Controversial American Idol 6 castoff Sanjaya Malakar made his debut as a pitchman for Nationwide Insurance on Thursday.

It’s all apart of the company’s innovative “Life Comes At You” campaign, which has also featured cameo appearances from has-beens like Fabio, MC Hammer, and Kevin Federline.

In the commercial, Sanjaya, known for his pitchy singing voice and funky hairstyles, visits a wise man who tells him he needs a retirement plan — and a haircut.