for surviving the weekly cut on the mega-hit talentfest. Websites and petitions have popped up on the net, including votesanjayaoff.com -- one Philadelphia DJ is living in a tent on the roof of a car dealership until the vocally challenged, American Idol Typecasting: Click to launch photoshair-raising Idol gets the phoned-in ax.



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31. sanjaya suck he needs to be off there

Posted at 12:11AM on Apr 5th 2007 by kayla

32. Do not think it is fair...The best should win..Howard Stern is a jerk..

Posted at 4:15AM on Apr 5th 2007 by ajab

33. I see similarities between Chris Richardson & Elliott Yamin-not necessarily lookalikes-but similar styles.

Posted at 6:55PM on Apr 5th 2007 by gib

34. SANJAYA RULES'

Posted at 1:14AM on Apr 5th 2007 by PAUL

35. WHY IS EVERY BODY HATING WHY DONT YOU ALL TRY TO GET ON AMERICAN IDOL IS IT CAUSE YOU WONT STAND A CHANCE

Posted at 1:18AM on Apr 5th 2007 by PAUL

36. all this CRAPPY attention on Sanjaya, he is everywhere.. he don't need to win American Idol. Just think of all the money he's getting just to have his picture splatted on every tabloid there is... It's down right WRONG...... He needs to be sent HOME, Before he ruins the show that was #1 for the past years.... Some real Talent needed..... He is a WASTE

Posted at 1:57AM on Apr 5th 2007 by Cathy

37. THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 'ONE' LIL 12YR OLD GIRL
THAT LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE THAT CREEP!!
HE IS SUCH A GIRLY LIL GUY...WHAT GIVES!?!

Posted at 8:33AM on Apr 5th 2007 by dallaschix

38. As history plays out -- "voice" isn't all that matters for someone to be popular. As an example, in the 60s many of the "voices" would never have won AI, such as Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, and many more -- even Tiny Tim. But, most were extremely popular and made a name for themselves. So, all that to say, I don't think Sanjaya is all that bad. The best? No. But, he definitely has the charisma to make it. I don't think he'll win but I do think we'll be hearing him and hearing about him for years to come.

Posted at 11:36AM on Apr 5th 2007 by jane

39. SANJAYA UNFORTUNATELY, REPRESENTS THE CURRENT AMERICA.
HE IS THE LEAST QUALIFIED, GETTING ALL OF THE OPPORTUNITIES.
WHAT A COUNTRY!!!!!! SHAME, SHAME, SHAME!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:57PM on Apr 5th 2007 by Sarg

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