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April 13, 2007
Reality check
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I caught this week's episode of "American Idol Extra" on Fox's Reality Remix show (Direct TV, courtesy of the neighbors), and it really takes you behind the scenes just seconds after the weekly results show ends.
I mean, you're backstage and you see the contestants (Top 7 shown above) come down the steps of the stage - holding hands, crying, smiling, wondering what the heck to say to their ousted competitor.
Good stuff. This week also caught up with Sac's own Mandisa from Season 6 and went to a photo shoot for her upcoming album. She also talked about what else is going on with her (a book, modeling for Ashley Stewart fashions) and performed a song in the Remix mini studio.
Then, Haley Scarnato was interviewed about her elimination and said pretty much what she said Thursday on the conference call with us "Idol" reporters. Again, too much banter about her shorts.
FYI: Judge Simon Cowell was asked on the show about Haley's departure. He said he wasn't surprised. "She was cute. I think we'll put Sanjaya in hot pants next week."
As for the remaining seven, they were polled earlier in the week about what would constitute a romantic evening for them. Here's what they had to say:
* Lakisha Jones: "I set the mood myself."
* Blake Lewis: "Candles, put the music on. It all depends on the lady."
* Jordin Sparks: "I haven't had a romantic evening yet!"
* Phil Stacey: "Definitely Ravel's 'Bolero,' ever since the movie '10.' "
Personal note: I'm curious. That movie, starring Bo Derek and Dudley Moore, came out in 1979. That's 27 years ago, when Phil was, like, 2 years old!!! Guess he got the DVD.
* Melinda Doolittle: "I haven't really had a romantic evening yet."
(OK, Jordin's only 17, but Melinda, at 29, you need some l'amour in your life!)
* Chris Richardson: "The sounds of the sea. Some Christmas music. Maybe a little 'Jingle Bells.' "
* Sanjaya Malakar: "Barry White or Marvin Gaye."
Personal note: OK, the kid is getting suave on me.
You can access a schedule of Reality Remix shows here.
Posted by Leigh Grogan at April 13, 2007 11:44 AM
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