April 06 - Schooled Magazine

Reality TV Stars
Where are They now, and How can You Become One?
Now if MTV’s not exactly your style, don’t worry, there
are plenty of other shows out there for you. Take the 28year-old
talented singer Sharolyn Gabbitas from Provo for
example. Gabbitas auditioned for “American Idol” in Las
Vegas in October last year. Her television début aired in
January.
“My other thought was to audition for “The Apprentice.”
However, it seems that the opportunity to appear
on “American Idol” in some aspect would be greater,” she
said. “It is the only show that I really relate to the best. After
all, I don’t eat bugs; I have no spouse to swap at this
time. No children to be nannied. And I hate blind dates.
But I can sing. So this show is the most entertaining to me
personally.”
Gabbitas was one hopeful that was able to achieve her
goal while others weren’t so lucky. Up until the last day,
the judges we see on TV—Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and
Randy Jackson did not take part in narrowing down the
contestants.
“The real judges behind this show are Nigel Lythgoe and
Ken Warwick, who are the executive producers. They were
the ones saying who was staying and who was going,” Gabbitas
said. “Nigel and Ken have a great sense of humor, Sharolyn Gabbitas,
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“American Idol”