Sanjaya: American Idol

Not sure why I've taken an interest in this show. In every way, the whole concept of creating vapid pop music is nauseating.

Yet, watching this, it's clear that performance matters as much as vocal talent. The final three contestants put on the best performances even with only so so vocals. Granted, it's very hard to emulate a latino sound and add that spice to the music. Latin music is either very smooth or very sexy, but in a spicy style.

Sanjaya.....if this kid doesn't win American Idol, there is surely a place for him somewhere on TV. Unlike the rest of them, he knows how to work a camera. It was a little overblown, but he knows that America is both enamored with him & wants him to fail. And if he put aside the Sanjaya persona aside, I think the guy could likely act or perform.

Kelly Clarkson was the same. She's a good singer, but shes just as good behind a camera. That's clear in her videos.