The Search for Elle THOUGHTS! — Page 50

Poor Emmala. Did anyone catch when Heather compared Natalie to a horse... okay Heather.

Was I the only one who went and learned the dance?? probs.

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SporkGoddess: Yes Emma had originally tried out for the show when they were first casting but daddy dearest didn't help her get the role.

I'm okay with the Emma boot. Her problem was not singing or dancing talent - at least what they've shown, she doesn't have a soft side. The judges have commented on it before and even tonite. She can't play the vulnerable Elle - for whatever reason, it is not in her acting chops. Autumn has shown that range - and you can teach dancing.

I don't think Emma has been a bitch - I don't know her personally and I doubt the people calling her a bitch know her either. Instead of saying she gets favors because of her father, it may be that her relationship isn't doing her any good. For whatever reason, while the Zaks name might open a door or two, she hasn't stepped through it, and she's not 20 years old anymore. So, now, people look at her and think "Hmm, Jerry Zaks daughter - doors have opened - but no big roles yet, Must not be too good." And then groupthink sets in. This show was her chance to step out of the groupthink mode - perhaps she thought it was going to be a phonein show ala Grease - and not a Bernie Telsey special.

I've had bronchitis several times in my laugh. I was not coughing every minute. You feel like crap with little energy. I usually had a high fever as well. Emma got diagnosed with bronchitis, and it takes a few days to get over it. This show is boom, boom, boom, day after day. So, I don't think she was lying about her bronchitis.

I think Natalie and Bailey come off the best in the auditions. I also think Autumn would nail the role more.

I’m glad Emma’s gone. First the “I quit smoking” was her excuse, now her bronchitis... sorry, buh-bye!

I like everyone who’s left now, Lauren being my favorite. I would cast Lauren as Elle and Bailey (or maybe Rhiannon) as Margot. After this week, I’m really liking Natalie too. People keep saying that Autumn is the winner and everyone seems to like her, but to be honest, her performances have disappointed me these last couple of weeks. I’m glad she’s sticking around though and we'll see...

See above^

I assume Christian is highly against the show, Andy is playing Emmett.

How have people seen episode 6 already?

Here are the comments of the full performance videos.

Episode 6 -

Autumn: "After a breakthrough in rehearsals, Autumn rocks this challenging dramatic song."

Lauren: "She may be the youngest of all the girls, but Lauren proves that she's got a Broadway-ready voice."

Natalie: "Natalie hopes her newly blonde hairdo will help the judges see her as Elle Woods."

Bailey: "Although she's shined in the past, the judges felt something was lacking in Bailey's audition this week."

Rhiannon: "For the first time, the judges doubt whether or not Rhiannon has the vocal chops needed to handle the role of Elle."

Updated On: 7/1/08 at 03:24 AM

So this will air on next week's episode?
I was wondering when they would bring Emmett into the picture - it's about time!

Can't wait to see Andy!
I always get a little jealous when they get to meet and perform with the cast members, so idk how I'm gonna be watching them with Andy.

Anyone going on the 23rd? I have tickets for the evening show!

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I wanted to see what the judges thought about the girls changing the game and making up their own superlatives. It's like they totally dropped it out of the show!

I wonder if the judges actually believe the bullSH*T they're sprouting.

For starters...there's a separate thread for spoilers.

"Anyone going on the 23rd? I have tickets for the evening show!"

I'd heard the winner isn't starting until late August now.

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The judges are very vague and non-helpful. I feel for those girls. They are being put through the ringer by a bunch of hacks who use expressions like "that wasn't Elle-like". The bitchy queen dance captain yesterday was short and bitchy to the girls pointing his finger in their faces. I doubt he talks that way to the cast. I also dont understand why Paul Canaan is there. I know he's in the show but it feels like a lame "we need to get a queer eye in here" move. He just gets all diva with the girls when he likes their performace. I would prefer having Christian Borle or a lead from the show in that judges position rather than a queen with too much spray tan and frosting.

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