MD132 - Andrea Rene and Leah D’Emilio, Mahalo VLOG Idol Finalist Interviews
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Andrea Rene and Leah D’Emilio are the two remaining Mahalo VLOG Idol finalists. Here are their interviews.
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May 30th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Andrea’s youtube video on this page is broken.
May 30th, 2008 at 1:31 am
“I feel that I can beat her and I’m going to ddddtry my best to do so” - Andrea
“Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try” - Yoda
May 30th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Of these two I favored Andrea (I was, and am, really bummed to see Kristina cut), but I was a little disappointed to see Andrea slag the other competitors in this interview by saying it would be easy to beat them. Watching these two interviews, I liked Leah’s attitude better.
May 30th, 2008 at 2:11 am
While I had like Leah a lot in the beginning, I have preferred Andrea over Leah in the Video Production round, and in the Interview round as well, and once again in the “Mapprentice” episodes - and these videos as well.
Leah seems to be losing her charm and energy in every successive episode, and Andrea just seems to be getting BETTER and BETTER every time I see her!
ANDREA FOR THE WIN !!!
May 30th, 2008 at 2:49 am
holy #$%^!! could andrea be any more obnoxiously full of herself? i really won’t want to watch her “character” as the face of Mahalo.
i vote NO!
May 30th, 2008 at 2:55 am
Hey y’all! Andrea Rene here, just wanted to say. I totally agree that my comment about my competition came off the wrong way. For the record, I think all of the girls have potential, but it is no secret that Leah was the best, let’s be honest. I don’t think any of the other girls would have been as tough as she is, because, like I said before, she is incredibly talented. Please don’t misconstrue my meaning.
P.S. I look forward to seeing both our videos next week!
Cheers,
Andrea Rene
May 30th, 2008 at 3:01 am
Agreed with dillweed. Andrea claims this would have been to easy if it was Sarah Atwood, or any of the other 6 vs her? Andrea seems like a perfect fit for a TV host for a reality TV show, not this. NOT Mahalo, and NOT for the web 2.0 community. I look at it this way. Even though @woods video was not as entertaining to watch, I can see (or listen to) her on TWiT over Andrea or Leah.
Leah, what happend to you. First few episodes of you were FANTASTIC. You seemed sure of yourself, and focused. These last two, Mapprentice and this interview, you seem very nervous. Let’s kick it up a notch.
May 30th, 2008 at 3:11 am
Hey Everybody!
Thanks for tuning in…it’s going to be an exciting week next week! Congrats to the other finalists and good luck to Andrea…
Can’t wait to hear *read* what you think about the viral videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Leah D’Emilio
May 30th, 2008 at 3:41 am
Andrea, you have a lot of talent but please check your ego at the door. I hear what you’re saying about being honest and keeping it real, etc etc, but a little humility goes a long way. After seeing your hosting reel I have no doubt you would do a great job. Just remember, none of that means anything if people aren’t on your side.
I also just listened to the Talk Shoe podcast about the elimination round. When asked what a good first show would be, Andrea responded a show about her. It’s actually not a bad idea, but it was definitely a bad answer. The show is about the content, not the host. We didn’t need any show about Veronica’s background and we don’t need one for you. Just do good work and give the fans what they want.
Sorry Andrea, I’m honestly not trying to attack you here. You were actually in my top 2 or 3 before the last couple of shows. I’m also not a 12-year old brat like Jason suggested on Talk Shoe. I’m just a fan of the show who’s viewership may be at stake if you turn out to be a diva.
Leah… Keep up the good work. Biggest criticism for you is probably that you’re can be a little long winded. That’s a really picky comment, I realize, but it’s still something that occurs to me when you’re answering a question. Since the show is mostly asking questions and scripted material, I’m not particularly worried about it.
Good luck to both of you with your videos. No pressure or anything!
May 30th, 2008 at 4:17 am
andrea is so annoying. her voice kills me.
May 30th, 2008 at 4:34 am
This video confirms what I think about Andrea - she is in the totally wrong place for the Mahalo Daily Show.
She has a target audience, like some brain-dead MTV show or Reality TV show where people actually prefer some arrogant host whose look matters more than the brain.
