The guy from VFTW was on Letterman last night, and he admitted he's trying to bring down AI...and HOPED Sanjaya would win, because that would put an end to the show.
While I'm not a fan, (this year is the first time I've watched more than 5 minutes of it all season) I do recognize the opportunity it gives someone who might otherwise never get a chance. Is it all about making money for Faux and the money behind the show? YES YES YES! but, the idea of bringing someone up along the way is cool too...HOPEFULLY, a couple who were cut earlier in the show get an offer from a recording company. There were some deserving people who got cut so "The Hair" could go on...