I Know My Kid’s a Star Recap - Episode 7 - Host-ility
On this episode, the mothers’ claws come out…
…and the kids are right there to show just how impressionable they are!
The episode begins with Danny busting in the house at 6 a.m. yelling for everyone to wake up. His cock-a-doodle-doing makes him something like a plucked rooster — featherless but red all over. No one’s happy about this, which is best illustrated in Pam’s general appearance.
And really, having everyone get up and immediately appear on camera may be the least humane move this show has ever pulled.
Danny tells them they have an hour to get prepared to convene on his turf. The endlessly savvy Helene realizes that this must mean…
Her correspondingly savvy daughter realizes that this must mean…
…it’s time to turn on.
It turns out that Helene is correct.
First the parents are interviewed. Danny acts like the spark in this psychological powder keg, asking which mother deserves to be voted off. Shannon pipes up by naming Helene, since she lives with her mother.
“Spoken by a true beauty-pageant queen, there,” counters Helene. Shannon shoots back, “I can’t help that!” as though being a pageant queen is hardwired into her DNA. IT’S NOT A CHOICE! Danny asks which kid will end up in rehab first. Shannon and Gigi both agree that it’s Mary Jo. “On her way!” says Gigi, as though the pressure she puts on Alai isn’t enough to drive a fish to drink. At one point, Gigi tosses in, “Pam’s also been married to a man who dresses like a woman,” much to Shannon’s delight.
Pam basically confirms this in a solo interview, explaining that the marriage was short and she doesn’t really talk about her husbands. I wish she would more often: this only makes her whole situation more fascinating. Although, equally awesome is another thing she says during a solo interview: “Gigi is just an evil bitch.” Heh. That’s a season-wide summary of one person’s character arc if ever there were.
Also fascinating: Shannon doesn’t know what a casting couch is. Being in Hollywood must be like being on another planet. She doesn’t understand these creatures and their strange ways! Soon the parents are dismissed and they get about 15 minutes to prep their kids for their interview.
As the moms look on…
…the kids answer Danny’s questions, and they’re just as cutthroat as their parents.
Between kids shouting over each other, Danny wonders who’s the biggest brat. Mary Jo pipes up and says it’s Alai. She adds that Alai shouldn’t be there because, “she’s not that talented.” These kids are just endlessly adorable. Speaking of, Cheyenne does a hyper impersonation of…her mom? One of the moms?
All of the moms? Rocky? And then she launches into an impromptu sales pitch when Danny asks who should be the next kid star (cutting off McKenzie, btw)…
“Um, I think that I’m really the next child star ’cause I just live to perform. Like, singing, see I’ll just sing right on the spot. (Sings a few lines from Heart’s ‘Alone.’) See I’m always ready to perform. I’m always on! On! On!” I would love to know exactly what she’s on so I can get some for myself.
Alai asks if she can deliver a monologue she and her mom wrote.
It’s this and it’s weird. The whole time she’s saying it, I can only imagine that bug character they had to voice in the voice-over challenge. Suddenly, I’m sooo in the mood for a picnic!
After Alai’s monologue, the interview challenge is over. At home, more casting couch discussion ensues. Helene points out how common it is to some mild protesting by Shannon. Helene sums up the mindset thusly: “They don’t know what the casting couch is, but you know what? They know how to marry men for money and they know how to have men pay for their fake boobs. So you know what? Pah to that!”
Hmmm. I’m still on the fence as to whether or not “Pah to that!” is a worthy successor to Rocky’s, “So bam!” And speaking of Rocky, I so wish that she were around for the casting couch conversation. No matter where she falls on the matter, you know what she’d have to say about it would be uniquely…her. But I suppose you could say that for any issue.
Then we see Gigi and Shannon talking outside about today’s challenge.
Gigi imitates Cheyenne’s singing, amusingly but not accurately. She also tells Alai of her plans for Pam, since she feels that Mary Jo unfairly attacked Alai during the radio interview.
“I’m gonna rip into her and her daughter so bad she’ll wish that she was never here. And if Helene wants to get into it, I got some stuff to say to her, too. So…” Pass that dish, mom. We’re having resentment family-style tonight!
Meanwhile, Helene and Pam talk because they have some sort of makeshift alliance or something.
“I just hope the end of this doesn’t get really vicious,” says Helene. Uh, too late. Too late by, like, a whole challenge. To wit, Gigi soon comes in and asks to speak with Pam. Pam wonders if this will yield screaming and explains to Gigi, “I’m not gonna give you your drama moment.” If this were a Secret Santa, her words might hold some weight, because you know that no matter what, Gigi’s gonna take her drama moment. And so she does.
