Sanjaya -- Screw You "Haters!"

Sanjaya believes that his fans, not Howard Stern, kept him alive on "Idol."

Malakar, the Ponyhawked Wonder who was given the ax this week, was a constant joke for the shock jock, who urged his listeners to vote for Sanjaya to screw with the "Idol" system -- by intentionally voting for "the worst."

Malakar tells Ellen DeGeneres he doesn't believe that Stern's fans and other "haters" voted enough "to make a dent in the system." While confident, and perhaps delusional, Sanjy feels it was his own large fan base that kept the straining singer around for so long.

Sanjy also reveals, in an interview airing Monday on Ellen's talk show, that if he were to shave his hair, he'd donate it to the Britney-esque Phil Stacey -- though it's doubtful Phil would consider it a good luck charm!



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46. Isn't it odd that Sanjaya did not enter HIMSELF on AL. AL put him there. They musta' seen and heard something. If they are the weak link, then the show has the problem.
Sanjaya has a soft voice.... and how many other singers have soft voices that vamped up with the electronics?
Sanjaya has charisma. As Simon himself says: You don't want the public to forget you. Nobody's gonna' forget Sanjaya. He'll be richer and more successful than you.
Sanjaya had the support of his family and a fan base. Laugh all you want. There are several loosers here - and none of you appeared on AL.

Posted at 2:32PM on Apr 22nd 2007 by unbeliebeable

47. sanjaya do not let these ignorant racial uneducation people get yo you,
just go after your goal. I wish you all the best. I know you will make it out there
love watching you week after week. now that you are not in american idol I have no reason to watch. Good luck.

Posted at 6:42PM on Apr 22nd 2007 by Bibi Lekram

48. To all of you IDIOTS who don't want to hear about him anymore, STOP POSTING COMMENTS ! The people who run this website don't care if you hate him or Paris Hilton, they just see the amount of attention they bring to the website. Duh! What a bunch of freaking jackasses! Are you that pathetic that you even bother reading about this kid? Just read about someone you care about! "Oh, why do they keep printing stuff on this guy? Blah,Blah, I'm so sick of him...but let me take the time to read the article and post a comment!" I hate Mariah Carey and Britney Spears but I just roll right over their articles. It's an easy solution! And stop saying everyone hates Sanjaya, do you even know the definiton of "everyone"? Obviously not. I love Sanjaya, so there, you're "everyone hates Sanjaya" theory is blown!

Posted at 10:00PM on Apr 22nd 2007 by your mom

49. PUKE..................YOU WERE AWFUL...................NO ONE BUT YOU ARE TO BLAME!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SO YOUNG AND IMMATURE THAT YOUR VOICE HASN'T CHANGED YET!!!!!!!!!!!! GO PLAY WITH A SLINKY, SQUEAKY>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

NOW I WILL ATART WATCHING THE IDOL AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:08AM on Apr 23rd 2007 by Linda

50. I don't understand how anyone can not like Sanjaya, I think that he really stands out from the crowd, he has that certain something that alot of people including myself find appealing!!
I guess what I am trying to say is that life is to short to go around hating, just be cool and things will work out in the end!!

Posted at 3:05AM on Apr 23rd 2007 by Sanjaya is amazing

51. sanjaya will live in our hearts forever

ILOVEU BABY CALL ME!

Posted at 4:04AM on Apr 23rd 2007 by kisstheringsbitch

52. My family is so happy Sanjerka got the boot.

Posted at 7:31AM on Apr 23rd 2007 by missy

53. The people who think Sanjaya's thoughts on his popularity is delusional are delusional themselves. VFTW didn't come into effect until after the top 12, nor did Howard Stern. They are obviously unaware of the huge fan base this guy has. Whatever your opinion is on him, you can't deny this guy made a dent in 2007. It's deliciously funny to watch haters throw bitchfits about him when they are only making him more popular, not to mention strengthening the fans.
As for Sanjaya, love that kid, wish more people could be like him. We need less trash on this Earth.

Posted at 6:57PM on May 2nd 2007 by Lemon

54. Hey it is possible that he has a big fan base. Even JLo is going platinum and everybody knows she can't sing, act and dance yes sure but sing WHYYYYYYYY!

Posted at 6:13PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Mz Jonz

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