You already know what the rest of the Legally Blonde girls have been doing since the show — so I figured I’d hit you with an update on what FMP’s (that’s “Formerly Missing Persons”) Cassie S. and Rhiannon have been up to. (Oh, and for the record, Lauren swears she’s alive and well, and told me she’s gearing up to go on the LB tour as Elle’s understudy!)

And speaking of Elle Woods, Bailey’s performance last night was UNBELIEVABLE! Check back later today for a Q&A where Bailey answers your top questions PLUS live video coverage of her opening night.

CASSIE S.

What have you been up to since we last saw you?
I have been training! YAY!! Plus I have been spending lots of time with my nephew (because they do grow up FAST!) I’ve also been teaching, which is such a pleasure, and — of course! — working. I have a few things in the works right now and next up is a guest star on the Showtime hit, DEXTER. So mostly, I have been auditioning and growing up!!!

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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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Okay, it’s Tuesday afternoon, and I’m still not fully recovered from the drama of last night’s Legally Blonde. And from the way the judges assessed the four (now three!) remaining girls, it’s obvious they’ve been reading my scouting report. Except, I’m not sure I totally agree with their decision to give Lauren the boot. Sure, she’s young, but we’ve known that from the get-go. And to me, vocal chops definitely outweigh that mysteriously unquantifiable “It” factor.

But what do you all think? Were the judges right to eliminate Lauren based on her (alleged) immaturity? More importantly, who do you think will be the next girl cut before it comes down to the final two?

With the Legally Blonde girls whittled down to the Final Four, the judges definitely have their work cut out for them in tonight’s episode. So I figured I’d help them out by taking a closer look at what each Elle Woods wannabe brings to the table.

Finalist: Autumn
Strengths: Singing, acting, affinity for chihuahuas
Weaknesses: Dancing in “Pepto pink” stiletto boots, keeping down her lunch
Best Elle Trait: Determination. This former brunette has refused to give up despite several near-eliminations (and one yak-attack)

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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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After all that talk about how the “surprise challenge” (i.e. deciding who’s the worst singer/dancer/actress, etc) wasn’t “in the spirit of Elle,” I figured the Legally Blonde girls were pretty much a united front. Which is why I was surprised to see Emma lash out at the other girls the moment after she got cut.

To be fair, Emma’s surprise at being eliminated was totally understandable. Frankly, I’m not sure why she was even in the Bottom 2 to begin with, seeing as she’s consistently out-performed several of the other girls despite having bronchitis (and, um, requiring a spitoon!) but, that said, I wasn’t prepared to see her angelic Reese Witherspoon face turn all frowny as she complained about the unfairness of it all and rudely dismissed former BFF’s Lauren, Bailey and Rhiannon as “little girls.”

Sheesh, we get it Emma — you’re a superstar in the making who’s been singing Broadway showtunes since before you were toilet-trained. Anyway, here’s the thing: everyone knows that you’ve got talent. But you need to remember that sometimes, being a good performer means knowing when to just smile and bow out gracefully. And your exit was anything but.

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.”

Right about now, Mariah Carey, whose beauty is, quite simply, jaw-dropping, just came down and greeted the girls — the girls being Lauren, Whitney and Audrina. And some insider knowledge: Lauren, in a Tufi Duek maxi dress, is even teensier in real life and looks even more Neutrogena-fresh than she does on the show, if you can believe that. Audrina’s wearing over $5K worth of ice and a floaty vintage yellow dress (we hit her up in the bathroom and she kindly let us check the tag) and could double as a Greek goddess. And she seemed adorably shy when she saw herself on the big screen.

When Spencer popped up on the screen, the crowd boo’ed him like Jessica Simpson at a Cowboys game. (Maybe it’s a good thing he’s not here.) But the Gotham crowd cheered when Brody’s smiling face lit up the screen. Apparently Gotham is team Brody all the way. But maybe not for long. And we’re gonna guess that Lauren is definitely not rooting for that team. But is there even room for BroJo in Lauren’s life anymore? From the looks of the models here rocking her covet-worthy new line, Lauren may be too busy for boys. Or at least Brody. (And we have a feeling the mustachioed Matthias might just be a one-night-in-Paris situation.)

Oh, and we just had a Lauren close-up, and, in a very Carrie Bradshaw move, she’s wearing a gold ring with her name on it – looks like Lauren’s finally coming first!

PS: The mini ice cream cones they’re passing around for dessert = delish!

Looks like Brody Jenner is finally ready to commit… but not to Lauren Conrad! Want to see her reaction?
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