She feels as though Pam set Mary Jo up to throw Alai under the bus. Mary Jo has the wherewithal to initiate her own under-the-bus-throwing, thank you very much! Their shouting escalates to the point of hilarity: Gigi tells Pam, “Take your ass back to Celebration, Fla.!” With a name like Celebration, who wouldn’t want to return? The conversation ends with Pam leaving the room and Gigi vowing to kick her ass. You knkow she wouldn’t do it, but hey, it’s the thought that counts.
Danny comes over with a new challenge: the kids will try out for a hosting gig.
Preparation ensues. Alai throws too many words into her reading. Business as usual.
Then, auditions take place.
McKenzie is up first…
She’s pretty big and over-the-top, but it kinda words given the set-up. Marki likes it. When she’s done, McKenzie says, “I don’t know why, but I remind myself of Dr. Phil.” It’s probably the alopecia.
Alai stops after every line, like she’s reading a telegraph. This is how Gigi advised her to do it, so she owns up to it being her fault. That’s more than I’d ever expect from Gigi. Kudos!
Cheyenne is oddly subdued to the point of erasing her identity, according to Marki. It’s like she’s taking whatever McKenzie is hiding under her lettuce.
Mary Jo is bubbly and natural. She’s so great that Marki doesn’t have a single note for her. Imagine rendering Marki speechless! Imagine!
And then: more smack-talking with Gigi.
“If Pam tries to verbally whatever, I will rip her. I will shred her.” Hold on there, Freddy Krueger. What if Pam tries to verbally juggle poodles. That’d be worth not shredding her just to see it play out, right?
While Gigi’s talking, Pam’s listening.
And then, after Alai catches her, the jig is up.
Gigi’s response to the news?
“Tell Robin to come around from the corner and face Batman.” Funny that she calls herself “Batman” but acts like Catwoman. Reow! But also, how awesome would it be to see Gigi dressed up like Batman during the elimination round?
No such luck, though. Marki’s more critical than usual in the parents-only portion: McKenzie got lost, Cheyenne was too fake (she gave too much and too little, respectively, in this week’s challenges), Alai was too monologuey and Mary Jo was too awesome. Marki asks how things are in the house and she might as well be asking if anyone’s ever danced with the devil in the pale moon light.
Pam explains that Gigi accused her of setting up Mary Jo to go after Alai. That’s a chain of communication that spans generations. Gigi flips out…
The highlight? “Where’s the ponytail you wear? It’s probably up Helene’s butt.” Shoving a ponytail up someone’s butt sounds like a logistical nightmare, to say the least.
Anyway, Gigi’s outburst pretty much proves Danny’s suspicions: Gigi, simply, is not ready for Hollywood and she is sent home.
On the way out, Gigi tells Alai to have more confidence, which is a hard thing to just will, especially when you’re being commanded to do so. HOWEVER, it is impressive that Gigi shows affection to both Mary Jo…
…and her daughter.
I really thought that Gigi was going to come down hard on Alai for being eliminated. The shot above is about the most reassuring one that’s ever run on this blog.
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May 5th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Shannon- I have too look into your b ook. I;m sorry that you lost your mother. I’m going through a similar thing at the moment . my father is just killing himself from alcholism, n othing much left of hijm but skin and bones. I just dont; know what to do for him anymore. Its really scary because he wiont listen to anymore and stop drinking and i know sooner or laser i;m going to loose him. what do you do when your face with something like that? -hugs and blessings Jennifer
May 5th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
GO MCKENZIE—–GO MCKENZIE
SHANNON WE WILL BE THERE WATCHING, POPCORN AND ALL
MAKE SURE MCKENZIE GETS A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP, BUT MOST OF ALL KEEP HER AWAY FROM MARY JO AND HER WICKED MOTHER.
GO GO MCKENZIE..WE WILL TRY TO NAME OUR MASCOT AFTER YOU.
GLOUSTERS MCKENZIE, WHIP BUTT GIRL.
SHANNON WE JUST GOT INTO THIS GAME———-WE’RE ROOTING FOR YA!
May 5th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
wow,,i think missy has a point. it does come across that there is only a few people on here, defending pam and mary jo. so something is funny.
but DR. Simpson, all principles are Dr’s..before you go there. played some good head games.
so until tuesday.
all iIhave to say is GO SHANNON AND MCKENZIE
SHANNONK…WATCH PAM WITH OPENED EYES.
