Read more Sanjaya Malakar stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/1105/sanjaya-malakar.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorWed, 16 May 2012 15:59:27 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/1534/sanjaya-gets-the-boot.htmlSarah Seltzer<img src='http://img2-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=2737&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401035422' border='0' />Reality caught up with reality TV last night, when "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar was finally booted from the show. Sanjaya, as he's known to legions of fans and detractors, gained attention for his missed notes, his faux-hawk, and his popularity on the sabotage website votefortheworst.com In this photo made available by Fox Television, Sanjaya Malakar performs Tuesday, April 17, 2007 on the set of "American Idol" in Los Angeles. Sanjaya, the under-talented but unflappable singer who horrified and captivated millions in his improbable "American Idol" run, was finally voted off the show Wednesday night, April 18, 2007. (AP Photo/Fox Television, Frank Micelotta) http://www.newser.com/story/1534/sanjaya-gets-the-boot.htmlThu, 19 Apr 2007 07:50:54 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/1350/doe-eyed-sanjaya-divides-america.htmlPeter Fearon<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=2448&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401035504' border='0' />American Idol contestant Sanjaya Malakar, the waifish breakout star who lacks only a singing voice, is America’s latest wedge issue, according to The New Republic . One teenager went on hunger strike for 16 days to protest Sanjaya's continued presence, sparking a counter protest of "Binge Eating for Sanjaya" and "Slim... at seeing his fame spread in India. (AP Photo/Fox, Frank Micelotta) http://www.newser.com/story/1350/doe-eyed-sanjaya-divides-america.htmlThu, 12 Apr 2007 09:09:23 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/907/idol-boots-curly-haired-christian.htmlSarah Seltzer<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=1848&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401035632' border='0' />Crimped contestant Chris Sligh was voted off this season's American Idol last night, just minutes after Simon Cowell predicted that it would be, "Bye-bye-curly." Sligh was known for being clever, chubby, and Christian—as well as his shock-mop curls. Saved from elimination was improbable teen hearthrob Sanjaya Malakar, memorable for... In this photo provided by Fox television, Chris Sligh performs on "American Idol", Tuesday, March 27, 2007 in Los Angeles. Sligh, the curly-haired jokester who once claimed he was "bringing chubby back," said goodbye to "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 becoming the latest singer bounced in viewer voting. (AP Photo/Fox Television, Frank Micelotta) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY ** NO SALES http://www.newser.com/story/907/idol-boots-curly-haired-christian.htmlThu, 29 Mar 2007 11:30:46 CDT