I didn't see much of this season but I saw part of when he sang Besame Mucho and that seemed to be one of his better performances. I think that the kid is launched, regardless of his singing ability. Either dumb luck or careful planning, but look what he has even though his vocals are not the greatest:
Name recognition---everyone knows his first and most also know his last name
He is parodied on Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, etc--more recognition
He has groupies willing to cry and scream his name
He is an entertainer just because of his many looks and he always puts on a show
People are GOOGLING him and following news of him regardless of whether they like his singing
The kid kept going and smiling even when he had to know the stuff that was being said about him
I think that he will be a "collector's item" performer for awhile and then maybe a voice coach and some handlers will get hold of him and then who knows?

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And, know what? I don't trust Simon!!! For all the stuff he has said--he is a producer who sells entertainment---wouldn't surprise me if he has some secreet deal already with Sanjaya!!!