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RudyRules:
Hmmm...I wonder if this will impact Antonella's departure or not?
Group to Protest Racy 'Idol' Pic Handling
AOL News Updated: 2007-03-06 10:33:34
http://news.aol.com/entertainment/tv/articles/_a/group-to-protest-racy-idol-pic-handling/20070306072809990001
(March 6) - Antonella Barba, the 'American Idol' contestant whose provocative and racy photos garner more talk than her singing voice, wasn't kicked off of the show last week. But civil rights activists could be planning a reality coup as they're set to protest the fact that a black contestant was kicked off for similar photos.
A group called Project Islamic H.O.P.E. says they and other supporters will protest the show's decision to keep Barba on despite the fact that the show's producers kicked off contestant Frenchie Davis during the second season of 'Idol.' Davis, who is black, was booted after similar compromising photos from her past emerged. The group claims 'Idol' is guilty of a racial double standard, and that all stripping contestants should be treated equally -- despite the color of their skin.
The controversy comes after steamy photos of Barba -- including some of her waterlogged in a see-through shirt atop a World War II memorial fountain -- made their rounds on the Internet. Though the pictures weren't mentioned as Barba slipped through to the next round of "Idol" last week, host Ryan Seacrest called the fact that they leaked "disgusting."
Najee Ali, who leads Project Islamic H.O.P.E., says "celebrities, community leaders and Chris Tian & Friends for Frenchie Davis will confront 'American Idol' this Tuesday." The rally will be held outside the Kodak Theater -- where "Idol" is taped on Hollywood Boulevard.
TexasLady:
I sympathize with Frenchie and I really liked her on AI2. I think the show was young then and they didn't know if it would survive the scandal. I'd love to hear her sing again. :luvya:
Rob:
Yes, but wasn't Frenchie involved in some sort of underage porn?? Not sure about that, but they really are two different situations, not that I am defending Antonella, I just think that its a different situation.
TexasLady:
--- Quote from: Rob on March 06, 2007, 07:20:17 PM ---Yes, but wasn't Frenchie involved in some sort of underage porn?? Not sure about that, but they really are two different situations, not that I am defending Antonella, I just think that its a different situation.
--- End quote ---
It was something to do with porn, but we never really did know for sure just what she did. She did model some lingerie but I don't think we ever did see that either. (That probably is a good thing!) :angel:
RudyRules:
I'm so glad Antonella is gone! :bye:
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