Snaps for Bailey! As I told you yesterday, the Legally Blonde winner took the Broadway stage Wednesday night and showed everyone in the theater that she was born to play the role of Elle Woods! Plus, Bailey found time to chat with us about what it was like stepping into Laura Bell's hot-pink shoes. Check out this video of her opening night curtain call (and post-performance interview!) then read on to find out how winning Legally Blonde has completely changed her life.
After the jump, read on to see what was going through Bailey's mind on the day before her big show.
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Sure, tonight's Legally Blonde finale will determine which pink lady gets the role of a lifetime. But there were so many memorable moments this season that I figured it was time for a quick impromptu highlights reel. So here, in no particular order, are the Best Moments From This Season's Legally Blonde.
• The unforgettable afternoon I spent riding around New York City in a giant, hot pink double-decker bus -- with 50 identically-dressed Elle Woods clones who spent the better part of five hours screaming "Omigod, you guys!"
• The (first) time our beloved Seth Rudetsky ripped on Lauren for being poker-faced and Bailey for being inappropriately dressed...all while strutting around in a form-fitting wife beater.
• The week everyone (suddenly) started saying "She threw us under a bus."
• The first ever 'Dumb Blonde' Question! This week, I wondered aloud whether Cassie O's exit would inspire Cassie S to drop her initial and just be known as....Cassie. (It didn't).
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Every Wednesday, I struggle with a minor bout of Legally Blonde withdrawal. So to compensate, I’ve decided to start out each Hump Day morning with a dumb blonde question inspired by my favorite Elle Woods wannabes. (Like “Deep Thoughts, by Jack Handey,” only blonder!)
This week, we watched as Autumn hit all the right notes, Bailey shined in the face of ill-fitting hat adversity, Rhiannon ran out of steam and poor little triple-threat Lauren was belatedly informed that she's far too young for the part.
So which of the remaining three girls will go on to achieve future greatness as the star of Legally Blonde: The Musical? Unfortunately, you'll have to wait til next Monday to find out! Meanwhile, it's time for this week's Dumb Blonde question. And this time, it's more like a blind item -- or should I say "blonde" item?
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Every Wednesday, I struggle with a minor bout of Legally Blonde withdrawal. So to compensate, I’ve decided to start out each Hump Day morning with a dumb blonde question inspired by my favorite Elle Woods wannabes. (Like “Deep Thoughts, by Jack Handey,” only blonder!)
This week, the girls endured mega-makeovers, cried with Laura Bell Bundy and performed what looks to be the most emotionally draining ballad in Broadway musical history. And while the newly fair-haired Natalie emerged as the challenge winner, she was unable to capitalize on her advantage (a private one-on-one date with Andy Karl -- the guy who very occasionally plays Emmett!) and was eventually sent home. Which leads me to this week's Dumb Blonde Question:
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Every Wednesday, I struggle with a minor bout of Legally Blonde withdrawal. So to compensate, I’ve decided to start out each Hump Day morning with a dumb blonde question inspired by my favorite Elle Woods wannabes. (Like “Deep Thoughts, by Jack Handey,” only blonder!)
From hardass choreographer Nick Kenkel (whose name is, amazingly, pronounced "cankle") to Emma's spitoon to the 4-inch "Pepto Bismol pink" stilettos, the girls had a lot to contend with this week. As a result, there were several great lines (e.g. Lauren's "This is not in the spirit of Elle!" and Natalie's insta-classic, "My talent will shine through my bad hair!") one embittered exit and one totally unexpected mid-audition regurgitation.
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This week, we sat through a nail-biting elimination and said goodbye to not one but TWO early favorites: Cassie S and Celina. So what's on tap for next week? I'm not sure, but it involves a weepy Lauren, a panic-stricken Rhiannon and a semi-hysterical/audition-fleeing Autumn. (Conceivably, this has something to do with the "surprise" challenge that forces the girls to throw the worst dancer/singer/actress under a bus!)
Check out this sneak peek at next week's episode and don't forget to tune in on Mon night to find out which girl the meanie casting director (Or perhaps the bitchy/flamboyant judge??) is going to "cut."
Every Wednesday, I struggle with a minor bout of Legally Blonde withdrawal. So to compensate, I’ve decided to start out each Hump Day morning with a dumb blonde question inspired by my favorite Elle Woods wannabes. (Like “Deep Thoughts, by Jack Handey,” only blonder!)
Finally, Hayley Duff's ominous prediction came true! On this week's Legally Blonde, the judges informed not one but TWO Broadway hopefuls that they "just [didn't] see her as the next Elle Woods." And as I watched casting director Bernard Telsey (and yes, I had to look up his name) stoically deliver the bad news, I couldn't help but wonder:
When will the other two judges have a chance to break some poor small-town girl's heart? Or is there some sort of a contractual agreement whereby Telsey is designated "Official Dream Destroyer?"
This week, we saw Cassie S separate herself from the rest of the group by accusing the other girls of not playing fair. Which can only mean one thing: confrontation time! And as the pressure heats up, next week's episode is all about Legally Blonde drama on stage AND off, with Celina accusing Cassie S of "ostracizing [her]self," the sort-of scary screenwriter judge barking, "What part of you thinks that Legally Blonde is about being subtle?" and enough tears to fill the Grand Canyon. Check out this sneak peek of next week's episode and let us know who you think could be up for the "surprise" elimination.
Every Wednesday, I struggle with a minor bout of Legally Blonde withdrawal. So to compensate, I’ve decided to start out each Hump Day morning with a dumb blonde question inspired by my favorite Elle Woods wannabes. (Like “Deep Thoughts, by Jack Handey,” only blonder!)
Today’s pseudo-philosophical question: Okay, we get it. That backstabby Cassie S (who producers have, apparently, decided will NOT be sans initial) totally effed over the other girls by claiming that they purposely tanked her solo. But seriously, what's with all the "She totally threw us under a bus?" comments. How did everyone know to say that? Was there some sort of a group vote? (And if so, when?)
Bonus question: Why did Hayley Duff (host-slash-mentor-slash-Hilary's older sis) keep terrifying the girls by saying "At least one of you must go home tonight?" Judging by the, well, judging panel, it didn't seem as though they ever considered cutting more than one girl.
After watching the Legally Blonde girls show off their thespian sides this week, I can't wait to see what happens when they perform their first group number together. Especially since tension already seems to be brewing between Cassie (formerly known as Cassie S) and the rest of the pink ladies. Check out these scenes from Monday night's all-new episode and tell us your predictions: Is Cassie right to separate herself from the rest of the group? Or will alienating the Elles -- and getting everyone all bend-and-snappy -- end up getting Cassie cut from the show?