I dd not even like her episode as she has this very annoying way of asking questions and saying things.
Andrea, please step back - you *can* do some nice things with your style and there is a group of people who I suppose actually like the way you behave but I *really* doubt Mahalo is the place to go for this.
I’m more and more sure that I will cancel the subscription if Andrea wins.
May 30th, 2008 at 4:44 am
@Carlos: I think Leah said that, not Andrea ;)
@Megazone: I totally agree with you! I actually voted for Andrea because I liked her episode the best, but her attitude in that video was unsportsmanlike, in my opinion. In college football (CF >> NFL), that costs you 15 yards! =P
Ignoring the attitude, I’d say that Andrea is better overall. Better for MD though, I’m not so sure? It’s really tough to say, and I think the viral video thing is cool but I wonder how good of an indicator it will end up being of who’s the better host. I’m rooting for Leah at this point mainly because I feel like she’s kind of the underdog who has gotten a little more nervous but I think has even more hidden talent than what we saw in her amazing episode. I personally would be happy and watch the show daily if either person won, but I definitely don’t think that everyone feels that way.
It’s nice that Andrea apologized, but saying that “Leah was the best” was probably still not the best choice of words ;) Andrea: there are lots of fans around here for Kristina and Sarah, so not everyone is going to agree with that statement just because the judges clearly agreed that you and Leah were the best based largely on your episodes.
@MD: where are the downloadables for this video?! And why did neither of the mapprentice episodes consider viewer feedback at all?? I know I wasn’t the only person kind of taken aback by this. It’s one thing to not consider comments that were rude, but it’s another thing to ask people to write in comments and vote, and then basically say “ok, that’s nice, but we don’t need the help of the fans of the show to determine its future so just stand back and let the big boys handle it”. It’s not majority rule, but we should have a virtual seat on that judges’ table. I remember how the Rocketboom host who came after Amanda Congdon was not nearly as good and I haven’t watched it since.
May 30th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Look forward to the vidoes this week. Good luck to both of the contestants. Leah, you are the one. You clearly are a great fit for Mahalo Daily. I am rooting for you!!
May 30th, 2008 at 5:53 am
I’ve totally been pulling for Leah since the very first episode, but I think we’d be in pretty good hands with either of the finalists. Good luck to both of you.
May 30th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Leah is the very essence of poise and charm. She would be a great addition to the Mahalo Team and a great representative of Mahalo Daily on and off camera. Good luck Leah….look forward to seeing more of you on Mahalo Daily!
May 30th, 2008 at 7:22 am
Leah… I think you can win this…
If anything, do it to put some humility into Andrea. “I’m glad it is Leah, because it would be too easy to beat the others.” (gag..) Some much for humility.
I believe this was Andrea’s thought process, “Hmmm how can I insult all the other competitors and Leah all at once?” Step 2, read the comments and then backpedal… so much for being “real”
May 30th, 2008 at 7:37 am
“This is actually going to be a challenge for me now, because if I was with one of the other girls I think it would be, you know, kind of easy for me to beat them.” -Andrea Rene
May 30th, 2008 at 7:50 am
I know that Leah can win this!
May 30th, 2008 at 8:03 am
I am convinced without even seeing the VIRAL VIDEO that Leah is the one. Her camera presence is captivating, her delivery is spot on and she isn’t annoying.
WAY TO GO LEAH!
May 30th, 2008 at 8:13 am
After this interview, Leah has it in the bag. As for Andrea, sorry to say she has no humility and her voice is a little squeaky and hard on the ears.
For Leah, she has the poise, professionalism and looks to take over as host of Mahalo Daily. Good Luck, Leah, see you on Mahalo Daily.
May 30th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I thought the final interview was very unprofessional. The statements made regarding “how easy it would have been…” were made in poor taste. I do not think I will continue to watch Mdaily if she wins. I do not think this attitude is in the spirit of Mahalo.
Also she states that they came out wrong in a post here… well when you recording words professionalism is an important quality.
Don’t forget your predecessor.
