Yes, Howard Stern and Co. are maybe ruining the show. But they're basically making a mockery of it, showing that because it depends on viewer votes, it can be gamed. It's assumed that viewers will vote for the most talented, but obviously that's not the case. This just goes to show that if you create a show like this, you can expect this result.

Elvis, Carrboro, NC

I think all the people that are voting for Sanjaya just to try to make a point are ruining the show. I love American Idol and have watched it faithfully for the past 4 seasons. This year has been a disappointment to me so far. I don't want to put anyone down but I don't feel Sanjaya should still be performing at this point in the show. I really thought this year would be better than last year because of all the talent that came out of last season. I was wrong. I don't know if anyone can compete with Chris Daughtry and Ace Young, my two favorites from season 5. I feel people are abusing the voting system and it is ruining it for the rest of us that really enjoy the show.

Deana, Chatham, MI

This as turned into pathetic , So Sanjay is sweet and cute . he still can not sing , Is it really fair to the ones who can ? Or does no one care , Think about it if you were on the show and very good . This has become one sick world .

Kathy, Los Angeles, Ca

Sanjaya is a real mascot, fromnow on they should invite him to all the competition as their mascot.

Maximo, Hollis, USA

I wish people would get off his case. First of all, he's not as good as some of the best ones, but he's not THAT bad!
He's a sweet, cute, happy kid. And you know what, he has the potential to be a real "teen idol". Anybody who actually wins American Idol has to make a bad CD, and then fight to get out from under their corporate control, anyway, before going on to have a real career. So he just might actually have the last laugh!

judy, Honolulu, Hawaii

Sanjaya can't sing but I really, really like him. Why? Well, I think he is very "cute" and has a humility and a niceness about him that is very different. I find him, in an "odd" way, entertaining - even the little mistakes he makes. American Idol has it's good singers, but SO What!!!. I found myself getting BORED with Idol until Sanjaya came into the picture. What is another GOOD singer these days anyway? Just another good singer! Amen.

Ellen Emery, Fort Pierce, Florida USA

American Idol is way past its sell by date. This just quickens the inevitable.

Tony, Springfield,

Sanjaya is the sweetest maybe gay boy.
I hope he wins for that alone

Puddy Katz, Brooklyn, New York USA

First of all, Howard Stern is a mess, and totally NOT talented. Since he has no self esteem (no wonder his wife left him) the only thing he can do is to ruin other people's lives.

I have watched American Idol from the beginning. It has always been a great show with a lot of entertaining kids trying hard to make their way, and they usually do.

Stern is so jealous of American Idol that he has to ruin it for others who enjoy it. Pathetic, don't you agree? I have said for years that Stern should be banned, now I have more ammunition. What a sorry soul. (If he has one.)

Marti, Helotes, TX

It is just a shame. American Idol has been a great show with millions of viewers. NOW they have this Sanjaya who can not sing worth a damn and they are losing more talented singers then he will ever be. I don't care about the little teeny boppers calling the cell number multitudes of times when that should be limited to one call per person...then lets see who will be sent packing.
Since things are not changing, I know that if This talent-less kid stays on the show...there will be a very large drop in ratings and American Idol wont last another year.
Come on guys...change the number of voting calls to one per caller and see what happens...

marianne, No. Babylon, new york

I have always thought American Idol is unique in the reality show genre...it is a "win win" for everyone. Really talented people get picked up for recording careers they would never have and the producers makes gobs of money promoting the singers that their demographic likes. It is a shame that around this time in every season there is someone like Sanjaya who should have gone home earlier....he seems a sweet kid who has talent, but he does not have the "it" factor and good people will leave the show prematurely. Shame on the frat boy mentality that just wants to sully the waters for laughs...it hurts the talent that leave too soon and it humiliates someone like Sanjaya...it is the classic bullying tactic of the immature. Hopefully the producers have the capability of altering the voting process. The judges are almost never wrong and the public would be pretty happy with their choice in the end.