MCKENZIE, MOST OF THE WORLD IS ROOTING FOR YOU KID
BE YOURSELF, AND DO YOUR BEST. KICK MARY JO’S BUTT
WE LOVE YOU MCKENZIE
May 5th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
it is so funny how as soon as the guy named Mike, said something about mary jo’s brother. he wants to pop up and say something. this proves OUR theory. That there is only a small gorup of pam’s and mary jo’ so-called fans out there,,,and this is what we all thought from the beginning.
so mr.psycologist..you played yourself.
now,,you all read the boards and the blogs,,and see how many people are behind MCKENZIE,,AND SHANNON.
MARY JO,,WILL NOT WIN,,SHE WILL NOT GO TO HOLLYWOOD.
SHE AND HER BACKSTABBING MOTHER,,WILL GO HOME TUESDAY NIGHT,,,,,THIS TIME I WILL BE FRONT AND CENTER. GOOD BYE
AND TO THE “MIND DOCTOR” YOU SHOULD GO TO COLLEGE TO BECOME A PSYC,,,YOU NEED IT.
YOU GO ,,MIKE SIMPSON THE TRUTH HAS BEEN REVEILED,
IAM GOING TO BED NOW, I .LIKE THE GREAT PRINCIPLE,,MIKE SIMPSON,,HAVE A REAL JOB.
SO DONT BOTHER TO ANSWER THIS BLOG,,I WILL NOT READ IT, SEE YOU ALL TUESDAY.
PAM YOU BETTER BE ON YOUR KNEES PRAYING, ,BECAUSE YOUR GOING TO NEED IT.
AND I PROMISE YOU IAM NOT GIGI……IAM MISSY, FROM NEWCASTLE DELAWRE
May 5th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I agree with Mary Jo’s brother. He is right anyone on the show could win. Everyone has the same opportunity. Mary Jo is just more talented than most! mary Jo has way more fans than the people on the show think.
May 5th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
This is Mary Jo’s brother and that is not me….
I have only posted on here a couple times… And dont worry, i bet there are people on here that are Gigi’s friends also… Everybody’s friends post on here becuase they want to support each others dreams. Some of my friend have posted from my house to supports my mom and sister.
Every kid on this show has a chance at Hollywood, it just depends on how hard they work at it…
May 5th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Mary these comments are so dumb! You are without a doubt the best one one the show ans whatever happens just remember that! Just keep doing what you are doing and show everyone watching the show that you truly are a star
May 5th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
DUDE,,,,,, SO NOW YOU ARE A PSYCHOLOGIST,,,,,,,THATS REAL FUNNY..IF YOU ARE AND I DOUBT VERY SERIOUSLY THAT YOU ARE. YOU WOULD HAVE MORE COMPASSION FOR A WOMAN LIKE GIGI,,WHO ONLY WANTS THE BEST FOR HER DAUGHTER,,BUT MAY HAVE SOME ANGER ISSUES.
SO YOUR LAST BLOG TO ME PROVES THAT YOU ARE EITHER PAMS EX-HUSBAND WHO DRESSES UP IN DRAG,,,OR JUST SOME CLOSE FREIND OR RELATIVE, ON HERE DEFENDING HER.
EITHER WAY, MY WIFE AND I ALL THE CHILDREN NOTHING BUT SUCCESS.
YOU AND I COULD GO BACK AND FOURTH,,FOREVER. I SIMPLY WANTED TO SAY, STOP BASHING GIGI….SHE IS A MOTHER, JUST LIKE THE REST.
YOU ARE PROBALLY MARY JO’S BIG BROTHER OR COUSIN ” IT” , SO I WILL NOT CONTINUE THIS WITH YOU. MY STUDENTS AWAIT ME IN THE MORNING. GOOD NIGHT ALL
May 5th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Jennifer,
Great story! Never stop chasing your dreams. The book I was reading is called “90 Minutes in Heaven”. My mama died 3 years ago and when I need a little extra comfort, I seem to find it in this book.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
One more thing almost everyone will agree that Gigi is her own demise!! Back at you Gigi (or whoever you are) I truly don’t know Pam but it seems as you are the one jumping on the defense bandwagon. Thank you for helping prove my theory!!
May 5th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Laura,
Thank you for the extreme vote of confidence!
Shannon & McKenzie
May 5th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Corinne
I know she is my daughter so of course I agree with you about the cute thing. However, I must reassure about one thing. McKenzie never feels pressure. How not or why not, I’ll never understand. No matter how big or small the crowd or the task, she is as cool as a cucumber. I guess it’s because she is so comfortable with who she is as a person and she truly believes this type of life is what God has planned for her. Somehow, her dad and I just got stuck in the middle.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Mike,
If you go back through the blog you will see where Gigi took the time to once again bash Pam. Alai did the same with Mary Jo. They posted under their names so it is pretty obvious she has nothing better to do with her time.
no, I do not know either but I do know the other post seem way to emotionally attached to be just a viewer. I am a psychologist by trade.
