"Aman is innocent!" - Amit Sana

While the whole world goes out expressing their views, opinions, anger and surprise, we took a detour to find out what the Indian Idol contestants have to say about the Aman Verma - India TV episode. These are the youngsters, aspirants with stars in their eyes, who spent quality time with the beleaguered television personality for the last six months. We spoke to a few of them who had interacted with Aman on the sets of Indian Idol.

Amit Sana (Indian Idol runner up): Aman is innocent. I can say this because I have interacted with him for almost six months. We used to ask him what takes one to Bollywood. He told us there are two ways to make your way to Bollywood: if you make it own your talent, it will be a long route, but if you make it thorugh unethical ways, it will be a short cut.

Rahul Vaidya: I have been following news for the past few days. India TV is being unfair to Aman Verma. Aman is a 31 year old bachelor and what he does in his bedroom in none of anyone's business. I felt very bad when I saw Aman falling at Suhaib's feet and asking forgiveness. Casting couch exists because the women allow it to exist. He was always good on the sets of Indian Idol.

Manisha Sawant (Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant's mother): I am busy watching the repeat episodes of Indian Idol on Sony, and just don't have the time for other channels.I don't know what has happened.

Priyanka Venkateshwaran (Indian Idol contestant who dropped out of the 10 finalists): Yes, I watched India's Most Wanted, and I know about the scandal. But I do not want to comment on the issue.

Rahul Saxena( eliminated from the last 11): I have been busy with shows. So I am not aware of what has happened lately.

(After being informed of Aman Verma's turn of fortunes, Rahul remains silent.)