V Jordan, Stockton,

This could actually turn into a positive for the future: besides modifying voting procedure, if talented people only are selected for the show, it would end the practice of putting on those with little or no talent, only for the purpose of humiliating them. There would be no "fun" in having the least of the genuine talents the winner.

E Hesse, Thousand Oaks, CA

Sanjay at the beginning showed promise but as the competition continued his talents began to dwindle. I think that he is holding back deliberately because he stands a chance at winning if he is voted the worst idol. Interesting plan, I ought to try it.

Joyce Manner, Bronx, New York

Sanjaya is getting the votes he deserves.......Sure he knows that he is not as good as the rest.......but he makes up for it with entertainment value......He has never been criticized by the judges for being off key, while plenty of the other top 10 singers are still there despite singing off key. Vote for the worst and Howard Stern are making only a small dent in the votes. I am sure Sanjaya wont make the top four...so everybody can stop worrying.. For a 17 yr old kid hats off to him for accomplishing what he has...He sings better than 99.9% of us...

Tom Mundak, staten island, USA

I've never been able to watch American Idol. I was sickened by how they would occasionally allow people who didn't have a chance of winning to make fools of themselves on television; just having them perform so that they could be humiliated by Simon. I hope that whoever thought that aspect would be good television is squirming right now--and I hope Sanjaya wins.

Marie, NY/ NY, USA

Because of all the whining here about how Sanjaya should not be voted for. I plan to vote for him on every episode from now on. Sure he is terrible and cannot sing for his life but it will be funny to see you all complain. This is a democracy I can vote for whoever I want.

Jamie, New York, USA

doesn't this kid have any sense of dignity. He is the laughing stock of tv.. He should be ashamed that he is taking the place of people who really have talent.

djm, delray beach, fl

I am so disgusted with the two remaining non talet contents. I sure everybody know who I am referring to. Sanjaya and Haley both have no talent and should have been gone a long time ago. I dont understand what is the problem with the listeners are they not hearing these terrible so call singers
Like the rest of the public I make my plans around this show but now ,I dont even care to watch anymore unless these two are gone.
American Idol has some REAL GOOD TALENT but these two are a joke.
Is this a plan to stop the viewers to stop watching the show?
The panel is having a hard time with this also I can see it in there faces. They are trying to hold back there comments with these two.
Simom states this is a ( SINGING COMPETITIOM ) not a hair or cuties competition.
WEAK UP AMERICA THIS IS A SINGING COMPETITION.

Dianna, w.covina, Calif

I knew the first time he performed the kid has "STAR QUALITY" He has the "IT" Factor, he just HAS IT. I think he is a young Michael Jackson, part Donny Osmond, he can SING, he just sings like a Pop-Pre-Teen Idol. He is no different than Frankie Avalon, Donny Osmond or many other teen singer.s that appealed to PRE-TEEN Girls in their heyday. He can sing, he's just a throwback , his presence is not full of sexuality, like most of todays boy singers who try to hard to grab their crotch. He is cute sweet and I can totally see why he Teenagers would vote for him, he has a sweet, adrogenous voice, he is non-threatening to teeny boppers who watch or to mothers. He sounds like a Young Micheal Jackson to me and reminds me of the Debarge family who had pop hits in the 80's. Get off of the kids back and get OVER IT, He can sing and he has STAR Quality, something that a lot of people have made whole careers on. It's a combination of elements that sometimes makes a star, not all big voices.

marsen hansen, New York , USA

Sanjaya and this ridiculous campaign to have the "worst one Win" is placing talented people in the bottom spots and ultimately taken credibility from this voting process. Simon is right to not want to be a part of it and quit. The disrespect for the real talented artists that are working so hard to succeed is "killing" what was a singing competition into a JOKE. Jeers to H. Stern! The world is watching and I for one am ashamed at what American people are doing to the opportunity for good that has been American Idol. Come on, somebody in authority "STOP THE INSANITY!"

