“American Idol” contestants Sanjaya Malakar and Lakisha Jones have developed a very special, and somewhat unlikely bond.

The two are quickly becoming BFFs and Kish is helping the tone deaf Indian cruise through the competition , “Do your thing and just be yourself out there” and “Don’t listen to what people have to say.”

Snitching sources onset say that Lakisha has become Sanjaya’s mentor.

Hey, Sanjaya could be a great influence on Lakisha’s hair weave.