It is inconceivable that Sanjaya could remain in the competition after his absolutely horrific performance Tuesday. How long will we suffer seeing someone (meaning everyone) who can sing better sent home, while this kid continues? Nothing against the kid - he's just a kid - but he cannot sing or perform anywhere near the level of (any/all) the other contestants. Sure, he hits a sweet note here and there - but so does anyone walking down the street in your town. That doesn't make them an Idol. My biggest problem with this whole thing is that at the end of this competition is a recording contract, and to deprive someone truly talented in favor of a joke (votefortheworst) contest winner isn't just a shame, it's borderline criminal.

Bottom line this year is that there are two contestants who can really sing - Melinda and Lakisha. Jordin is up-and-coming, but not there yet. The guys are abysmal with not one real singer in the group. Take it from someone who has been in music for 25+ years, this is one of the worst batch of contestants ever on AI.

And to people who vote for Sanjaya based on "potential" - get real. Let him tryout for Idol 2012. The competition is for here and now, for someone who is ready now to go into the studio, not five or ten years from now after some training.