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Who Says The Girl Next Door Isn't Sexy?

Melissa Smith , U.S.A.
Date Posted: 04/25/07
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My parents had their hands full with me. I've always been an extremely outgoing, bubbly kind of girl and was always singing around the house. I always knew performing was what I wanted to do. I've never had a Plan B and there were no ifs, ands or buts about it. I was born in Canada and moved to Michigan in the fifth grade and then later to Los Angeles. I've been traveling the road as a performer and an artist for such a long time. In this industry, no one is an overnight success. There are a lot of trials and tribulations along the way. When people really do make it, it's such an accomplishment because so much hard work comes before it. I'm prepared for that, because I know my time will come. Being on The Search For The Next Pussycat Doll reality series brought me that much closer to my dreams.

It was really shocking for me to get cut from The Search For The Next Pussycat Doll. I was really surprised because, on the last show, ironically, I gave one of my best performances with my rendition of the Norah Jones song. I felt like I nailed the singing, I nailed the dancing-At the end of the day, I know in my heart I did my best.

I started coming to the realization that this is a TV show, not just another competition. For whatever reason, producers have to make strategic calls and I guess in the end, I felt like my story line wasn't as strong as Chelsea's was, so that's why they kept her and said goodbye to me.

In every reality show, you have the victim, the underdog, and the girl you think will get kicked off in the first show. But as it goes on, she gets better and better, and people start asking, "Okay, where's she going to go?" Throughout the series, producers played up the fact that Chelsea wasn't a trained dancer like the rest of us. But it was so funny because all the girls used to joke, "Chelsea, we know you really can dance; you're just faking it, and one day you're going to pull it out of your hat." In all of our interviews, at least one of us would tease her about it, but they never aired that. All along I did believe that the girl they chose would have to be a strong dancer.

The Pussycat Dolls were one of the first girl groups that could actually really dance and they're just incredibly fearless and entertaining to watch.


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I watched both Making the

By Singingsavvy, May 9, 2007 at 16:37

I watched both Making the band 3 season 2 and Search for the new doll. And as far as I can tell, she seemed fake. After reading this article, I still stand by my opinion. She is trying way too hard to come off innocent and sweet. But, she is a wonderful dancer and performer but voice wise... she sucks. It is okay, Macy Grey isn't an amazing singer. So she may have a chance.

I only spoke with Melissa

By Heather Wallace, May 10, 2007 at 14:30

I only spoke with Melissa for about 20 minutes, but she was extremely friendly - in fact, one of the friendliest interviews I've ever had. She also took the time to call me a week later and thank me. So, I have to say I disagree.

If I was only basing my opinion on what I saw on the show, I may feel differently, as the Pussycat Dolls reality show did highlight some catty moments, but that's television for you. Lord knows if I starred in a reality show, I'd get kicked off the island pretty quick, because I definitely have good moments...and bad. I'm just glad they aren't on film for all the world to judge.

Heather Wallace
senior editor
Orato Media Corp.

Re: Who Says The Girl Next Door Isn't Sexy?

By emtjason, July 2, 2008 at 04:10

I saw the pussy cat dolls perform a few years ago i dont think looking for another member will make them any better or what they were. I love live concerts and just got some tina turner tickets for my friends and I. Nothing compared to the pussy cat dolls but still fun.