-DW
May 30th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Give Leah a mic that pics up more on the lower range. That’d really make her voice shine. I can’t imagine listening to Andrea’s voice for a prolonged amount of time. In that regard Leah wins hands down. Andrea should work on not peaking her voice that much in the higher tones. That hurts if you have headphones on.
My vote was with Leah D’Emilio and Kristina Allison for the finalists. Maybe we’ll see them come back as the Web 2.0 odd couple in one episode.
May 30th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Dear Andrea Rene,
I see that you are concerned that your comment “came off the wrong way” and want to clarify that Leah is the best. I agree that Leah is the best for this position. But, to clarify, what you said was… “This is actually going to be a challenge for me now, because if I was with one of the other girls I think it would be, you know, kind of easy for me to beat them ’cause I have more experience.” Please, expand on exactly what you DID mean by this. I’d really hate to take that the wrong way.
Yours truly,
Sarah Atwood
May 30th, 2008 at 10:34 am
I really wanted to Kristina to get the gig (though Leah was my second choice). Kristina may not have had the experience but she had the personality and the approachability.
I don’t have the criteria like Seth Caldwell (sorry, I don’t date women). My criteria is closer to:
1) Who would I like to wander around with a new place (say Maker Faire).
2) How well do they embrace the new, strange and possibly geeky.
I would prefer someone with a sense of fascination about something rather than someone who held themselves above such things.
And fun, they have to be able to have fun.
May 30th, 2008 at 10:42 am
SARAH…
I applaud your request to Andrea, and unfortunately she cannot expand on what she said because it is what it is…she meant what she said. Her immature and insecure disposition has already eliminated her. Leah again wins.
WAY TO GO SARAH!
May 30th, 2008 at 10:43 am
I just watched the interviews a second time and I really don’t see Andrea winning. Jason already said that Lon and the crew would be the main deciders since they will work together on a daily basis. Andrea only cares about Andrea. My prediction: Leah FTW.
May 30th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Leah D’Emilio is the best suited for MD. Andrea has a very narcissistic attitude would not work for the kind of show MD is. It is here to inform people about something other than how cool, hip, {insert youth-related adjective} the host is.
I really wish Sarah was still in the running. I would continue to watch MD if either she or Leah were hosting. If Andrea is the host, I will very likely unsubscribe.
May 30th, 2008 at 11:12 am
This is why Sarah Atwood should have won!! Professional, interactive, willing to work with people, etc…. http://www.mahalodaily.com/#comment-10249
As Loic said : http://seesmic.com/v/tAe9OdHu45 community is #1
Oh well, Mahalo will find out in the next round for sure! Good luck!
May 30th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Hello Internet,
This is one of the producer/cameramen/editors of Mahalo Daily and after reading all of your comments on the episodes for the past few weeks, I thought it may be time to chime in my two cents.
First of all, this decision has been extremely difficult. Going from about 75 to 1 is no easy picnic, but we managed to bring it to the two who seem to be the best suited to host Mahalo Daily
And to clear up a little suspicious rumor going around, we definately read all the user comments/watched all seesmic videos and considered everyones voice. In addition to our own convictions, there has been an overwhelming popularity with both Leah and Andrea on the web (but I do apologize that we can not pick everyones favorite!)
Narrowing it down from 6 to 2 was a daunting task. Everyone had incredible strengths which made it near impossible to choose. Not showing up for the job was not the sole reason for cutting Nadine and Michelle, but I can tell you first hand, that if Michelle was there, she just may have helped convince us to go to 3. The other ladies (Sarah, Kristina, Nadine) are all extremely talented, charismatic hosts who will go on to do tremendous things.
As for Andrea and Leah, both ladies are extremely talented, made great episodes and most importantly, are an absolute pleasure to work with! I am thrilled to collaborate with both of these fine hosts and I can tell you first hand, that both have tremendous ideas that will help take this show to a whole new level!
I know that occasionally one thing they say might come off the wrong way on the web, but these are two of the kindest, most enthusiastic hosts I have had the pleasure of collaborating with, and I can assure you, they really mean for the best.
We are down to the final week of the contest, and even though it’s been five grueling weeks, I will miss it dearly, because working with so many talented people on the same show has really shed light all the exciting possibilities we can explore on Mahalo Daily.
