The Search for Elle THOUGHTS! — Page 11

LOVE SETH

Haylie Duff....mentor. um, really? Triple threat? Can she claim to even be a single threat? I guess the producers of Legally Blonde don't want to have any credibility left after this.

When you have one of the top casting people in the industry(Telsey), what exactly is the purpose of the other 2 "judges"?

Not a one of the contestants had any kind of impact on me whatsoever.

I thought the whole thing was kind of silly with all of the wild statements (Haylie Duff, So Much Better being the hardest song, Mitchell as a legend) Let's be real here. They are casting the part through a reality show on MTV, high art it isn't.

I'm sorry - why is Jerry not a judge? I would think his would be the most important opinion...

also, I'm not sure if it's a good idea to have a fellow cast member be a judge - as cool and as talented as he is. Just a little odd that someone will be performing eight shows a week with someone who put them there

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"Kelli O'Hara, Sutton Foster, and Patti LuPone don't sell to the MTV audience. Of course they're going to sugar coat everything - that's what the writers do. Haylie Duff is also a producer on the show."

I realize this - I never said I didn't understand why they put Haylie on a pedestal (producer bullsh*t), I just stated how much I hated it, especially since she probably didn't go through the rigorous audition process. I know that since she is the host and a producer, they'll sugar coat everything.

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Zaks. as in, Jerry Zaks.

Yankeefan - Mitchell is NOT "legendary". Sorry.

jgblob - Seth is far from obnoxious. I'm OBSESSED with his amahzingness. He makes me so happy.

Has anybody else noticed that if you listen to the full audtions online, you can hear the judges commenting during the performances? Some of their quips are difficult to make out, but they're amusing nonetheless.

I missed the show, but I caught up on the clips on MTV's website and broadway.com. Honestly, some of you guys complain too much. Sometimes in Entertainment you have to just take things for what they are and quit being so over analytical about something you have no power over and don't plan on changing. Chill folks, and try to enjoy the show. If it's not your thing then change the station.

With that said, I admit that some of these girls are more talented than others, but that is the nature of reality television competitions. Producers know that spoilers like less talented actresses have to be thrown into the show to create conflict in the competition. That’s what keeps the average viewers tuned in and brings in the ratings. Yeah, it isn't always fair, but hey that's life. Besides, it's clear that these women can find work in the industry.

All that aside, I'm rooting for the darker hair girls. They all brought the most to the audition.

Autumn: She looks a little older, but I felt she delivered the most charisma. From her audition she seemed the farthest from Elle in physical comparison, but was the most memorable. She wasn't a carbon copy of LBB like many of the others, which is proof of how great of an actress she is. Once she started to perform she turned Elle right on. All she needs is a blonde wig . She seems like she could bring much more depth to the character of Elle.

Cassie S.: The girl has spunk and a killer body. She was one of the few girls to not give up during the sustained high note at the end. She really proved to be a pleasant surprise. Maybe a touch of too much harsh attitude during her audition, but she did compliment it well with Elle's signature giggles. The punch during "fight" was cool, made me step back and say: "Okay?!!"

Natalie: She owned it, and knew that it was hers. Again, one of the few girls not to go flat or sharp during the final long note. I love it when people remember to just say still and try not to do too much to overly impress at an audition. It felt like she delivered her honest self and that final moment with the upward flip of the hair was fab. I'd love to see her go far in the competition.

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These girls bugged me beyond belief.

I love how there are two women named "Cassie" on a show about auditioning for a musical.

The show is DREADFUL AWFUL... I think everyone should tevo it and only watch the parts with SETH RUDETSKY... that man makes me laugh. LOVE HIM hate the rest including those dreary girls....Though one of the girls looks like she could be Laura Bells younger sister.

Wait...so...who's grandma was on Broadway?

All in all 3.5/5

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Sometimes in Entertainment you have to just take things for what they are and quit being so over analytical about something you have no power over and don't plan on changing.
You don't read Television Without Pity, do you?

I love how there are two women named "Cassie" on a show about auditioning for a musical.
Heh, I thought it was odd they had 2 Cassies, but didn't make that connection until now.

If anyone missed it, MTV repeats their shows dozens of times each week.

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The drama is really going to start next week. Living in a house together will always do that.

I actually found the first episode to be extremely boring and bland. A little dissapointed.

MTV reality shows are my biggest guilty pleasure (next to the AIDA score) so I'll hang in there to see how it turns out but it's pretty lame.