[08/07/05 - Episode 13] The contestants reactions to Tara's departure were shown. There was also a moment at dinner where Brandon and Ty shared how they felt about being in the bottom three. Ty cried because he felt, being the only African-American contestant, that he has added weight on his shoulders. Celebrations for Jordis' birthday were also shown. She received a guitar shaped cake, and to her surprise, her boyfriend came out to visit her at the mansion as well. This weeks clinic was on how to work the press. Unlike the other clinics, this one was held at the Roosevelt Hotel. The contestants were asked questions from three different reporters. First, they were asked to share what their favorite INXS song was and to share their favorite experiences. Next, they were asked if they would miss a gig to go to the funeral of a family member. Finally, they were asked about relations with other contestants. To Dave and Tim's surprise, most of the contestants said they would not miss a gig, one way or another, for a funeral. They did praise Ty for thinking to the future, and felt that Brandon tends to ramble. During song selection, JD and Jessica both wanted "Come As You Are." JD eventually gave in, agreeing to take whatever song was left over, continuing with his "killing them with kindness" strategy. He got a dose of kindness back at him as Mig gave up his first choice to JD and took the remaining song. Once again, rehearsals were shown. Jessica came in hung over, which Paul (House Band leader) felt ruined her rehearsal time. Marty came in and took control of the band for practice on his song, and Suzie worked with the band to rearrange hers. [08/09/05 - Episode 14] Suzie - REM, "Losing My Religion" Mig - Free, "All Right Now" JD - Seal, "Crazy" Jessica - Nirvana, "Come As You Are" Jordis - Eric Clapton, "Layla" Marty - The Killers, "Mr. Brightside" (acoustic solo) Deanna - Doobie Brothers, "Long Train Running" Ty - Bob Marley, "No Woman No Cry" For the first time, we the viewers had a glance at the initial bottom three after the first few moments of voting. The three listed were Jessica, Brandon, and Deanna. [08/10/05 - Episode 15] To kick off the show, Brooke came out and revealed to the contestants who was in the bottom three. On top of this, she shared that at one time during voting, there was a five-way tie for the bottom three. JD and Suzie were the two additional names, however Deanna and JD climbed out, while Suzie joined Brandon and Jessica. Ty was asked to perform an encore of "No Woman No Cry" this week. Then Garry (bass) and Jon (drums) joined the house band for the following performances. Jessica - "Disappear" Brandon - "Don't Lose Your Head" Suzie - "Bitter Tears" Suzie saved herself and was asked to join the others. The band felt that Jessica needs to watch her pitch just a little bit, but it was Brandon who was eliminated this week.
The contestants reactions to Tara's departure were shown. There was also a moment at dinner where Brandon and Ty shared how they felt about being in the bottom three. Ty cried because he felt, being the only African-American contestant, that he has added weight on his shoulders. Celebrations for Jordis' birthday were also shown. She received a guitar shaped cake, and to her surprise, her boyfriend came out to visit her at the mansion as well. This weeks clinic was on how to work the press. Unlike the other clinics, this one was held at the Roosevelt Hotel. The contestants were asked questions from three different reporters. First, they were asked to share what their favorite INXS song was and to share their favorite experiences. Next, they were asked if they would miss a gig to go to the funeral of a family member. Finally, they were asked about relations with other contestants. To Dave and Tim's surprise, most of the contestants said they would not miss a gig, one way or another, for a funeral. They did praise Ty for thinking to the future, and felt that Brandon tends to ramble. During song selection, JD and Jessica both wanted "Come As You Are." JD eventually gave in, agreeing to take whatever song was left over, continuing with his "killing them with kindness" strategy. He got a dose of kindness back at him as Mig gave up his first choice to JD and took the remaining song. Once again, rehearsals were shown. Jessica came in hung over, which Paul (House Band leader) felt ruined her rehearsal time. Marty came in and took control of the band for practice on his song, and Suzie worked with the band to rearrange hers.
[08/09/05 - Episode 14] Suzie - REM, "Losing My Religion" Mig - Free, "All Right Now" JD - Seal, "Crazy" Jessica - Nirvana, "Come As You Are" Jordis - Eric Clapton, "Layla" Marty - The Killers, "Mr. Brightside" (acoustic solo) Deanna - Doobie Brothers, "Long Train Running" Ty - Bob Marley, "No Woman No Cry" For the first time, we the viewers had a glance at the initial bottom three after the first few moments of voting. The three listed were Jessica, Brandon, and Deanna. [08/10/05 - Episode 15] To kick off the show, Brooke came out and revealed to the contestants who was in the bottom three. On top of this, she shared that at one time during voting, there was a five-way tie for the bottom three. JD and Suzie were the two additional names, however Deanna and JD climbed out, while Suzie joined Brandon and Jessica. Ty was asked to perform an encore of "No Woman No Cry" this week. Then Garry (bass) and Jon (drums) joined the house band for the following performances. Jessica - "Disappear" Brandon - "Don't Lose Your Head" Suzie - "Bitter Tears" Suzie saved herself and was asked to join the others. The band felt that Jessica needs to watch her pitch just a little bit, but it was Brandon who was eliminated this week.
Suzie - REM, "Losing My Religion" Mig - Free, "All Right Now" JD - Seal, "Crazy" Jessica - Nirvana, "Come As You Are" Jordis - Eric Clapton, "Layla" Marty - The Killers, "Mr. Brightside" (acoustic solo) Deanna - Doobie Brothers, "Long Train Running" Ty - Bob Marley, "No Woman No Cry" For the first time, we the viewers had a glance at the initial bottom three after the first few moments of voting. The three listed were Jessica, Brandon, and Deanna.
[08/10/05 - Episode 15] To kick off the show, Brooke came out and revealed to the contestants who was in the bottom three. On top of this, she shared that at one time during voting, there was a five-way tie for the bottom three. JD and Suzie were the two additional names, however Deanna and JD climbed out, while Suzie joined Brandon and Jessica. Ty was asked to perform an encore of "No Woman No Cry" this week. Then Garry (bass) and Jon (drums) joined the house band for the following performances. Jessica - "Disappear" Brandon - "Don't Lose Your Head" Suzie - "Bitter Tears" Suzie saved herself and was asked to join the others. The band felt that Jessica needs to watch her pitch just a little bit, but it was Brandon who was eliminated this week.
To kick off the show, Brooke came out and revealed to the contestants who was in the bottom three. On top of this, she shared that at one time during voting, there was a five-way tie for the bottom three. JD and Suzie were the two additional names, however Deanna and JD climbed out, while Suzie joined Brandon and Jessica. Ty was asked to perform an encore of "No Woman No Cry" this week. Then Garry (bass) and Jon (drums) joined the house band for the following performances. Jessica - "Disappear" Brandon - "Don't Lose Your Head" Suzie - "Bitter Tears" Suzie saved herself and was asked to join the others. The band felt that Jessica needs to watch her pitch just a little bit, but it was Brandon who was eliminated this week.