Mahalo for watching, and please continue to let us know what you think in your emails and comments, because we are here to help… really!
I look forward, just like I hope all of you are, to the final decision of who will be the next host of Mahalo Daily!
Best,
Michael Gallagher
mjgprod@gmail.com
May 30th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I have to say I was a little disappointed with Andrea’s video. I know she said she didn’t mean the comment about the others to come off the way it appeared to, but it was a side of Andrea I was seriously disappointed in.
Leah’s video showed humility and respect for her competition, and nothing she said could be misconstrued.
I have no doubts that the best two are the ones left, but Leah is a class act, the most talented, the best at thinking on her feet, and she definitely deserves to take the reins at Mahalo Daily.
May 30th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Good luck, Mahalo…you may have lost your best candidates when they opted not to be a part of this dog and pony show any longer. The true colors of your final two are now showing through…as arrogant as their friends are vicious. The downward spiral begins.
May 30th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Welcome to REALITY TV!
May 30th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Exactly Joey, welcome to Reality TV!
To Sarah Atwood:
Since you asked me for a response, here it is:
Contrary to the comments posted here, I did not intend to insult any of the other women in the competition. Am I insecure? Of course! I’m in the entertainment business! But I have worked really hard to get where I am, and I should not have to apologize for being proud of my accomplishments. My comment about having more experience was not intended as a personal attack on the other contestants. It was merely a comparison of the amount of experience between myself and the other contestants (which other contestants have commented on during the competition). I’m definitely shocked at the responses to my interview, and hope this has clarified any perceived maliciousness to be nothing more than a resumé comparison.
Once again, I look forward to meeting Leah in the final round of competition and would be extremely happy for her if she should become the next host of Mahalo Daily.
Cheers,
Andrea Rene
May 30th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Just another remark which probably summarizes many comments:
Andera is a “love” or “hate” person. Some people “love” her, some people (like me) “hate” her.
On the other hand Leah is more of an compromise everybody would take. I personally like her style and she shows much more professionalism and best of all, she does not seem that dull. I would be totally happy with her as a new host.
So in conclusion: If you would choose Andera, you would most definitely loose many viewers as she is such a black-white person.
And if you choose Leah you will most likely not loose many viewers (and hopefully gain much more) as she is more likeable by everyone even under those who would prefer Andrea.
May 30th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
“I think that the crew and I are going to come up with something really great together, cause I feel like we have good energy and I’m really excited to see what we come up with.” -Leah D’Emilio
Can I just say two words here… TEAM PLAYER!
This quote says it all! Forget the viral video. Hire her now!
May 30th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
I made it to 0:32 in Andrea’s video, and then stopped it. I couldn’t take it. I like Leah far more. I’d have liked to see Sarah or Michelle vs. Leah in the viral video showdown. Alas, we’ve come to this. Best of luck Leah!
May 30th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Best of luck to you both. Have fun, be yourselves.
When you go viral, steer clear of lolcats. DO. NOT. WANT.
May 30th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Just stopping by to check it out. Seems like some people are displeased with what’s going on here. I would just like to say that all is not fair in love, war, and life in general. Competitions are made specifically to pit people against one another.
I myself don’t believe that any one person is better than any other person. We are all simply different. Take people for what they are… the good, bad, and the ugly… Or, simply choose to not participate in relationships with them. =) Enjoy the adventure at hand ladies, and may the right girl for the job be hired.
Cheers to the roll of the dice,
Kristina
Woot!
May 30th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I picked Leah to win at the start but Andrea has grown on me. I do not envy the judges on this one. I would have a serious issue if I was required to choose.
May 30th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I just starting watching Mahalo and had to catch up on Leah’s episode & man, it blows the rest out of the water. She looks great, has a great attitude, and did a really great professionally styled video. You get my vote! Can’t wait to see your viral video to seal the deal! Good luck Leah! Your win will keep me hooked on Mahalo.
May 30th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Hire them both!
May 30th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I think andreas voice is kinda annoying and leah should be the the host of mahalo.
