American Idol: Bettors go Against Howard Stern
While betting on who will be eliminated this week on American Idol is a close call between Phil Stacey and Sanjaya Malakar, Bookmaker.com customers have pushed Malakar to become the slight favorite despite support from media mogul Howard Stern. Malakar being eliminated would pay out $1.55 for every $1.00 bet.
Odds on American Idol eliminations can be found here
Sanjaya remaining on the show has resulted in threats from judge Simon Cowell, who has said that if Malakar were to win American Idol he would quit the show. But wasn't it Simon who helped select Sanjaya into the Top 24 to begin with?
If Howard Stern has his way, Sanjaya Malakar will win American Idol.
Stern — a self-professed "Idol" junkie, much to the chagrin of his mostly male audience and buoyant sidekick, funnyman Artie Lange — has thrown his full support behind the 17-year-old finalist, considered by many to be this season's underdog, according to a report filed by MTV. The mediocre Malakar has evoked comparisons to third-season hopeful William Hung, and each week, he finds himself accused of slaughtering yet another song.
And that's precisely why Stern would like to see Sanjaya assume the "Idol" title from the affable, salt-and-pepper-pelted Taylor Hicks. Of course Stern's espousal is largely disingenuous; after calling Malakar his "favorite contestant" recently, Stern confessed he'd like to see Sanjaya win because he's the least talented of this year's finalists.
Here are your latest American Idol Elimination Odds courtesty of Bookmaker.com (See Website Here)
How to read these odds: It's simple! Phil Stacey has odds of +180. This means that for every $1.00 bet, you would win $1.80. For every $100 bet, you would win $180 and so on. Jordin Sparks has odds of +1000. This means that for every $1.00 bet, you would win $10.00. For every $100 bet, you would win $1000. Anyone 17 years or younger are strictly prohibited from betting. Please note: In Washington State it is a CLASS C FELONY to bet on American Idol.