Maureen A Coe, Conneaut, OH

why are so many americans talking about an american show in an english newspaper. slightly odd. speaking of which, why do we care about american idol anyway?

dave, london, uk

Personally, I think that Sanjaya is loving it. His smart mouth with Simon on Tuesday night and the large grin afterwards, gave me the feeling that he feels he is untouchable. Trust me, American Idol will now go down in TV history as the top rated talent show of the 21st Century that Howard Stern and Sanjaya brought down. I know that I am not interested any more. I believe the American Public is not this stupid to take time after a busy day to watch this make believe talent show. Me, myself and I would rather watch

"Dog the Bounty Hunter"......woof!

Anne Lyons, Cleveland Ridge, USA /California

I'm a single mom with a 13 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. American Idol was one of the few shows we all enjoyed and could watch together. Although most of this year's talent wasn't as great or the performers as entertaining as in previous years, we still anxiously awaited Tuesday evenings. Until now. It's a shame that Howard Stern and some tasteless followers have decided to sabotage an entertaining, family-oriented show.

Tara Hamlin, Marion, Illinois

If Idol judges are upset that Sanjaya is still on..they can thank themselves...after all if they had not put him thru we wouldn't be discussing it....Howard Stern, put him down badly right after his first performance and then being the ego maniac that he is...decided to flex his muscle to show America his control over his listening audience...but that's Howard. Truthfully, I feel bad for Sanjaya for having to edure all the jokes and the put downs...I think he definitely can sing on key, he is just not in your face with his performance and he just doesn't have the showmanship that a star should have. Lets face it...look at some of the stars we have today...there are alot who do not have any talent...which I still find astounding. If he wins, Idol should change the voting to vote off the worst,,,,,he would have been gone by now or allow america votes to count as %. I hope Simon doesn't leave...or that will be the end of the show....his brutal honesty is the main reason I tune in.

Jan, Tallmadge, USA/Ohio

I think that if Sanjaya was a decent person, he would leave the show. He is playing with the future of other people. Every week that he stays, a talented person must leave. Howard Stern should be ashamed of himself, he is make a joke out of this kid.

Judy, Huntington Station, New York

not going to watch until he is gone. people who have
the best talent are still there, but not much longer. he needs to go away. can not believe he stays, he knows he's
not good...has to know he sucks... might also be a ploy to
get viewers to watch and see what happens...

ruth, denver, co

Wake up America and get real! This show is for the truly talented and gifted people who can sing. Those who are out there voting for the worst singer, e.g., Sanjaya, must be deaf or are truly stupid to be following the likes of Howard Stern or internet influence to vote for the worst singer. Those who are doing this are making a mockery of American Idol. They are now losing all credibility and making this show a joke. I agree with Simon Cowell every week, and hope that the producers of this show will find a way to end the madness of keeping Sanjaya on this show! He needs to go. If Sanjaya has any pride left, he will remove himself from this show as a courtesy not only to the American public voting, but to his competitors on the show. Perhaps the producers will re-look at the voting system if they are lucky enough to have a 7th season!

Paulene Dragovich, Moreno Valley, California

I believe it is way past time for Sanjaya to go. He should have left three weeks ago. For those they keep voting for him you are not helping this young men out at all. He is young and he is still in need of direction and growth. To make him believe that he is one of the best singers is wrong. Sanjaya has a long road to travel before he can qualify as one of the better singers.

Stacy Thomas, Queens Jamaica, USA, NY

Has the american people gone tone deaf. Sanjaya is the biggest joke and has absolutely no talent, his singing is so off key and all he can do is smile. It's a shame that people who can sing are being voted off the show. All of my family and friends can't believe that this no talent is still on. I have a message for Sanjaya "DO THE RIGHT THING AND QUIT THE SHOW BECAUSE YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T SING, STOP LETTING GOOD TALENT GET VOTED OFF. HAVE SOME PRIDE IN YOUR SELF AND DO THE RIGHT THING, GO HOME". Sanjaya has to realize that he is being laughed at and how can he think that if he wins he will get a singing contract, maybe a no talent contract.

