I don't think Mandisa is gone because she's fat, she just doesn't have a fan club like some of the others.
I have said all along, that even if she didn't win, her 'phone would still ring. She can sing anything! Even Barry Manilow said that. He also offered her a job if this didn't work out, we all heard it on the air.
It may be better that this happened now, rather than later.
I was reading a some blog comments at www.ajc.com and apparently Mandisa lost some support among gays for talking to much about God. Apparently Mandisa has stated that she is a big fan of Beth Morre the christian writer. Beth Moore on her website apparently has a link to an group that tries to help people come out of the gay lifestyle. Remember last week when Mandisa said something (before she started singing) that God can help you come out of any situation any lifestyle, etc... I don't know if thats why she lost but its possible.
Fingers crossed and I hope so! : )