I freaking love this dude. It's way better than Sanjaya- because he can sing, and he's self-aware. That's not to say he's not making an idiot of himself sometimes, but that's the point- he knows it and doesn't give a crap. People take this show so seriously- the fact that this is what he does in response to the "chance of a lifetime" is hysterical, and is exactly what pisses Simon off. Because god forbid people see this show as the farce it is.

I'm already tired of his schtick, but I can't disagree with reason #4.

i have a friend who was in a production of hair with him and rocky horror picture show--
he was riff raff
surprise surprise

I voted for him. Would LOVE for him to make the top 12 exactly for reason #4.

Gawd help me, the Normund Gentle character has grown on me. And Nick Mitchell just as himself is very charming and has a very decent voice. I'm never going to vote for this guy, but I also wouldn't gnash my teeth if he made it to the top 12.

If it didn't mean he'd be taking a slot from a more talented (and serious) contestant, I'd agree with you simply because it's the producers' fault he's still there. But it makes me ill to think that someone like Kris Allen or Ricky Braddy will get the drop to make a space for this goofball who is mocking the entire process.

I voted for him 27 times last night. This guy is hilarious precisely because he is making a mockery of the show and doesn't give a shit. BUT, he's very smartly funny and Nick actually seems like a nice guy who can't quite understand why he's getting away with this. He's the only person who's not taking himself seriously and that's the guy I want to win the show.

This guy could get a job as an opening act in Vegas right now. He does have singing talent, and he is more entertaining than 90 percent of the other 36. I hope he makes it to the final 12 as well. And thanks for pointing this out; it was lacking elsewhere on the site.

LOOOOOVE this guy! I had a huge grin on my face throughout his entire act. I do hope he makes it to the final 12. Loved when he did a shout-out to Doogie!

I adore Nick/Norman. I power-voted like mad for him. He might not be the best singer on the show, but the idea of him booting wife-pimping Gokey out of the competition is enough for me.

We are just playing the hand we've been dealt. If the producers didn't want Nick/Norman ruining the "credibility" of their show, they shouldn't have put his fate in the American hands! :D

Look,our family is completely over over these pitiful putdowns of Sanjaya.We are and were very impressed with Sanjaya's voice and skills.You have obviously not followed his career since idol.Sanjaya sings beautifully,especially acapello. This Nick ,sounded very pitchy.The music director during season six said behind the scenes that he thought Sanjaya had a good chance at winning because of his beautiful voice. it's true he was scared and shy,but the boy is talented,so give it up on the slams they are not funny !

as someone well acquainted with an earlier idol contestant, one who people actually thought had a shot... the people behind the show never offer opinions on the outcome. the judges may comment, the guest judges/master class teachers may comment, but a music director would be legally bound from saying things like that.

additionally, seeing as he was completely unable to draw a note from accompaniment, how on earth is sanjaya able to sing beautifully a cappella? he's kid with marginal talent who only got by on the joke factor. don't get me wrong, i feel bad for him. it's a shame when those around you let you be so deluded.

The difference is, Sanjaya had minimal talent. Nick is actually a very talented guy, I have a few friends who've worked with him over the years, who chooses to put on a persona in order to both bring something new to the show and make a mockery of it at the same time. His antics are intentional, Sanjaya's were just delusions of grandeur.