Also, everyone that I talk with just love Mary Jo!!!
Go back and read the blog and tell me how wonderful Gigi’s post was (lol) She is just as bitter and ugly as she was on the show and that is why I took the time to post.
It doesn’t take a psychic to read the blog (lol)
May 5th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
mary Jo you are great way to do your thing and kick everyones butt!
you and your mom are a great team and dont let any of the other people on the show bring you down!
May 5th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Mel,
McKenzie worked so hard while we were out there. She’s someone who listens very well which makes for a quick learner. THANK GOODNESS!!
May 5th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
TO JENNLA AND DAVIDJON: (OR WHO EVER YOU ARE)
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW YOU TWO PHYSICS CAN ACTUALLY SAY THAT ITS GIGI, POSTING ANYTHING ON THIS BLOG. IAM SURE THAT SHE AND HER FAMILY HAS BETTER THINGS TO DO THEN WORRY ABOUT PAM AND MARY JO.
IAM SO SICK OF THE “POOR PAM AND MARY JO” CRAP. I AGREE THAT PAM DIDNT SCREEM AND SHOUT LIKE GIGI DID. BUT WHAT PAM DID WAS UNDERHANDED ,AND SNEAKY.
NOTHING GOOD WILL COME OUT OFF WHAT SHE DID.
DONT GIVE SO MUCH CREDIT TO SUCH A DISHONEST WOMAN.
GIGI,,DIDNT HAVE ANY PROBLEM TELLING PAM OR ANYONE ELSE ,FOR THAT MATTER, OFF DURING THE SHOW. SO WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT SHE HAS TO ADDRESS HER IN THIS BLOG.
LIFE GOES ON FOR THE BEST OF US…JEALOUS? OF WHAT? MARY JO IS NOT GOING TO WIN.
SHE IS A FAR CRY FROM THE OTHER TWO LOVELY, LITTLE GIRLS.
IT MAY BE OBVIOUS TO THOSE, RENDERING YOUR DEFENSES,,EVERYTIME SOMEONE SAYS SOMETHING NEGATIVE ABOUT MARY JO,,OR PAM,,,THAT MAYBE,,PAM IS WRITING TO WIN SOME SYMPATHY. WELL FOR THE MOST PART. NO ONE THAT MY WIFE AND I HAVE TALKED TO, LIKES MARY JO. WE BOTH WORK FOR THE SCHOOLS HERE IN OUR HOMETOWN,
SO ALLOW EVERYONES OPINION TO DIFFER. WITHOUT JUMPING ON A DEFENSE WAGON.
AND STOP BASHING GIGI, THE WHOLE WORLD COULD TELL THAT EVEN IN THE MIST OF HER DEMISE (PAM), SHE ABSOLUTLY LOVES HER DAUGHTER.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
im your biggest fan mary keep it up!!!!!!
May 5th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Elaine,
As a parent, it makes me and husband very proud when others recognize our children’s morals. Also, McKenzie may be performing in NOLA sometime in August. Keep in touch and once the show is over I’ll give you more info.
May 5th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Davidjon,
That is so obvious! Your post is correct!! Kudos
Go Mary Jo….we love you so much!! You will be in Hollywood and your the best!!
Go Pam you did a good job last episode not letting stupid ugly old Gigi bring you down.
We made you another fan video Mary Jo please go checkl
May 5th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
I have to say this blog is so very obvious at times. Gigi it is very clear that you and your friends/family are posting here against Pam and Mary Jo. It’s funny because I can spot your posts so easy. Did you not learn anything from watching yourself? Your daughter handled herself so great on the show then you allow her to post on here negative about Mary Jo. When she said two wrongs dont make a right I was so proud of her. I guess after reading her posts she forgot spending time with you. You need to get over it and move on. Your jealousy of Pam and Mary Jo once again is hindering your judgement.
This is the reason on every board you are the mom hated most. Show some class and learn from your mistakes. You acted like a crazy psycho woman on the show. I also read your post to Pam and you were once again trying to start %#($ about Pam. You need to grow up!! The post that Pam posted back to yours showed class. You need to seek some anger management therapy. You are a very wicked person and no one in their right mind will support your behavior.
Do us all a favor and quit trying to hurt a 12 year old child on this board. You only look as psycho as you did on the show.