Lucille DeServio, Maspeth, NY

well I am here in the Caribbean and I can tell you that last night was the last time I'll watch the show. No one can give me back and hour of my life. Sanjaya should do the smart thing and bow out on his own. He is just awful.

Visha, St James, Barbados

I had a feeling there was some kind of undermining of the voting process, ala Howard Stern's voteforthe worst campaign. Sanjaya seems like a sweet kid and therefore doesn't deserve this humiliating treatment--and neither do the other singers who have left the show because of this "stupid human trick." I really like the show because I enjoy seeing these young people perform and improve each week (in most cases). It's a shame that "Idol" is getting the reputation of being a big joke because of this negative campaign.

Tina, Springfield, MO

I feel strongly that there should be a fair, systematic way of counting the phone votes. I am not sure how to tell if the votes are coming in by computer, which puts the rest of us at a disadvantage (land line and cell phones). It is scewing the numbers, and making a joke of american idol. Unfortunately, is is also putting this poor kid as a "joke" to all, while affecting the future careers of the truely talented.

rosemary workman, moreno valley, CA

Sanjaya will eventually be voted off. When it comes down to a real winner, people will vote for the best voice, which he certainly doesn't have. Last year the nerdy kid in glasses made it for several weeks because people like to root for the underdog. He didn't hold up to the real talent & neither will Sanjaya. Simon knows he has nothing to worry about.

J Reed, Fife, WA

Come on America; enough is enough! I think we've lost touch with what this show is all about -- a singing competition!! Sanjaya should have been sent home weeks ago. Frankly, this show is quickly losing the respect of the American viewers! I watch the show to hear talented performers perform and Sanjaya is no where in the same league as the others. I think it's time to clean house & send him home!

Missy, WI,

It has "jumped the shark". I am no longer watching. Melinda Doolittle will become a big star with or without idol so the best will win no matter what happens. I just don't want to watch it do down hill faster than a locomotive any longer.

karen, CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY

As a senior citizen, I have enjoyed all the talented young people vying to win this contest. I am absolutely appalled that Sanjaya is still in the running. As of last night, that was the LAST time I will watch this farce!

grany, Portland, OR

MY GOD!!! I think it is time for us to put him out of his misery.( At least that is what he sounds like when he sings. He sounds like he is in a very great deaal of PAIN!)

I have been saying for years, it is time for American Idol to evolve. Simon, Randy and Paula all should get a chance to have a veto over America's decision. HOw about it? Maybe just one precious 'golden ticket'. Let themdecide when and who to spare. It is not a bad idea to me. Give them one and only one to use cautiously!! ( I am SURE that at least SIMON would use it IMMEDIATELY on Sanjaya now !!)

Gregory Charette, Raymond, Maine

"Votes cast during last year’s show topped one billion, with contestants in the final ten getting more votes than presidential candidates."

The quote above says it all. God I fear for the future of my country.

Uncle Sam, USA,

To all voting for Sanjaya - it's really not fair to make a mockery of "Idol" at this poor kid's expense. Every week he comes back and every week there are just more negative things said about him. Give him a break!

Julie, Dublin, OH

To everyone who is going to stop watching the show, that is exactly what votefortheworst is hoping for! Don't let "them" win! Beat them at their own game!!!!!

Julie, Dublin, OH

It's amazing how things have changed since the first season of the show. Even the fact that the "best" singers don't always make it through to the final rounds. Why should they make it 6 guys & 6 girls. why shouldn't it be the best of all contestants. there are girls that did not make it that were better then any of the guys. why not bring the first season back??? Sanjaya isn't the only one who made it through. I know even in the first season the second place winner, Justin, was NOT a good singer. where is he today?? the winner of last year was a great performer, but was he the best singer?? It's difficult to make it a fair when voting is unlimited. maybe making it one vote per phone #. It is frustrating, but the show is entertainment, just like any other reality TV.

Michele , Chester, NH

You can'f fool all the people all the time.

