Meat happily agreedy to act as PM for the men while pouty Lisa reluctantly accepted the reins for the women. Later in the show, she admitted she wasn't comfortable in the role, saying almost anyone on her team would have done a better job. "Does that signify weakness," questioned Don Jr. in the boardroom. "No," replied Lisa, "I just wanted to wait longer." Poor stupid Lisa didn't realize there are no brownie points for honesty. At least she had the sense to recognize a sorry lack of team support. Nene basically confirmed as much, privately confessing they chose Lisa because they knew she couldn't handle it and wanted her out of the competition early.
Fits and starts in the creative process hampered each team. Jose tossled with John over semantics in their story rhyme, arguing certain words didn't apply. Cursing ensued after Meat sent Gary and Jose to the wrong theater location, not once but twice. At one point, Jose looked as if his head might spontaneously burst into flames, but thankfully that didn't happen. When the men went to pick out costumes, Gary flew off on some ridiculous tangent, taking a shine to some prisoner costume rather than appropriate little boy clothes for his character. John had difficulty focusing Gary and the men started to run out of time.
But that was peanuts compared to the women. As Lisa desparately tried to formulate a concept, LaToya privately called her "discombobulated." Marlee wrote on a piece of paper: "Tell me what to do." Clearly, Lisa's team was not on her side. Dionne quickly hijacked the creative process, nixing Marlee's idea for a deaf lion and claiming deafness might sadden the children. Privately, Marlee called Dionne ignorant and publicly took offense. A frustrated Lisa declared the lion would not be deaf, leaving Marlee very unhappy. Marlee also thought their concept, a happy lion who needs to learn how to roar, had been done before, in fact, way overdone. For the record, Niki criticized the story lesson of "just be yourself" as too complicated for four and five-year olds. As expected, nobody cared.
Lisa delegated the task of creating the book to Star and Nene, a mistake if there ever was. Star refused to give final approval for the cover and ordered Lisa to leave rehearsal to complete it. Adding insult to inury, Star wanted cover credit for writing the story. Dionne piped in that she also wanted credit for creating the concept, to which Star readily agreed. Unfortunately, Lisa would have none of it. Story credit would go to Team A.S.A.P. or no one at all. "I'm the captain," Lisa privately complained, "we're on the Titanic and we're going down." Within the group, the fighting raged. LaToya almost cried while Hope showed support for Lisa. Sadly, it was not enough.
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Article comments
1 - BGinAZ
The remainder of girl's team had better sharpen their claws before the next task. The only way to survive is to keep your back against the wall and strike before you have time to think about it.
I'm waiting for Marlee Matlin to get ahold of Star and Dionne. She can lash it out with the best of 'em and I think she will, really soon.
Star Jones - What ever made you think you are a Queen? A drag queen, maybe! (No offense to drag queens meant). I felt your cruelty towards Lisa Rinna was based on pure jealousy. Who do you think you are to treat people so bad? You should be ashamed of yourself.
Dionne Warwick - What a disappointment! I've listened to your music for as long as I can remember and then to hear that same voice lash out at Marlee Matlin like she had a contagious disease. Those kids were totally fascinated watching Marlee on stage signing the words to the book. They were mezmarized. You should have listened to her idea and you might have won the task!
2 - Cheryl
I was stunned at Star and Dionne's behavior. I felt badly for Star after The View fiasco but now I see they probably had their fill of her BS. Dionne was obnoxious and condescending. I'm done with both of these bi-otches.
3 - Heather S.
I can't believe Star and Dionne....low class losers each one!
4 - Barb S
I agree - Star and Dionne are very condescending, liars, and do not deserve to be on any TV show. I used to be a fan of Dionne's but will never listen to her music again. And on the other side I was never a big fan of Lisa but now I am - she is a good person, gracious and she was railroaded by all the black women on the show.
5 - CherylT
I agree that the women's team has some vipers in the pit, but don't discount the struggle for the men. I sure hope Marlee will hold her own now that Lisa is gone. Those women are a tough bunch.
6 - Linda S
I too am very disappointed in Dion and Star. I was very surprised to see that side of Dion. It's like Lisa said they just didn't show any kindness at all. They were very mean-spirited. I hate to see that but this show does tend to bring you the real personality and not what you thought the celebrity was. The real person comes out on this show and it is very disheartening to see how mean people actually are. I hope Star and Dion tear each other apart on the upcoming shows.
7 - CJ
I agree with all the above. I would like to know why Mr. Trump thought only Star and Dionne's opinions were the most important because the only other opinions given (which were few) were offered and not asked for. It was almost like everyone was afraid of Star and Dionne and were intimidated .