We're teaming with AOL Television to name the 12 worst 'American Idol' semifinalists ever. We'll be posting one finalist each week. Check back next Tuesday for our pick at #9.

AOL Television and Vote for the Worst bring you the 12 Worst Finalists in American Idol history. Other people may have hated them, but Vote for the Worst loves these misunderstood geniuses for the entertainment value they brought to American Idol. So their "worst" is our "best", and we're gonna tell you why.

Check out #10: Haley Scarnato at AOL Television today. Haley redefined white bread, milquetoast, and bland on the Idol stage. Her vocals weren't very good, she rarely took a risk, and yet she hung around on the show for an amazing 8 performances. How is this possible? Her looks. When Haley knew she was in trouble, she wore revealing outfits, cried, and did whatever she could to resemble a hooker who conned her way to an extra $50 tip. Finally, it was all too much and she went home in 8th place, a week before VFTW's beloved Sanjaya.

We'll be switching back and forth to get the entire list of 12 up. Our pick for #9 will be posted on next Tuesday.

The Grand Palace in Branson, Missouri premiered a show on June 20th called America's Favorite Finalists with some American Idol also rans taking the stage. As a shock to no one, the show has already been canceled. We feel bad for Scott Savol because he's awesome, but seriously, who would actually pay to see Haley Scarnato and Vonzell Solomon. Oh that's right... no one. Better luck next time, guys. But you should all at least feel good that you still aren't as low on the food chain as Constantine Maroulis, who still has to play for free and sell his clothes on eBay to pay the rent.

Sanjaya is SAFE, Top 7!

Posted by thefunnystone on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 3:56 PM EDT

After being dicked around by Seacrest, Sanjaya was declared safe, and Haley was sent packing. Go Sanjaya, you are now officially the longest running VFTW pick ever! Now that's a fi-ya, Sanjaya. Next week is country week, and we can't wait to see you do-si-do in a cowboy hat and chaps, don't let us down.

Congratulations to Darwin from Anderson, IN, who won a 37" flat screen TV this past Saturday by just signing up for the VFTW mobile updates! If you want a chance to win your own this Saturday, sign up by texting 'VFTW' to 27563. Read the official rules here.

And click "read more" to check out an adorable 13 month old Worster in training voting for Sanjaya.

Vote for Haley? No Way!

Posted by thefunnystone on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 5:31 AM EDT

We've gotten a few e-mails this morning telling us to switch our pick from Sanjaya to Haley because of Sanjaya's performance this week. The people who wrote these letters obviously do not understand VFTW and have not been around very long. When we hitch our cart to a horse, we stick with it unless they suddenly become amazing week after week. We vote for entertaining people, not boring people. Thus, here are our top 10 (humorous) reasons to stick with Sanjaya and ignore White Bread Haley.

10. Sanjaya had one OK performance this week, and many many hilarious crazy performances in the past. Haley has never had a crazy performance and has had a few OK performances.

9. Haley's idea of interesting is showing off her legs. Sanjaya's idea of interesting is rocking a ponyhawk and butchering No Doubt songs.

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