Paul J Troglia, Milwaukee, WI

this show is a singing contest not a popularity contest. maybe the american people should be only be able to vote once for each contestant and it would get back to what is was intended to be!!!

mike, holland, ohio

People get real. This is not a valid competition (you can vote as much as you want???). It's reality TV, plain and simple. Sanjaya has kept a very lack-luster season of Idol interesting. He's having fun, always smiling, and don't forget the hair! In the pop culture world that can't get enough of talentless celebrities (Anna N., Paris H., Kevin F., ect...) Sanjaya can easily be as good as or better than most of them. Laugh all the way to the bank Sanjay. The truly talented on AI will no doubt entertain us for years on the radio, Broadway, and even in movies. As for Sanjaya, keep having fun, and keep me watching American Idol.

Thomas, Aberdeen, NC

I think the "joke" is Sanjaya himself, along with Howard Stern. The voting system for American Idol definitely needs changed; people should be limited to one vote from their phone line and this would prevent repeated votes from one person. Perhaps they should liken the voting system to that of "Dancing with the Stars" where the judges votes count for part of the total. I am a long-time fan of the show and am disgusted that talented people have gone home and he remains. However, I agree that the true talent will prevail no matter who wins. But, if he does take the top prize, the show will lose respect (already has because he's still there) and, most likely, Simon will leave. Now, honestly, I look forward to Simon's comments every episode and what would American Idol be without him? America, get that kid off the show!! For those of us who truly enjoy it and look forward to each episode, those of us with common sense should prevail!!

Paula, Elnora, Indiana

O-kay, when did it become fashionable and "hip" to keep
no-talents like Sanjaya on? Have we all become tone-death? Sundance should have stayed and Sanjaya should have been gone a long time ago. Honestly, he wasn't that bad in the beginning but he is definately not up to the caliber of singers like Lakisha, Melinda or even Blake's variety. Yes we all know that the "shock jock" has his loyal followers but let's wake up America and get rid of the one who can't sing.

Carrie , Verona, USA/VA

The show was never intended to find new talent. It was intended to entertain,exploit and to show the world that a star can be manufactured and billions can be made and that people generally are sheep and will swallow any lie as long as there is an illusion of good intention (ie: A singing contest.) Do you all have any idea how many amazing singers are turned away because the producers have to make room for the morons to audition in front of paula,randy and simon when they know without a shadow of a doubt they will not advance? The three don't see 10,000 potentials in every city. it's impossible to see that many! even if they saw one person a minute for 12 hours a day , they only have enough time for 700 people!! Now think about how many morons the three see. 200?250? Thats 1/3rd of 7% of the 10,000 people! 2.3%!!

randy pagan, las vegas,

I don't think the American public is so naive as to think that Sanjaya is going to win AI this year. Look how long the public kept "Chicken Little" around last year before they finally realized he may be cute, but definitely not the same caliber as Carrie Underwood! And remember how long that young girl from Hawaii was in the competition before she got voted off. Eventually everyone's got to go except for the winner. However, I very much agree that the voting has got to be changed. My vote is that you only get one vote per phone number. That way people can't jam the lines with multiple votes that skew the results. But then again, AI wouldn't be able to thrive on all the controversy then, either, would they?!?!?!?

Kathy, Sullivan, IN

Sanji, as I call him because he and his name is forgettable unfortunately for him. I agree with one of the other comments already logged in. It should be down to one vote per call. Sanji is an embarassment to the show I'm afraid. I still believe in "American Idol" and I believe the votes have lost several good singers already that I had hoped to watch grow in this competition and I hope a few of them were still noticed in the industry and will still get their shots, but this weekly continuation of Sanji making it back week after week has actually affected our viewing. My entire family used to get together and watch this show each week with enthusiasm and now we are very saddened by the results. The show has lost some real talent and I truly fear for the really good singers that remain as each week we have seen better singers than Sanji leave, which is sooooooooo disappointing. I still love "American Idol." Thanks Howard Stern and the crazy ass votes.

