Pussycat Dolls Present

Pussycat Dolls Present
Created by	Robin Antin
Starring	Nicole Scherzinger Robin Antin Lil' Kim Ron Fair Mark McGrath
Opening theme	Don't Cha
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	8
Production
Executive producer	Ken Mok
Running time	60 min.
Original release
Network	The CW
Release	March 6,2007- – present

The winner of the show will be featured on the sophomore album of The Pussycat Dolls, Double the Trouble.

In the UK, the show started airing on T4 (the Channel 4 weekend teenage block programming slot) on April 1 2007. In Australia, the show is being aired on Channel Ten starting April 1st 2007.

Host

• Mark McGrath

Judges

• Robin Antin
• Lil' Kim
• Ron Fair

Episode Listing

1. The Auditions

In the series premiere episode, Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin is on the hunt for a beautiful and talented singer/dancer who has what it takes to join one of the world's most successful performing and recording acts. Some of the gorgeous and gifted participants are great singers, some are great dancers and some have a creative style all their own.

When the final eighteen contestants are separated into groups to learn song and dance for their final audition, the girls are presented with an unexpected obstacle that requires some to work even harder at their chance in the spotlight.

After a long day of rehearsals, the girls learn they will be going to a Pussycat Dolls concert and will have a chance to meet the band. Out of the thousands of gifted hopefuls who audition, only nine young women will have the chance to become the newest member of the Pussycat Dolls. The nine selected women were Brittany, Jaime, Sisely, Mariela, Anastacia, Chelsea, Melissa S, Asia and Melissa R.

Special guests include lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger, co-choreographer Mikey Minden and host Mark McGrath.

2. Welcome to the Dollhouse

The final nine girls move into their Los Angeles loft and are separated into groups of three to learn a song and dance routine. With the help of Robin Antin and Pussycat Dolls co-choreographer Mikey Minden, the girls must work together on their performances, but one group leaves a member out of their practice sessions, causing tension.

After a long day of rehearsals, Robin takes the girls out to a Hollywood hot spot. Just as the girls start to unwind, Robin surprises them with the task of dancing in a glass box in front of the club crowd, leaving one hopeful, Brittany to be eliminated. Reason for elimination: Showing only the sexy side of the Pussycat Dolls rather than a more classy doll.

The judges (Grammy Award-winner Lil' Kim, Antin and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair). Special guest includes Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta.

3. The Transformation

Pussycat Doll Kimberly stops by the house to help divide the final eight girls into two groups. Each group must master a new song and dance routine.

As a result of long rehearsal hours combined with little sleep, one girl gives attitude to the vocal coach. Robin surprises the girls with makeovers by her brother, celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin.

Later, the girls meet up with Ron Fair in the recording studio, where they record vocals to a Pussycat Dolls song, prompting one girl to have an emotional breakdown. The judges send Jaime home. Reason for elimination: Not owning the stage, rather reserved and held back.

Judges include Grammy Award-winner Lil' Kim, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair. Special guests include Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin and Pussycat Dolls' manager Jeff Haddad.

4. She Dances Like a Drag Queen

Pussycat Dolls Carmit and Ashley stop by the house to give some inspirational advice on creativity and sexiness to the final seven girls. Robin chooses team captains to hand pick a group for a disco-inspired performance and one singer is not pleased when she is chosen last.

Tempers erupt when one girl makes an unwelcome comment to her teammate. Later, the dance studio heats up when Robin introduces the girls to male dancers. Each girl is challenged with the task of teaching their male partner choreography, and one girl develops a crush during the process. The judges send Sisely home. Reason for elimination: Her wonderful God given 'unique' talents weren't strong enough to prove she was able to fluctuate into different areas of music.

Judges include Grammy Award-winner Lil' Kim, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair. Special guests include Pussycat Dolls Carmit Bachar and Ashley Roberts.

5. Vegas, Baby

The Pussycat Dolls' manager informs the remaining six they are booked for a show in Las Vegas at the Pussycat Dolls Lounge - that night! The girls quickly realize the challenges of learning new choreography while on a moving tour bus.

After the show, the girls release their stress in different ways, one girl demanding a hamburger after a gourmet meal and another gorging on desserts after complaining about her weight all day.

The girls perform duets for the judges and Mariela is sent home. Reason for elimination: Being the best dancer in the competition, it was a hard choice to let go of. Chelsea and Mariela in the bottom two proved that they both had their strengths and weaknesses. The main key was that in the shortest period of time, who will overcome their weaknesses and rise to the occasion?