May 30th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
“I’m definitely shocked at the responses to my interview…”
Haha! Yes, ‘welcome to Reality TV!’ Andrea Rene. This is where you learn of your ugly character.
May 30th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Andrea Rene,
It’s not just that you’re an asshole. I happen to love Wendy Williams. Its that you have a terrible personality, especially for hosting a show worth anything. You are not funny, not clever, not interesting, your voice and diction SUCK, your smirk is an affront, and you’re a poor sport to your fellow competitors.
To keeping it real.
May 30th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Congrats to both ladies!
May 30th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
To all those who seem to be Andrea Rene haters:
It is so easy to criticize an individual when you have never walked in that person’s shoes. It is easy to hide behind a computer screen and post likely inaccurate conclusions about an individual who is obviously more talented than both any contestant or current blogger. Does anyone actually know Andrea Rene personally? No. People need to take the higher road and examine her hosting ability over any personality judgments that clearly cannot be made without a personal interaction. Welcome to the world of video editing; what you see is not always what you get. Looking at Andrea’s videos throughout this competition, it is obvious she is a talent to reckon with and should, and likely will, win this competition. Mahalo is better off without those bloggers who are making, and intending harm through, absurd judgments and comments. Grow up people.
Liz
May 30th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
RE: Grow Up People!!!!
@ Liz,
People are entitled to their opinions and you are entitled to yours. This is a place for people to post and some of them have posted with their web sites attached. So that said I really don’t believe they are hiding. They feel what they feel because of some of
the statements that Andrea has said. I didn’t have any favorite out of the two left in the competition but I would have to say at least Leah, even if she feels the same way Andrea does about the other girls that were in the final 6 as far as not being as good as them had the class and brains not to make such an ugly comment period!!!!
THAT IS A FACT!!!!
And now for me I believe that Leah is the only choice because of her intelligence, poise and class not to get down and dirty about the other contestants. I believe that Andrea needs to attend a manners class and how not to bash other people. It doesn’t make you very appealing to the masses.
May 30th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
I was unsettled by Andrea’s self-absorption - almost arrogance - in her interview. She may legitimately be terrific - and she is very attractive. But does she have to shove her greatness down our throats? To be fair, while that turned me off, perhaps the show needs that kind of a braggard!
I thought Leah handled her interview with more tact and diplomacy - class, if you will.
May 30th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
5-29-08: Based on these two videos alone, (if I hadn’t seen any previous footage of the girls ) the gal who projected the best image and seemed the most at ease in front of the camera had to be Leah D’Emilio.
May 31st, 2008 at 12:48 am
Re: Liz
“It is easy to hide behind a computer screen and post likely inaccurate conclusions about an individual who is obviously more talented than both any contestant or current blogger. Does anyone actually know Andrea Rene personally? ” -Liz
I don’t see you leaving a response on video and showing your face. You advise us not to judge yet you are putting your friend, Andrea Rene’s, talents above every single person here. You are her friend, right? You must know her to be able to accurately inform us that we are all wrong and inferior. You can’t be making the same “absurd judgments and comments” that you are charging all of us with.
It is apparent that your ego is bruised because your “favorite” does not prevail with the majority of the viewer’s votes. That is what Mahalo is for…us the viewers. We are offering our sincere opinions as to who we prefer. We watch Mahalo and we are entitled to support the host that we want to watch.
May 31st, 2008 at 2:50 am
Yuck. My choices are neither of these two. I won’t be checking Mahalo Daily anymore. Wrong decision guys.
alan
May 31st, 2008 at 4:04 am
Andrea has got some major attitude issues…”better than the other girls? ” I don’t think so. Does she think she’ll get votes for being cocky? Not with this crowd…Also, she has some problems enunciating words…like her tongue is too big for her mouth. Listen and you’ll see.
You can also see how cut throat she was during the previous Mapprentice episode where she totally slagged the other girls. I will not watch any episodes of her in Mahalo Idol. And, from the other comments posted, nobody else will either. Leah has my vote…Leah is not my favorite…but alas, Michelle didn’t show up!!!
May 31st, 2008 at 6:19 am
“Yuck”? That’s intelligent.
