I just finished watching the full performances on MTV, and thought the judges made the right choices with elimination yesterday.
I didn't care for Celina's portrayal at all, and she has consistently been giving weak performances. She definitely has talent, but the role does not suit her at all.
I didn't care for Autumn this week, but at least she has given some good performances, especially her "Omigod You Guys!" Hopefully the judges will like her in the following weeks. I can definitely see her as Elle and any flaws she has can be worked out in rehearsals.
I think Lauren has the best voice in the competition and she was really good this week, adding her own color as the judges said. I liked Rhiannon as well - I never really have much to say about her, though.
Cassie S. seemed to be holding back a little bit with her acting, and I didn't care for her that much.
Bailey was good, but she reminds me of a mini Laura Bell Bundy and seems to be channeling her performance just a bit. I see her going far in the competition, however, if she works on her performance style.
Natalie is a good singer and actor, but I just don't see her as Elle - maybe Margot or Serena?
Emma Zaks wasn't that bad this week. I definitely don't think she deserves the praise she is getting, but she was sick, and I thought her acting was fine this week. But, yeah, I agree that they are glorifying her too much and don't think she should win.
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