Judges include Grammy Award-winner Lil' Kim, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair. The special guest is Pussycat Dolls manager Jeff Haddad.

6. Dancin' With the Dolls

The competition heats up when the girls audition for last-minute spots as back-up dancers with the Pussycat Dolls for a live televised performance. The girls are crushed when they learn that only some will be given the opportunity to perform with the Dolls.

Back at the loft, one contestant gets emotional about being so close to the prize and worries her family won't approve, while another picks on her competition. The final five perform for the judges and Anastacia is sent home.

Judges include Grammy Award-winner Lil' Kim, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair. Special guest includes Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton.

7. The Fantastic Four

The remaining four girls compete in a challenge that tests their media skills. The girls perform in a mock-commercial and photoshoot, later participating in interviews. In the end, the four girls face elimination, singing solo for the first time in the competition. One girl is eliminated and must hang up her boa.

8. The Girl Who Becomes A Doll

The remaining three contestants compete in the final competition to see which girl will become a member in the Grammy-nominated group the Pussycat Dolls.

Trivia

• Lead vocalist of the Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger, was also discovered on a reality show; The WB's reality series Popstars, where she was used to create the female vocal group Eden's Crush.

• Two girls who tried out for the show but did not make the cut were contestants at Miss Teen USA 2005: Natascha Bessez, Miss New York Teen USA 2005 and Kelli Crossley, Miss Nevada Teen USA 2005. A third beauty queen from the same system, Miss West Broward USA 2007 Chelsea Korka, was chosen to be a part of the top nine and is now in the top 4.

• The house in which the contestants live is the same house used in America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4.

• One of the girls in the top eighteen, Sandra McCoy, appeared in the film Cry Wolf as Mercedes.

• Three in the group of contestants that performed Buttons were of Filipino descent (Melissa R, Sandra, Asia), and lead singer Nicole of the Pussycat Dolls is also quarter-Filipino.

• Melissa S. was also a finalist in Making the Band 3 - Season 2. She made it to the end but was not picked to join the band at the final elimination.

International airings

• The Netherlands - Veronica
• Philippines - ETC Entertainment Central
• Canada - MuchMusic, CityTV
• Australia - Channel Ten

External links

• Official website

Episode	Song 1	Artist 1	Performers 1	Song 2	Artist 2	Performers 2	Song 3	Artist 3	Performers 3	Eliminated
The Auditions	Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)	The Pussycat Dolls	Sisely, Brittany, Mariela, Shauntae, Melissa S, Catherine	Buttons	The Pussycat Dolls	Jaime, Kelli, Ewa, Melissa R., Sandra, Asia	I Don't Need A Man	The Pussycat Dolls	Anjelia, Chelsea, Jasmin, Anastacia, Natascha, Robyn	Anjelia, Jasmin, Natascha, Robyn, Kelli, Eva, Shauntae, Catherine, Sandra
Welcome to the Dollhouse	Crazy In Love	Beyoncé	Chelsea, Melissa S. and Asia	Pon De Replay	Rihanna	Anastacia, Melissa R. and Sisely	1, 2 Step	Ciara	Jaime, Mariela and Brittany	Brittany
The Transformation	Free Your Mind	En Vogue	Melissa S., Asia, Mariela and Anastacia	Heartbreaker	Pat Benatar	Jaime, Sisely, Chelsea and Melissa R.				Jaime
She Dances Like a Drag Queen	Shame	Evelyn "Champagne" King	Chelsea, Mariela and Anastacia	Don't Leave Me This Way	Thelma Houston	Asia, Melissa R., Melissa S. and Sisely				Sisely
Vegas, Baby	Un-Break My Heart	Toni Braxton	Melissa S. and Anastacia	I Turn To You	Christina Aguilera	Chelsea and Mariela	I Don't Want to Miss a Thing	Aerosmith	Asia and Melissa R.	Mariela
Dancin' With The Dolls	Big Spender	Shirley Bassey	Melissa S., Asia, Chelsea, Anastacia, Melissa R.	Fever	Peggy Lee	Melissa S., Asia, Chelsea, Anastacia, Melissa R.	The Pink Panther Theme	Henry Mancini	Melissa S., Asia, Chelsea, Anastacia, Melissa R.	Anastacia