May 31st, 2008 at 8:08 am
This is my last comment as this is getting out of hand:
FOR THE RECORD: I never said “I’m better” than anyone.
And if you want to say I’m narcissistic, that’s fine, you’re entitled to your opinions but you should really check a dictionary….wow, who knew what a few simple video editing decisions could do…just so y’all know: I am NOT the person the bloggers in the comment log are making me out to be.
Hopefully the intelligent viewers of Mahalo Daily will look beyond the juvenile things being said about ALL the contestants (current and past) in these comments over the last two weeks, and get back to what’s important - the spirit of Mahalo - which is helping people - not making hasty judgments on other people’s characters.
Cheers,
Andrea Rene
May 31st, 2008 at 8:12 am
I have watched Andrea’s interview too and did not have any problems with her comments. I think she was just saying what she honestly felt and was not intending any disrespect to the other contestants.
Jason Calacanis has often said that many people think he’s a jerk after initially meeting him. However, over time, they realise that he’s just being honest and develop a respect for him. Maybe we’re going through a similar phase with Andrea…
Personally, I think both finalists have done a great job so far.
May 31st, 2008 at 9:33 am
I’m not going to get into whether Andrea’s comments were taken out of context, mis-edited, or whatever… I’m simply going to say that if I have to listen to that exaggerated “Valley Girl” voice one more time, I’ll have to plunge freshly-sharpened lead pencils through each eardrum. There is NO way I could possibly watch Mahalo Daily again, even if Lon was at bat, purely due to the risk that Andrea’s voice might make a skin-crawling cameo.
May 31st, 2008 at 10:14 am
Leah got the skills. Andrea too, but her voice and attitude is simply annoying and immature…
Leah is “Mahalo style”. Andrea is not.
Leah is the perfect fit for host Mahalo. Congrats for her!!!
Sorry Andrea, you do not belong here. Please go away. Best wishes
May 31st, 2008 at 11:56 am
A. Rene said: “Hopefully the intelligent viewers of Mahalo Daily will look beyond the juvenile things said …”
I’m sorry I’m not one of them.
To be factual, every time Andrea speaks I have to take off my earphones a while. Her voice just doesn’t fit.
To be sincere, this is just not the right place for Andrea - not just for her voice -, and I think by know many people know it. The viral video can do no miracle.
This said, Leah’s performance and sympathy are terrific and conquered me since the beginning. I’m eager to see Mahalo with her.
May 31st, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Hire them both!
Then let’s do ANOTHER CONTEST.
This IDOL, MAPRENTICE is sure fun to watch…even makes people not interested in MAHALO–WATCH!
Jomar
P.s. my people thinks none of the girls are up to par with Veronica. Me, I’m rooting for both!!!
May 31st, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Would have prefered to see a Kristina/Sarah final. Leah and Andrea in different ways/styles both produced professional pieces but they seem as if they would be more suited to TV than web. As a non-US female watcher of MD I think Andrea comes across as a flirt to a male audience which is off-putting and a distraction from the topics being presented, was completely horrified by her choice of handguns as a topic (but that may be a cultural difference between US/UK regarding violence). Leah has an air of polish about her think she would thoroughly research whatever the topic was and convey the subject well, in spite of that though I still don’t find myself warming to her, can’t put my finger on why, maybe try a bit more light-heartedness?
May 31st, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Ok, Andrea sorry for previous comments. I respect all the effort you put into competition, but the other girls did too…
We (Jason Nation) should think about what type of host we are looking for. The following is the “PERFECT” girl to host Mahalo, because she just has the “IT” factor that we need, but have not found. I put forward the “PERFECT” example of who should host Mahalo Idol…This is her audition video. She has sparkle, natural host abilities, cocky (but in a nice way), and she is kind of geeky…watch all the way to the end to see her ride a motorcycle on her knees….seriously, Check it out>>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJVnu-uXr6A
May 31st, 2008 at 2:48 pm
You have got to kidding me. Your definition of the IT factor is not the same as mine or anyone else with any intelligence. Pokai, how can anyone take you serious ?
