After her insipid performance on Saturday, the only thing that can now save Poonam yadav from being eliminated in <em>Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge</em> 2007 is viewer's vote. Thus far, Poonam's humble background has overshadowed her talent. She's garnered more public sympathies than anyone else on the show. More sympathies will pour in for Poonam after it was revealed that the 26-year-old girl from Lucknow had adopted a child.

The judges said that she has the perfect voice but our Junta didn't deem Sumedha Karmahe fit to win the singing competition. The pretty girl from Chhattisgarh was eliminated from the <em> pratham yudh</em> last night. Despite another brilliant performance, the odds were heavily stacked against Sumedha after she was pitted against junta's beloved Poonam Yadav in the danger zone. So, did the sympathy vote for Poonam turn the tide against her?