Another reality comp

Why? If they are finding an audience, what's the big deal? We can thank the same process for putting Laura Osnes on the map.

I'd watch it here -- and I don't watch American Idol, or the Voice. Why not? Because pop music doesn't interest me.

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Samantha Barks did not win I'd Do Anything, but was a high finisher.
But then reality gave us Bailey Hanks (and Emma Zaks)
These shows are just another opportunity to be seen -

I'm always surprised actors agree to do this purely because the contracts you have to sign to appear on one (or at least those for the Grease and Legally Blonde reality shows) are completely insane. Many Equity actors were approached to appear on these shows and refused when they saw how much control the networks could exert over their lives and careers for years after the show.

I guess if you have no credits and nothing to lose, then it doesn't matter, but it has the potential to close a lot of doors.

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Updated On: 1/3/13 at 06:51 PM

"But then reality gave us Bailey Hanks (and Emma Zaks)"

No, Jerry Zaks gave us Emma Zaks.

I'd say that Laura Osnes got her entree to Broadway via Grease but got a career out of a combination of genuine talent, hard work and a generous personality that attracted people in the industry to want to work with her. Who's to say whether, without the reality show, she would have gotten another break to bring her to B'way or how long it would have taken her to get there. My sense is that things happen for a reason and that Laura, the industry and audiences have all benefited from Laura's reality show win.