Cathy Hollomon, Citrus Heights, CA

I hope you realize that not all Americans watch American Idol. I have never seen a single program, and do not intend to watch it now. Far too much attention is being given to what can only be described as excessive mediocrity.

Marlen, Alexandria, VA

Gwen Stefani said it best, "The voice is not the most important reason someone makes stardom." I think Sanjaya is a blend of Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson and he plucks a note in the audience that is reminiscent of a more innocent time. At first, I wanted him voted off.
Now, I kind of enjoy him and think it would not be the end of the world or American Idol if he wins it.He is not the best vocals but he does entertain!

Janey, Sequim, WA

My husband has already quit watching but being the die hard I am I will tough it out but it is hard to see good singers going home week after week and Sanjaya still there. I agree it should be one vote per household and see who the true winner is. People voting 10-20 times are not buying that many cd's so who cares how many times someone votes.

Brenda Sveda, Granite City, Il.,

Who is this idiot???
Come on let GET THIS SANJAYA PERSON gone. He is ruining the whole show!
He can't sing- can't dance, and is an eyesore.
If everyone wants this to become an 'American Idiot' show then don't vote!!
If you want our "American Idiol" back then VOTE your tail off.
It is worth the price of a phone call just to get rid of him!! What a JOKE>
Atlanta, GA USA

Susan, Atlanta, USA/GA

Whenever you leave any contest in the hands of fickle America this can happen. Idol always has a teeny bopper that the girls from 10-15 with cell phones keep around longer than the untalented contestant deserves (remember Ace and Constantine?). The frustration from Simon speaks volumes about Sanjaya, we make celebrities out of no talented people all the time (Paris Hilton, Anna Nicole and all Rap singers etc..) thanks to popularity based on shock and hype and reality TV, it's just now being exposed on Idol for the whole world to see just how far we have digressed as to what is considered talent and what is just a monkey on camera. In America it seems we can't tell the difference anymore.

Dennis Huskins, White, Georgia

Come on People!!!!!
Get rid of this little squirt!!!!
I am about ready to give up watching Ameican Idoil. I have watched since the first season and enjoyed every minute of the show.
I think the judges are super, always Simon, but this kid needs to GO HOME!!!!
I am going to watch one more week and if he is not gone then I will elect to view another show.
Vote... Vote.... Let's get rid of this Sanjaya!!!
Atlanta/GA USA

Susan, Atlanta, USA/GA

OH MY GOD! I am so sick of Sanjaya. He shouldve been gone weeks ago. America is getting it allll wrong this year and instaed of it being a singing contest, its become a popularity contest amongst little girls who think hes "cute". I love AI but I wont watch it after this season if Sanjaya remains on that stage. Its absolutely not fair; theres no way in hell that he deserves to be there over people like Stephanie Edwards and Chris Sligh. It sickens me every week when I just know people have gotten some sense in their heads and he'll be voted off...but then the results come and hes safe. It makes me so ill. Sanjaya cant sing, hes not cute and he needs to go. Let the REAL talent show its skills (Blake Lewis, Gina Glocksen, and Melinda Doolittle) We can only pray that Sanjaya will finally fall and those that deserve to be there, will be!

Sumner, Baltimore, USA

My family is totally disgusted with this years American Idol. We have been watching American Idol since the first season. It is our understanding that this show was intended to find talented individuals that would not otherwise have an opportunity at stardom. I guess no more. Now we have professional people (Melinda, Brandon and Chris S. to name a few) that already have that opportunity and are taking away from those that have not yet been 'discovered'. Not to mention the joke this show has turned out to be. The voting should remain the same, (veiwers should have some say) however, final say should be from professional judges that are in the music field. We are embarassed to watch this mess this year so we are done. No more Idol. Sanjaya and his family should be totally embarassed themselves by this attention he is getting. He should graciously bow out and let the remaining few talented people continue to try to bring this show back to what it was intended for.

