The biggest show on US television is back!  That's right, 'American Idol' hit the small screen on Tuesday and Wednesday night and was filled with the signature horrible, tear-inducing auditions along with the extraordinary ones.  There were a few changes though with new judge, Kara DioGuardi.  But the best news for us was a Desi guy, Anoop Desi, or in Randy's words, Anoop Dog!  So do we have another Sanjaya Malakar on our hands?  We sincerely hope not!

The master's student is studying folklore and BBQ!  Huh?!  Well his undergrad was in Southern Myth and Culture and he explored that through BBQ!  Mmm... sounds like a tasty major!  Now on to the important part - the singing!  Anoop Desai chose to sing the Boyz to Men track, 'Thank You,' and to the judge's surprise, turned out to be a soulful rendition of the R&B classic.  All the judges appreciated his song and applauded the performance as he got through to Hollywood, but not before Simon Cowell gave some of his signature straight forward remarks!
Simon Cowell told Anoop Desai that he looks a bit geeky, like he just came out of a meeting with Bill Gates!  Then he added, he looked like a Silicon, high tech, IT type of guy!  Oh Simon, don't you know we Desi's have talent in the arts too!  Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson added that he needed to work on his wardrobe and stage presence before giving their yes, while Paula Abdul said his clothes were fine and that he had a good voice and he got four yeses to go onto Hollywood! 

Woo hoo!  Let's just hope things don't turn sour like they did with Sanjaya Malakar!  Check out Anoop Desai's audition footage below and let us know what you think of his version of the Boyz to Men classic!