Jessica Betts wins ROAD TO STARDOM!
Jessica Betts, a 24-year-old writer from Chicago, was crowned the winner in the live television finale of UPN’s dramality series THE ROAD TO STARDOM WITH MISSY ELLIOTT. The three remaining performers had an emotional final meeting with the judges and professional makeover before leaping on stage to perform before a live studio audience. While all three vocalists gave impressive performances during the show, Missy had to choose one winner, and Jessica took the title.
In Wednesday night’s finale, Jessica, Matthew Buckner and Deltrice Thorner individually met with the judges to review their experiences on the road, discuss their status as one of the final three performers and explore what they might do with their celebrity status if picked to be the winner. Then, each challenger faced the spotlight and sang for the judges, possibly the last time.
Finally, the finalists hit the stage before a live television audience to perform a remixed version of the series theme song “Get on The Bus” with their 10 previously eliminated challengers. After host Vanessa Minnillo (”TRL”) introduced the judges and caught up briefly with some of the former participants, Missy selected Matthew, who presented his original song “Girls in the Club.” Then, Vanessa explained that either Jessica or Deltrice would perform while the other would be eliminated. Feeling generous, Missy decided that both women should sing their songs. Deltrice sang her song “Six in the Morning,” playing up to the judges. Then, Jessica belted out a heartfelt rendition of “Why Me?”
In the end, as the trio held hands, the spotlight fell on Jessica, announcing to the world that she was Missy’s choice as winner.
As the winner of THE ROAD TO STARDOM WITH MISSY ELLIOTT, Jessica has been awarded a record contract with Missy’s label, a released single and $100,000.