W. Grosse, Ilion, NY

I agree that this year is not as good as previous years. As Simon repeatedly says "This is a SINGING competition." I was disappointed that Chris Sleigh left so early. He really does have talent. The fact that Haley is still around is surprising too. I like Dale in Toledo's idea - either allow one vote per phone number and/or a vote them OFF the show!

rc, Rochester, NY, USA

I love this show and I think its a shame that anyone has to spoil it for so many people. Its fun and wholesome. There should be some kind of law governing this kind of nonsence. If they don't like the show than they don't have to watch it

j spon, fonda, ny, new york

How can Sanjaya even show face?....knowing that there have been some truley talented contestents ousted and he's still hanging on?....what a pity, thanks to Sanjaya's fan base...they are humiliating him and he's still smiling? The show will be forever known now as "American Loser." Well, it was good while it lasted.

eve hegedus, Brantford, Canada

I agree with all of the above. I have watched since Kelly and even though my favorite hasn't always won, I kept watching. Now, with Sanjaya still in the running, I think I will watch something else. I also think that instead of voting for your favorite we should be able to vote once for the person we want to send home. People should not be able to vote more than once for anything.

Rosie Blackman, Binghamton, NY

Idol is being ruined by votefortheworst. Maybe they need to give each contestant 2 telephone numbers, 1 to vote for them and a second to vote them off. I belive the voters have gotten it wrong before. Just look at the record sales. The best doesn't always win.

Dale, Toledo, USA/Ohio

Britney Spears couldn't sing either, Look what she did to the young girls of today, AND LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO HER.The same is happening with Sinjaya. If he keeps on wining I know I will not watch any more, He is making a joke of the whole program. I hope he gets off SOON.

Carolyn Lewis, Spokane, Washington

Howard Stern? Who is that? Certainly not an American Idol!
I'd listen to my dog howl before I'd ever listen to Stern or Sanjay. If he wins, oh well. He'll have his 15 minutes of fame and then it will be over. The truly talented people of American Idol will drive right over this little speed bump in the road to their success. They will have the satisfaction of knowing that their success was earned because they were "truly" talented. American Idol will not "jump the shark" because of some juvenile ploy by Stern. Whom, by the way should probably be ashamed of how he makes his living. Producers of American Idol need to take back the responsibility of fairly judging and selecting a winner. Then people like Stern will have to find some other way to sabotage the American public. I will continue to watch American Idol. It's easy to change the chanel when Sanjay sings.

Cheryl Russell, Albany, or

American Idol is a total Joke this year and tonight is the last for me. Hope you enjoy your American Idol this year because we allready know who it is so why should we be embarassed along with you. Will not watch the show again,although I have been a loyal fan of the show since Kelly. Everyone should stop watching and let the fans that vote for the worst keep voting SANJAYA in so the last laugh will be on them. Not worth watching anymore!

Renelle Gori, Bessemer City, USA/NC

American Idol is a total Joke this year!

Renelle Gori, Bessemer City, USA/NC

My understanding of the show is that the public don't get to vote until the final stages. If he's so bad, why was he allowed to make it through the initial stages when the judges could have sent him home? Your article states viewing figures are down - it sounds an awful lot like a publicity stunt to me.

Philip, Dubai,

American Idol producers have to make a change and give the judges the final say on who stays in the contest or who goes home. I know we're in the middle of the contest but it is not fair for Sanjaya who has no chance of selling one record is still in the contest. Many great young singers has been discovered, and we can give credit to the American Idol program. American Idol producers bring back respectably, and creditably to this program. The viewers and advertisers pay for excellence in programing. Not a circus act.

TLS, macon , ga

Sanjaya sucks.... He couldn't carry a tune in a bucket...He should not have been in the top 12 to begin with... I used to like this show and enjoyed all the new talent it has presented to us in the past. But a lot of talented people are getting booted off the show when it's Sanjaya who should be getting kicked to the curb. When they found out that Stern and others were doing this to get people to vote they should have done something to correct the problem. If he's on one more week I will not watch the show again and I am not alone... Like I said we enjoy the show but are not going to keep watching the show when we know this is going on...........

