Everyone needs "to behave," chastised Lisa as Dionne took offense. She laid into Lisa who in turn dug in her heels. "Bring it on," taunted Lisa privately, "but I will not be brought down by a bunch of bitches. No way." Back in the group, Dionne sighed, "What's next" as jaws visibly dropped at the spectacle. "We're done," pouted Lisa. And they were.
"It was as if Lisa wanted plausible deniability," fumed Star. "When you try to take down the queen, make sure you kill her." Star the self-appointed queen? I'd like to see her and Dionne duke it out.
Overall, both performances went well, although both had noticeable defects. "I know my ABC's and my one-two-threes" the men rapped as children and parents happily clapped along. For their part, the women mesmerized the audience with sign language and cute animal costumes. Privately, Nene bragged she was the best animal in show even though her part lasted all of two seconds.
The judges liked the men's rhyming, but didn't like Jose and Meat's performances. They thought the women's theme was a little too complicated for four and five-year-olds and the font in their book too small to read. "I shouldn't have to squint," Holly complained to The Donald. She and Margery unanimously chose the men's team to win. "You're gonna make me cry," sniffed Meat as the winner was announced in the boardroom. The Donald promised to publish the men's book, saying money from sales would also go to Meat's charity, Painted Turtle, a camp for sick children.
Left alone in the boardroom, the women ganged up on Lisa, save Marlee who soundly denounced Dionne and Hope who sat mute. "She intimidates me as a person and people tell me she's a legend..." Marlee began, referring to Dionne. "Don't you know she's a legend" interrupted The Donald? "Well, I'm deaf," Marlee replied. Touche.
Marlee added that she was demeaned by Dionne. The Donald seemed unfazed. As expected, Lisa chose Star and Dionne to come back to the boardroom to see who would get the ax. Watching the ordeal from the waiting room, Lil Jon couldn't get his fill. "Catfight!" he cried out when The Donald snapped, "Turn off your TV." Let the clawing begin.
But it was not meant to be. Lisa basically crumbled under a constant barrage of criticism from Star. She said Lisa led from a position of fear rather than one of knowledge. "I did the best I could under the circumstances," countered Lisa. "I crumbled under the pressure of the whole team wanting me to take over as PM and you threw me under the f------ bus."
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 .