Sanjaya Malakar

How ironic is it that Nigel Lythgoe called VFTW a "fly buzzing around a cow," leading us up to this week's Entertainment Weekly cover where ponyhawked fly Sanjaya is buzzing around Jordin Sparks in what looks like a suspiciously cow-like print dress. The latest issue is actually pretty good, letting us remember great moments like Kevin Covais's Part Time Lover, and it even offers up a VFTW question in the trivia section:

49. Who was the first American Idol contestant to be "championed" by the notorious website Votefortheworst.com?
A. Julia DeMato
B. Kevin Covais
C. Jennifer Hudson
D. John Stevens

(click read more for the answer)

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American Idol 6 was the weirdest season yet, mostly because it was so boring. But some performances stood out as VFTW classics. Here is the list that was compiled by VFTW members that highlights our 10 favorite performances of the year. Some were great for their bad singing, some were great for their eccentricities, and some were great for one word only: Sanjaya.

 

10. Cheek to Cheek - Sanjaya Malakar
The favorite VFTW contestant of the year made a splash with his big band night performance when he came out dressed in an all white suit and slicked back hair. Afterwards, Simon mockingly called the performance "brilliant," to which Sanjaya shouted, "Welcome to the Universe of Sanjaya!" We loved it!

 

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Some of the things people enjoyed the most about this season of VFTW were the hilarious caricatures of our 6 picks, done by artist Laura Hawbaker. Well, we're auctioning the original caricatures off on eBay, so you can own a piece of VFTW history. Only one copy of each caricature was made, so when they're gone, that's it. Make sure to bid on your favorites today, the auctions will run for one week. Each caricature is signed by the artist.
Sanjaya Malakar Caricature
Blake Lewis Caricature
Antonella Barba Caricature
Phil Stacey Caricature
Sundance Head Caricature
LaKisha Jones Caricature

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OK, watch this and tell me this guy doesn't love Vote for the Worst. Sanjaya, you so crazy. Good luck at the finale tomorrow!

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For real? Looks like our papaya is more famous than every other Idol ever. You're welcome, San Man! Though really, we think this is probably still something for the finale... not a real show.

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Since even the producers now know that Sanjaya was the entertainment value of the season, VFTW has heard that Sanjaya will be featured prominently on Wednesday's finale. Sanjaya filmed a fun segment at Venice Beach, California (pictured above), sporting the famous ponyhawk and dancing with the UCLA cheerleaders. This is gonna be some good stuff. And for a laugh, check out Tona Vera, who tried to get this on his personal video camera. Listen to the crew yell at him here and here. Go, Tony!

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This is a really interesting read from Howard 100 News. It talks about the possible rigging of American Idol and what the producers thought about VFTW this year, so make sure to click read more and check out the whole thing.

"Does Howard 100 News owe an apology to American Idol contestant Melinda Doolittle? A source inside the show claims that American Idol was reportedly in a panic yesterday to put the brakes on a Howard 100 News investigation into voting on the FOX talent show. This source alleges the show decided to switch horses at the last minute, that contestant Blake Lewis was allegedly scheduled to be told to go home last night, until Idol producers changed their minds...

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Sanjaya and some drag queens. How did he get into the drag club anyway? Isn't he 17? But Sanjaya is smart to play to all of his audiences, so good for him! How many videos can we post today anyway?

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