Confessional Footage Day One - Introducing The Players
Shannen
I don�t know what to think. The cameras make me nervous. I was already nervous enough. I�m shy, and the cameras made it worse. It would have been nice to have a little notice. Then again, If I�d known the cameras would be here, I probably wouldn�t have auditioned in the first place. I don�t know why I didn�t just leave when I had the chance. Do I really want to be in this group that bad? I�m beginning to question it.
Kristen
I�m going to be honest. I was a fan of the Backstreet Boys before the auditions. A chance to see them was one of the reasons I auditioned. The other reasons were obvious. I�ve always wanted to be a preformer. When they finally told us about the show it was a shock. What they�re doing is awesome. But did they have to do it in front of a camera? The camera part isn�t all bad, but the fact that we weren�t told was. The only reason I�m still here is because I want it so bad. I�m still processing that I may not only be humiliated by not being chosen, but I�ll be humiliated on national television.
Krys
I just want to sing. That�s all. I don�t want to be on a television show on Thursday nights. The line up on Thursdays is a good one. I don�t need to belong to it. But if I have to go through this to be able to sing, I�ll do it. That�s how bad I want it. At least I have Ryleigh with me.
Ryleigh
I�m surprised Krys is still here. She�s so against reality shows like this. She wouldn�t even look at Survivor, and now here she is, in one. I�m more open about it. It can�t be all bad. Gosh, I hope it�s not all bad. I mean, it�s not like every little thing will get shown.
Alicia
I don�t mind the cameras. I�ve always liked being in front of the camera. Not knowing I�m in front of the camera gives me the chills. I think the boys are very deceiving. I think it�s a small price to pay for being given this chance. The hard part for me is going to be acknowledging that I�m not supposed to be paying attention to the cameras. I�m not really a shy person generally, I have no problem with attention. I think that I�ll make it all the way, and if I don�t, I�ll have still gotten somewhat known from the show. All in all, I don�t think the show is a bad thing.
Marie
I feel used. That�s the bottom line. I feel used. I agree with the first girl that walked out. The only reason I�m still here is because I want to prove my friends wrong. They all said I couldn�t be a pop princess. Well, I�m here aren�t I? Even if I really don�t want to be anymore.
Bethany
The cameras are a bit of a distraction right now. I can tell people are conscious of their appearance even more now that the cameras are there. My self included. Last night when I took a nap the camera was right there when I woke up. A million thoughts ran through my head, I was alarmed. When I remembered why the cameras were there a different million thoughts ran through my head. �Do I have bed head? What am I wearing? Did I drool? Did I snore?� Even when I was on the phone last night, I wasn�t myself because I knew the conversation was being recorded. Kevin was right. This IS a little irritating.
Jayden
The cameras followed them everywhere. Just like they�re going to follow us every where. They�re going to follow us everywhere. I�m still stomaching that. They�re going to capture every second on tape. I don�t know if I can handle it. I want this so bad, but I just don�t know if I can handle it. A part of my life on camera. Being exposed like that scares the hell out of me. I guess if they did it, so can we. Even if it is only for a little bit.
Diana
I�ve always wanted to be on a tv show. I�ll be more known if I don�t make the group. And I was not going back to Canada because of a little hurdle. It�s cold there.
Kenna
At first, I wanted to be a dancer. Then someone told me I could sing. So I thought I�d give it a whirl. I borrowed money to come here, and if it doesn�t work out it doesn�t work out. I still have dancing. All this in front of a camera practically 24/7 is a different aspect though. I�m afraid I�ll let them throw me off.
Alyssa
The cameras are kinda cool. I�ve never really been shy around them. I don�t think I�ve been shy around anything. If I was shy, I wouldn�t be me. I am afraid that my image will get in the way though. Do they really want someone like me to be in a girl group. I even surprised myself when I auditioned. I figured hey, I�ve got nothing to loose. The cameras don�t make a difference to me.
Alexandria
I love being in front of the camera. I always have. It�s not the cameras I�m afraid of. It�s the guys. I�ve always been shy around guys. That�s who I am. I don�t think having the cameras there will make much of a difference. I�m not gonna hold back because of them. If anything, I hope they help me.