Sanjaya may get his own MTV show

KBBJ

14-01-2008

http://www.pagesix.com/story/idol+wa...+s+coming+back

Blimey. Apparently it's true that they're in talks. Edited down.

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“PageSix.com has learned that Sanjaya Malakar and his sister Shyamali are in talks to headline their own variety TV series called The Sanjaya and Shyamali Show! The program plans to showcase a special blend of singing, dancing, comedy and, naturally, their lush manes of hair.

Sanjaya, who was spotted outside The Groundlings Theater on Melrose Ave over the weekend, was actually at the comedy mecca to cast improv actors for the show, his manager Suzy Sachs tells PageSix.com. "He has a huge following and a background in musical theater," she says, adding that the duo is currently in negotiations with MTV and plans to film a pilot in early spring.

[Sanjaya] is also prepping to release his first CD. "He's in rehearsals for a new album," Sachs tells PageSix.com. Sanjaya is studying with famous vocal coach Seth Riggs (who has worked with artists like Kelly Clarkson, Faith Hill, Ray Charles and Ricky Martin) and is heading into the studio this weekend to begin laying down some preliminary tracks. "He did very well," Riggs tells PageSix.com of their sessions. "I wish I could have done what he's doing at 18-years-old."”

Last edited by KBBJ : 14-01-2008 at 11:02

SteveOwen

14-01-2008

I thought his sister was a better singer than him. I was surprised he got through and she was rejected.

michelle.g

15-01-2008

I hope not...he was one of those contestants that just made you say "Why????" whenever he was on AI.

KBBJ

15-01-2008

He was incredibly interesting and went down brilliantly on the tour, according to what the audiences were saying. A variety thing would be great after that Bill Vendall sketch he did for Will Ferrell.

I think he's great - a real one-off. Hopefully he'll get a long-term career out of it.

Humbucker

15-01-2008

Sanjaya Whatsisface is to talent, what Dawn French is to hang gliding !

KBBJ

15-01-2008

And your comment is to wit what the Daily Mail is to fair, unbiased journalism.

Humbucker

15-01-2008

Just my opinion is all mate, the kid blagged his way from week to week and couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. His only claim to fame was a succession of mad camp hair-do's. As I say all imo.

KBBJ

15-01-2008

Don't mind your opinion at all; it was the random 'fat bird' comment which grated.

Humbucker

15-01-2008

No offence.. I never thought of that, being married to one who's proud of her size I forget that some folks are sensitive. I've spent that much time in Anne Harvey and Elvi over the years I thik I should get an invite to the staff party !

KBBJ

15-01-2008

Sensitive? I'm size 8, you sod! Had you said "... what Fiona Phillips is to pale or interesting" it would've been a laugh.

Arsene wenger

21-01-2008

Originally Posted by Humbucker:
“Just my opinion is all mate, the kid blagged his way from week to week and couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. His only claim to fame was a succession of mad camp hair-do's. As I say all imo. ”

Well he was in good company then. Because he was actually one of the better male singers in the AI competition.

As for his 'only claim to fame' .... it's a hell of alot more than what the other 'season 6 idols' claim to fame is.

Humbucker

21-01-2008

Originally Posted by Arsene wenger:
“Well he was in good company then. Because he was actually one of the better male singers in the AI competition.

As for his 'only claim to fame' .... it's a hell of alot more than what the other 'season 6 idols' claim to fame is.”

Thanks for the tip Arsene, I'll bear it in mind.. as I said it's just my opinion, I'll cross 'em and you nod 'em in ok ?

Reality Sucks

17-02-2008

Originally Posted by Humbucker:
“Sanjaya Whatsisface is to talent, what Dawn French is to hang gliding !”

I loved Sanjaya - he was my favourite contestant last year. He wasn't the best vocalist certainly, but also not as bad as people made out. He was American Idol's Chico - the one you remember. I bet you can't remember most of the other 23 contestants. I remember Jordin and Melissa and then my mind goes blank. Edit - I meant Melinda (see what I mean

)

KBBJ

18-02-2008

Still no news about MTV but he's hosting an Idol special, Where Are They Now?, for the TV Guide Network on Feb 24th (?). The show will catch up with last season's and former idols from Melinda to those other people whose names I forget.

Also, a single is apparently in the works, no date for the album yet.

nathanbrazil

18-02-2008

Originally Posted by Arsene wenger:
“Because he was actually one of the better male singers in the AI competition.”

That's he funniest thing I've read in ages.

The only show Sanjaya should be on is The Muppet Show!

KBBJ

18-02-2008

Originally Posted by nathanbrazil:
“That's he funniest thing I've read in ages. The only show Sanjaya should be on is The Muppet Show!”

Nice observation.

Among the other celebrities on the Muppet Show were Diana Ross, Harry Belafonte, Elton John, Johnny Cash, Julie Andrews, Steve Martin, Rich Little, Paul Simon, John Denver, John Cleese and Gene Kelly.

nathanbrazil

20-02-2008

Originally Posted by KBBJ:
“Among the other celebrities on the Muppet Show were Diana Ross, Harry Belafonte, Elton John, Johnny Cash, Julie Andrews, Steve Martin, Rich Little, Paul Simon, John Denver, John Cleese and Gene Kelly. ”

None of whom were actual Muppets.

KBBJ

20-02-2008

Originally Posted by nathanbrazil:
“None of whom were actual Muppets. ”

Quite a few of them were Spitting Images though, weren't they?