Jordin Sparks Says Sanjaya's 'Amazing' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-01-2007, 11:01 PM

NEW YORK -- Until now, when asked her favorite male singers, Jordin Sparks topped the list with John Mayer and Justin Timberlake. But, the effervescent new "American Idol" champ said Wednesday, she's got another name to add: Sanjaya Malakar.

"He had so much guts," the 17-year-old "American Idol" winner told The Associated Press. "He had so much strength. He got a lot of criticism, but for him to go out on that stage and hold his head high ... I really look up to him for that. He's just an amazing kid."

The lanky Malakar, also 17, made a strong impression during the sixth season of the Fox competition, transforming from shy guy to media superstar in a span of weeks.

Sparks said "the point of the show ... is to keep who you like, who you want to see the next week. Sanjaya gave that to the people."

The two teens will sing with other finalists on the "American Idol" concert tour, which kicks off July 6 in Sunrise, Fla., and wraps up Sept. 23 in Manchester, N.H.

After that, Sparks says she intends to "hit the studio very hard" to finish work on her upcoming solo album, which "has to be out before Thanksgiving." Her main goal, she says, is to record "encouraging" tracks.

"I want people to roll down the windows and blast the music loud. ... It will be just a Jordin album and, hopefully, people will like it."

EmoJoe · 06-02-2007, 12:09 AM

Sanjaya IS amazing.

Stormtracker TF · 06-02-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe®

Sanjaya IS amazing.

He IS.

Cactus Jack · 06-02-2007, 02:05 AM

His unpredictableness and personality is, yeah

PrettyinPink55 · 06-02-2007, 03:13 AM

Awww!!! I like how they all seem to get along.

platinumblondelife · 06-02-2007, 03:02 PM

Soooooooooooo true <3 <3.

Yeah, I see a reality show in his future lol. I bet he already has a record deal; even if he can't sing, the studio can make him sound like he can lol.

*InThisMoment* · 06-02-2007, 10:15 PM

Sanjaya is my babyboo. Yeah, he's amazing, but girlfriend better watch out. He's ALL mine.

Karen* · 06-04-2007, 10:13 PM

Jordin and Sanjaya were really good friends on the show because those two were the youngest of the bunch, but I do believe their bond is genuine. Those are some very sweet things for Jordin to say about him. I agree with everything she said.

06-01-2007, 11:01 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Jordin Sparks Says Sanjaya's 'Amazing' NEW YORK -- Until now, when asked her favorite male singers, Jordin Sparks topped the list with John Mayer and Justin Timberlake. But, the effervescent new "American Idol" champ said Wednesday, she's got another name to add: Sanjaya Malakar. "He had so much guts," the 17-year-old "American Idol" winner told The Associated Press. "He had so much strength. He got a lot of criticism, but for him to go out on that stage and hold his head high ... I really look up to him for that. He's just an amazing kid." The lanky Malakar, also 17, made a strong impression during the sixth season of the Fox competition, transforming from shy guy to media superstar in a span of weeks. Sparks said "the point of the show ... is to keep who you like, who you want to see the next week. Sanjaya gave that to the people." The two teens will sing with other finalists on the "American Idol" concert tour, which kicks off July 6 in Sunrise, Fla., and wraps up Sept. 23 in Manchester, N.H. After that, Sparks says she intends to "hit the studio very hard" to finish work on her upcoming solo album, which "has to be out before Thanksgiving." Her main goal, she says, is to record "encouraging" tracks. "I want people to roll down the windows and blast the music loud. ... It will be just a Jordin album and, hopefully, people will like it."
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platinumblondelife smooches. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 14, 2005 Posts: 2,189	Soooooooooooo true <3 <3. Yeah, I see a reality show in his future lol. I bet he already has a record deal; even if he can't sing, the studio can make him sound like he can lol.
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Karen* paradox. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 28,365	Jordin and Sanjaya were really good friends on the show because those two were the youngest of the bunch, but I do believe their bond is genuine. Those are some very sweet things for Jordin to say about him. I agree with everything she said.
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