Pam, I was not a fan of yours until the last episode. You showed good judgement and never even bad mouthed another mom behind her back. I think what you have posted on here back to Gigi was very classy and commend you on your attitude.
Mary Jo…you are a very pretty girl with lots of talent and you also showed class with your post back to Alai. Please don’t blame Alai she is a victim of her mother and the post she wrote was under the obvious influence of her mother. If Alai really wrote that post then my opinion of her just went way down in comparison to what I had after I watched the last episode.
Gigi you need to shut up and move on. People on this board are not stupid!! Grow up!
May 5th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Shannon and Mckenzie-
Heres the story of me being on tv age 6. It was k ids cartoon show and they filmed diffrent kids talking and interacting with the host. We show up and their is like 90 kids there and took all day. The parents were the crowd behioned us kids. let me tell you and I was like on the last to do my part. I remember beeing upset it took so long to get ot me. When it was tim e I got up there in muppets overals and long blond pigtails nnd prom tly stumble over the name of the shopping center I was to say. So embarrassed. To this day I still feel embarassed watching the thing. The clip aired exsactly how I said the word. The next sncen was all us 90 kids runnong up to ther host I had themost fun doing that. I ran up to him and gave hi ma h ug. right up front of the cameras. Then the e diting you exspect them to show you i n order they filmed but they didnt. I spent a week or two gettin g up early to se my self on tv before school. I finally did see myself though. A couple years ago I venture back in to acting and audtioned for the theatre. I havent decided if is something I want to keep doing or not. That theatre audtion was another adventure. Laugh! Hope you enjoyed my story. .- hugs and blessing to you too. -Jennifer
ps. Shannon- I know this probably a sily question. But I couldnt help notice in this last episode you were reading a book. Being the book worm that I am hope you sont mind me asking what book wer you reading?
May 5th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Ok ok ok. Gigi was CRAZY! And Alai was a spitting image of her. Mary jo is cute in pictures. But not in person. I Defenitly want to see Shannon and McKenzie win, though at times i wonder if Mckenzie can handle the pressure. And i think that Mary Jo and Pam are there because Pam is trying to live her dream through her daughter. I think Cheyenne is darling. And she is the threat to most. But during the season her performance is dwindling. I also beleive that she has the highest chances of winnning. But i am rooting for Shannon’s team.
May 5th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Mel,
Stop worrying about Gigi and Alai. They are meeting with agents,,and pursuing show business.
Just because things didnt work out,,on this show,,doesnt mean that its over for them.
How do you figure pam runs the show..she is a twofaced, ,backstabbing ,,lying, ,coward,,and her and her bratty daughter will be next to go home. MCKENZIE WILL WIN,,HANDS DOWN.
May 5th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Honestly.. I think that Cheyenne will win. But I definitly think that Mckenzie is the cutest. And she has the nicest mom.
!3y947 jhfhhh cass! yhfoy
May 5th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
HI,,BERT..
THIS ONE IS JUST FOR YOU…KISS MY AZZ, KISS MY AZZ, KISS MY AZZ,
KISS MY AZZ, KISS MY AZZ,,KISS MY AZZ………..CANT YOU COUNT HOW MANT WAYS YOU CAN KISS MY AZZ? YOU JERK
AND THE SHOW IS STILL STUPID,,THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO WATCHES IT ARE BORED WHITE PEOPLE. HAHAHAHAHAH.
May 5th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I’ve been watching this show religously because my own son is in acting and he got me hooked. I have to say I am glad to see Gigi gone. Alai is such a great kid but Gigi you are killing her confidence, you allowed everyone and everything to get the best of you. I don’t want to be hateful but Pam get a grip- on some discipline in your house. Maryjo runs the show and behaves much older than her 12 years. I’m rooting for McKenzie and Shannon, you guys are the only ones who seem to be listening to Danny and Marki and have improved so much, you definitely deserve this. Rocky, I have to admit I miss you and Hayley, you made me laugh and Hayley is adorable.
May 5th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
i just love the song played at the end of episode 7 i cant find it. I believe the song is “This is Home” can you email me the artists name?
May 5th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
What I meant to say is with a career in the industry, McKenzie is already a winner!
May 5th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I hope that McKenzie performs in NOLA sometime. I would love to see it. She is such a talented girl with a good sense of humor and morals. I really hope that she wins. If not, I am sure that she will be a “winner” in time.
May 5th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
lollipop4u,
I love reading blogs like yours. You have found good in all three of the girls. People like you will always be blessed throughout their lives.
Thank you for the congrats and best wishes.