Simon actually spoke up!!!

Simon has said that more than once!! He is really upset that Sanjaya is still in. Last night I think broke the camels back. It is getting so close that it really needs to get real.

First of all, I applaud Simon (never thought i'd say that) for his honesty and courage in saying exactly how a lot of us feel on having to endure Sanjaya'high school vocal performances week after week. I for one am a little tired of reading comments on how cute he is, or how people feel sorry for him, or how he is the underdog in this competition and people like voting for the underdog.What about the much more talented performers, who were voted off? ,while he gets to stay?those are the ones I feel sorry for.Putting in all that time and effort in their performances, only to be eliminated, while this mediocre at best and sometimes, (like last night) awful vocal performer remains. And why should anyone feel sorry for Sanjaya?who if and when (I hope tonight) does get voted off, will become a celebrity, with media interviews and record deals, not to mention his getting to tour with the other Idol finalists this Summer. All because somehow, he managed to do what no other Idol contestant before him managed to do, be a top 7 finalist with little talent and sub par vocal ability on a program that's supposeed to showcase the best.

I feel really sorry for the young lad because he was made to feel very foolish to a lot of people, I don't know what he has in store for him now. I must say that I respect Simon as a judge, I know a lot of people don't but at least he says it as it is and most of the time he turns out to be right, this time it seems to be right again to say enough is enough, this is a competition to find an American Idol that will go on in the music industry, so really they need someone who can sing well so they can make some money.

I don't care about these programs which are hype, publicity, money, commercialization and everything else other than music. A program based on American Idol called as Indian Idol is being shown in India and its same. I hate it what they do. Pure commercialisation of music. It degrades music.

It's very funny to me. I suspect a lot has to do with votefortheworst.com I'm not a big fan of Idol, I watch the auditions just to see the bad ones. I think some of my dislike for Idol is because it messed with the House series for so long, and that is one show I love to watch. Robert http://rtsweb.homeip.net

I was not surprised with what Simon said. I'm sure he doesn't want to compromise the show's credibility. They want a brilliant singer with a great personality to win. Sanjaya is not it. Even at his best, the other contestants are much better. Hopefully, this is the week that Sanjaya gets eliminated.

Thank you THank You!!! your so right ! I was so proud of Simon and I could have just slapped Ryan- What the heck was he thinking feeding that frenzy? now we have to deal with just more intentional mis-votes on that "votefortheworst.com" compliments of Howard Stern (Seems that name means JERK in many languages! )!LOL. I'm with you - we are in search of the next "AMERICAN IDOL" It's not some ameteur hour at some school gym. With the highest ratings being triple what the next highest rated show - It's a force out there and I for one would think that would command the respect due it. Thank you for mentioning it and I hope it made a difference and he goes home!

he is for sur ein his wrong element :-) Sure he can sing, but at the same time he does not belong amongst all those talented people and I have expected him to go home every week, now i dont´t know anymore. wouldnt be surprised if he will last a week orm 2 more. I do not like him and if i could vote, i would vote for Jordin, she is a star!

Yes I heard it-- I don't think it really matters what Simon says- He is just a judge-- I agree 100% with him. I think Sanjaya should go- He should have gone prior to Gina and Haley-- They were both better singers- but it depends on how America votes- Enough people keep voting for Sanjaya-- so he gets to stay in- Heck he hasn't even been bottom 3 in a while and he is terrible!! Listen up American-- Quit voting for Sanjaya!

Yes, I saw this and htought it was hilarious! I am glad that one of the judges had the guts to say something. Maybe America will listen! :) Sanjaya seems like a nice enough kid and he's an ok singer. I mean, he sings better than me (of course) but he still just isn't up to par in this competition!

Well, simon is my favorite judge, that is the essence of a true judge with all honesty and bluntness and I guess that s the way he ought to be. Im just glad he praised Jordin last night saying that she is america's next american idol and I hope it would happen. Its time to say good bye to sanjaya enough is enough.

I am not from the U.S. but I do agree with what Simon said besides if it's talent that the show is really after then Sanjaya has to go. Voters should be fair and should not make this as a serious business. The best deserves to win not the one with the most number of votes. I hope the votes has lesser percentage than what the judges think about when it comes to choosing the winner. I get to watch American Idol from Star World and I don't really like Sanjaya, the whole package. Sorry if I'm hurting anybody by saying this.

I'm so glad that someone actually spoke up. I hope that this does get Sanjaya voted off. He's cute, but he can not sing. And the bad thing is that he will be going on tour with them. Thats one ticket I will not be buying.

I think this could be good for everyone, share your opinions and thoguhts and you will get respected more and maybe even looked up to by some people.

It is about time he said something! It kinda shocked me actually. Sanjaya is definitely not as good as the others and I think a lot of great singers have went home while he continues to stay. Hopefully tonight he goes home but I doubt it... =(