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MissZero · 11-17-2004, 04:43 PM

TLC Announce Details of New Show

Nearly five months after reports of the project first surfaced, TLC's surviving members announced Tuesday (November 16) that they're staging a reality series to find someone to join them onstage and to record with them in the studio. The show will be called "R U the Girl With T-Boz & Chilli."

Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas said they're ready to launch the next phase of their careers some two and a half years after the death of group member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (see "Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Killed In Car Accident"). They completed the fourth TLC album, 3D, as a duo, and they played what was billed as a final TLC performance seven months after the album's September 2002 release (see "TLC To Give Final Performance At New Jersey Concert In June"). So when news leaked of their deal to replace Lopes on a reality show (see "TLC Looking To Replace Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes"), it came as a surprise to many fans. A source close to the show, which will be produced by FOX Television Studios and will air on UPN, stressed that they're not looking to replace Lopes, but are just inviting a performer to work with them on a one-off basis.

"We want to find someone with the right chemistry and magic to work with us," Watkins and Thomas said in a statement. "We have been blessed with great success, and this is a chance for our fans to join us as we give someone a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fulfill their dream."

No airdate has been set yet for the series, in which cameras will document the group's eight-week search to find someone to perform with. During that period, which will likely start early next year, Watkins and Thomas will put the aspiring performers through a series of challenges in which they'll test, judge and eliminate candidates.

— Jennifer Vineyard

MissZero · 11-17-2004, 04:46 PM

This makes me sooooo rediclously mad! I have been a fan of TLC ever since I knew what music was and I really looked up to all the girls alot. I remember being 5 years old and knowing all the words to waterfalls lol. I especially liked Left Eye because she was cool, crazy, and brilliant. I never thought T-Boz and Chilli would sell out like this....they totally didn't repect Left Eye's memory or the feelings of their fans

What do yall think?

felicitylen · 11-17-2004, 04:55 PM

I am really surprised because in several interviews they have said that they would never replace her. Why would they want to? They should have just let it be. People will always try and compare the third person to Lisa. They should have just let it alone and moved on. I think their fan base will go down because of this.

*MIBabe03* · 11-17-2004, 04:56 PM

I agree! It is very disrespectful to Left Eye. I understand that they probably want to continue on with their careers. Why can't the two of them join together and see how it goes? Or try it solo?

MissZero · 11-17-2004, 05:00 PM

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Originally posted by Princess2003
I agree! It is very disrespectful to Left Eye. I understand that they probably want to continue on with their careers. Why can't the two of them join together and see how it goes? Or try it solo?

exactly...after Left Eye passed away they finished their fourth album as a duo and I thought it was really good, they should do that again. Solo albums are a good alternative too but I think part of what made TLC so dynamic was the blend of the girls' voices.

11-17-2004, 04:43 PM	#1
MissZero serve it up baby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Pa (Blah) Posts: 1,901	TLC Announce Details of New Reality Show TLC Announce Details of New Show Nearly five months after reports of the project first surfaced, TLC's surviving members announced Tuesday (November 16) that they're staging a reality series to find someone to join them onstage and to record with them in the studio. The show will be called "R U the Girl With T-Boz & Chilli." Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas said they're ready to launch the next phase of their careers some two and a half years after the death of group member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (see "Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Killed In Car Accident"). They completed the fourth TLC album, 3D, as a duo, and they played what was billed as a final TLC performance seven months after the album's September 2002 release (see "TLC To Give Final Performance At New Jersey Concert In June"). So when news leaked of their deal to replace Lopes on a reality show (see "TLC Looking To Replace Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes"), it came as a surprise to many fans. A source close to the show, which will be produced by FOX Television Studios and will air on UPN, stressed that they're not looking to replace Lopes, but are just inviting a performer to work with them on a one-off basis. "We want to find someone with the right chemistry and magic to work with us," Watkins and Thomas said in a statement. "We have been blessed with great success, and this is a chance for our fans to join us as we give someone a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fulfill their dream." No airdate has been set yet for the series, in which cameras will document the group's eight-week search to find someone to perform with. During that period, which will likely start early next year, Watkins and Thomas will put the aspiring performers through a series of challenges in which they'll test, judge and eliminate candidates. — Jennifer Vineyard
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11-17-2004, 04:56 PM	#4
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	I agree! It is very disrespectful to Left Eye. I understand that they probably want to continue on with their careers. Why can't the two of them join together and see how it goes? Or try it solo?
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11-17-2004, 04:46 PM	#2
MissZero serve it up baby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Pa (Blah) Posts: 1,901	This makes me sooooo rediclously mad! I have been a fan of TLC ever since I knew what music was and I really looked up to all the girls alot. I remember being 5 years old and knowing all the words to waterfalls lol. I especially liked Left Eye because she was cool, crazy, and brilliant. I never thought T-Boz and Chilli would sell out like this....they totally didn't repect Left Eye's memory or the feelings of their fans What do yall think?

11-17-2004, 04:55 PM	#3
felicitylen Keep Austin WEIRD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2003 Location: Hook 'em Horns Posts: 1,606	I am really surprised because in several interviews they have said that they would never replace her. Why would they want to? They should have just let it be. People will always try and compare the third person to Lisa. They should have just let it alone and moved on. I think their fan base will go down because of this.