Al, Ticonderoga, NY

I thnk four or five of the girls have great talent, but the boys are just fair. If Sanjaya wins it will be the ruin of American Idol . I think Gina looks like an American Idol and the two black girls have out of this world voices!!

Teresa Davis, New Albany, Ohio/USA

I think it's a shame that Sanjaya is still on the show. Stephanie who wasw so much more talented, Chris who had a sweet voice have been booted while this no talent, off key imitator remains on the air. It is a mockery and if he wins I will no longer watch the show. This show is to give yung talented people a chance to make it in the music world. His parents should advise him to withdraw as he is really being ridiculed and perhaps he just doesn't get it.

Penelope, Bklyn, New York

I think this year has great talent. Sanjaya has been made a mocked and he's to young to understand it. Maybe when he really wakes up and smell the coffee, he will realize that people only care about you when you are doing somethig talented and not stupid.

holla

ron, Tunica,

It is absolutely obsurde that we are watching people like Chris Sly go home and Sanjaya staying in his damn seat. I cannot believe the insanity behind the choices. I love American Idol and own CD's from Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, and The Original Diva herself, but I am really not interested in any more of this if Sanjaya takes the cake. American Idol is losing what they had in the bag: Great Talent and Billions of Fans! The tube gets shut off next week if Sanjaya stays!

Rich, Ladera Ranch, USA / California

Sanjaya is the only reason I watch and vote on Idol, he is the only thing that makes this awful show even vaguely entertaining, in conjunction with the snarky fun provides of course.

Apart from No-neck Dolittle, and Kiki, the singing is just awful and if truth be told I can't stand pop music anyway.

Go Sanjaya! Vote for the worst!

LD, Notts, UK

this is our first year watching the show, it will be our last if Sanjaya continues to remain on the show. I cannot believe the producers can allow this to happen. they can put a stop to it....and should. What a freakin joke.

kathy, sierra Vista, AZ,

i think its a way for idol to end there show with all the votes for that young chicken that can not carry a tune in a chicken basket..he is making a joke out of the show..if he wins no one will give him a record deal,lol crazy!!!!!!
The little kids rule the world i guess..howard stern likes him but, he is werd also!!!!

bo bo, milton, ky

Send Sayjany HOME!!! He is making a joke of the show. If he wins I dont believe the show will make it another season. What a shame that the voters dont know what real talent is.........MAKES ME SICK..

D. Bailey, St. Anne, Illinois

if american don't know how to choose the right singer then they need togo back and let the judges choose, like before

kimberly evans, detroit, michigan

this loser needs to get out of this show

evelyn resto, bronx, ny

I agree with EVERYTHING in this editorial. I strongly believe that Sanjaya is making a mockery of a show that once carried respect and showcased amazing talent. Who will stand and look my straight in the eye and tell me without lying that Sanjaya is a better singer or performer than either Sabrina Sloan or Stephanie, or even Sundance! I mean give me a break. My daughter and I are have already committed that if even 1 more quality idol is kicked off and Sanjaya is still there, we are done with the show. Any, we will never watch it again.

Nancy, Collierville,

I have watched american idol since the beginning with Kelly, but this is my last week, this is totally a major joke. It"s not about talent now it"s about the ratings to see who"s the worst, and we all know who is going to win no matter what! SANJAYAH is making you the laughing stock of America now, so hope you enjoy losing all of your best supporters, and the show altogether. Hope it is worth it!

Renelle Gori, Bessemer City, USA/NC

I believe if Sanjaya is as bad as people think he is; he should be the better person and leave. I enjoy the show and vote regularly, every week when he stays i always hope he leaves but he never does. It is not his personality i do not like but his singing talents is not "American Idol" material.

Jennifer Webb, Dunnellon,

15 is how old i am and sinjiania go home,you were all lot beater in the adition and you are you luky you even go iin to hollywood!

loudses, Barsalonia, Spain