May 31st, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I agree with “Scottish Lass” - to be honest I think I’ll be unsubscribing to Mahalo Daily. I would’ve much preferred Kristina and Sarah to be in the final and I find that I really don’t like Andrea and Leah. I can’t put my finger on what I don’t like about them but I think there are many “better” people who could host Mahalo Daily… ( no offence btw :/ )
May 31st, 2008 at 3:46 pm
I miss Veronica. She was cute, she was a bit sassy, smart as a whip and most importantly, a true nerd. Both candidates are capable, beautiful and talented, but neither of them seem like people that would geek out on Grand Theft Auto, and that was the most endearing thing about good ol’ Beronica.
May 31st, 2008 at 5:13 pm
GMD, per your comment, thank you, I find it fascinating. I see so much intelligence…seriously. Hmmm…I assume that you speak for all intelligent people. Then, oh great one, who would intelligent people find appealing? {bowing humbly before your presence} I’m taking you seriously.
May 31st, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Leah, I have a request for when you start hosting Mahalo Daily (it’s obvious you’re going to win). I really thought Kristina was something special and I was very sad to see her leave. But now that that’s passed, I’m going to give you a chance and see if I find the new Mahalo Daily worth my time watching.
It’s going to be a hard act to follow the famous Veronica, but no straight-thinking person would assume the new look is not at least worth checking out. I just ask that you be as *charming* and *fun* and *interesting* as possible. Lighten up sometimes, be more bubbly sometimes, smile, laugh, and be funny *more often*. You said you can fix things, and I reckon you can - which is why I’m giving you a chance as a viewer. You not only have to win the job, but win over all the Mahalo viewership and keep their interest in Mahalo, and GOOD LUCK!
Thanks
Mark
May 31st, 2008 at 10:00 pm
This is going to be such a hard decision to make. I’ve thought that both Leah and Andrea could make it this far. I have a favorite but I’m holding out to see the viral videos…
BTW - Andrea did better than me the first time in the firing range. :)
May 31st, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Wow, even though I thought that Leah was better on camera in a lot of ways than Andrea, I think they would both be fine hosts.
I am surprised at the venom being thrown around here. Come on folks, give it a rest. We have all had people misunderstand something that we didn’t intend to cause offense. I would want others to give me a break when I come across in a way I didn’t mean, so I extend that same assumption of innocence to others.
good luck to both gals. Can’t wait to see the viral videos!
May 31st, 2008 at 10:41 pm
YAWN… Is this thing still on the go…
This is an all new Mah-LOW…
I wonder if in the end they will have 10th the number of people watching as they had when they had Belmont?
May 31st, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I think Dave has a point. No matter what happens none of this will matter. If Mahalo wanted to build this into something they should have paid the money and hired a professional. This amateur hour contest thing is just silly.
I can’t imagine a professional like Veronica Belmont, Natali Del Conte, Olivia Munn or any of the other ladies of on-line video wasting there time on an foolish process like this.
June 1st, 2008 at 2:13 am
Leah is the best by far, she is way cooler because she is not trying so hard.
LEAH FOT THE JOB!!
andrea is a nightmare.
June 1st, 2008 at 2:56 am
@ Randi,
There is a point where you can forgive someone for their comments about others. But this is just plain ugly. Andrea Rene should have held her tongue and gave some
thought before putting her foot in her mouth. She blatantly said the other girls were
not enough competition for her straight and forward. She put it out there and she can’t take that back. That is just a FACT!!! Try she has a very high opinion of herself. She needs to check herself before she wrecks herself. That type of attitude will completely kill a career in any type of situation. And in Hollywood you should just pack your bags and leave town because people don’t care for that type of attitude!!!
go back where you came from.
June 1st, 2008 at 3:04 am
By the way I liked Kristina and Sarah better because they are different and bring something new and special to the table. You guys at Mahalo made the wrong decision in my opinion. Leah is the better choice now but she and Andrea are very similar because of their training which can be boring in the end. Mahalo needed a raw and fresh look to get to the next level. Mahalo needed someone exiting, different and really fun. Again you should have picked Kristina or Sarah imho.
Good Luck Cause Your Gonna Need It Boss!!!!
I hope this works out for you but I am not convinced!!!!
