First it was Indian call centers, then a snarky Web site, but now there’s a new theory to explain the improbable American Idol sauces of Sanjaya Malakar: Howard Stern.
That’s right. The King of All Media has called the hapless Malakar his “favorite” contestant and was encouraging listeners of his Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) show to vote for him. Stern’s faux endorsement may have spared Malakar his deserved exit from America’s most-watched show. He certainly isn’t surviving on talent.
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No matter what people say, talent counts in the end. Howard Stern may give a few more votes during the first few weeks but when contestants narrow down, it;s the voice , persona and charm that wins.
