<i>Idol's</i> Untalented Sanjaya Confounds Judges, Could "Destroy Credibility"

Untalented Sanjaya Confounds Judges, Could "Destroy Credibility"
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The question tantalizes and terrorizes American Idol viewers: What if Sanjaya wins?

The toothy teen with the big hair -- crafted into a fauxhawk Tuesday night -- and minimal voice sailed into the top 10 last week, ensuring a spot on this summer's Idol tour. If he skates through tonight's elimination round (Fox, 9 ET/PT), the fuss over his confounding staying power is bound to intensify.

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