June 1st, 2008 at 4:10 am
It’s June 1st. Where is Amdrea’s vidoe? Bring it on, so we can move on.
June 1st, 2008 at 6:09 am
Picking Andrea over Leah would be a total insult to Veronica, don’t you guys think?
You should all check out the interaction between Kristina and Sarah on Twitter. Those girls rock!
As I said, Mahalo, you pick Andrea, I click unsubscribe.
Mahalo Daily with Leah D’Emilio will be a different Mahalo, but will be a Mahalo I’ll still love.
June 1st, 2008 at 8:59 am
Clamchowder this whole contest is an insult to Veronica. To suggest you can have some random contest and pick someone who can replace a professional like Belmont is an insult. None of them have any professional journalism background. None of them hold a candle to the original host.
June 1st, 2008 at 9:46 am
Steve, were you privy to the contestants resumes?
June 1st, 2008 at 12:07 pm
I hated to see Sarah go, but Leah and Andrea really are the best of the bunch. On one hand I like Andrea, because she’s from Fargo, ND (where I grew up), but my money is on Leah to win it all.
June 1st, 2008 at 7:11 pm
It was obvious to me that Kristina chose her topic based on experience, but also chose not use the competition as an advertisement for her music, something I thought Mahalo Daily would appreciate.
June 1st, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Some of the comments being made against Andrea are really inappropriately negative. That being said, I strongly agree that Leah is the best fit for Mahalo (and Kristina — who is definitely the best raw talent — was a close second).
“Attitude” aside, Leah’s episode was much more informative (I couldn’t really think of one thing I learned from Andrea’s episode), and I agree that Andrea’s presentation is not the right fit for Mahalo.
June 1st, 2008 at 7:42 pm
In response to Prashant Sehgal “Leah seems to be losing her charm and energy in every successive episode,”
This is because they keep dogging her for being herself.
It is their show.
If Mahalo Daily wants network viability and legitimacy, they’ll choose Leah.
June 1st, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Leah just “feels” right for the part. I feel like I could watch the show and be attentive everyday more so with her voice and composure than I felt with Andrea who gives off a vibe I don’t feel fits with the show or with the internet. Leah just seems more like an internet person to me.
June 2nd, 2008 at 2:43 am
Just watched Andrea’s “viral video”. Quotes because there was nothing viral about it. FAIL.
June 2nd, 2008 at 4:10 am
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June 2nd, 2008 at 4:20 am
I also just watched her video. She made a wise decision not to say a word in it i suppose. Otherwise it was really boring.
There is really, really no way Andrea should win.
Sorry to repeat myself:
Anderea will just lead to major subscription loss as she is either loved or hated so be aware of this when making your decision, whatever Leah comes up with in her viral video.
@Andrea Rene:
“Hopefully the intelligent viewers of Mahalo Daily will look beyond the juvenile things being said about ALL the contestants……….”
You just revealed again what a bad personality you have.
This mostly sound like “bad comments about me must be from stupid people” (just exaggerating a bit).
Please reflect yourself and the things you said in this video AS WELL as in the Maprentice questioning and just accept you are cocky.
This was not magical editing that made you say this thing, it was YOU.
June 2nd, 2008 at 6:56 am
Yes atoni2 both resumes are on the web.
June 2nd, 2008 at 2:59 pm
I know Andi ” Andrea Rene” personally and this is just how she is. She does not think sometimes before speaking. She doesn’t realize that it does not matter how much experience you have some one just may have more talent than others. I would like to see her win because we are friends, but I do agree that there were others much better than her. In my opinion, I even think Leah is too.
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:02 pm
Was disappointed to see Kristina out. She has it and more to be the next host. She is the most genuine. Bring her back!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:08 am
Wow - I can’t believe that you guys are soooo hung up Andrea, because of an unfortunate choice of a few words - you guys are spinning these comments really negatively.
I thought that Andrea was way more polished, with less pauses and stumbles and more conviction and energy - that’s exactly what I want to see on Mahalo Daily.
June 4th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Andrea, bad form! Drop the attitude if you want to make it. You have the ability, but need to develop your voice, control and timing.
Leah, a class act! Strong answers, fun to watch.