Monday, February 26, 2007

Pictures from the past haunt new "idol"

Antonella Barba is one of the hopefuls on this season of American Idol. On friday, pictures were released on the web of her and four other girls posing topless on the beach http://news.aol.com/entertainment/tv/articles/_a/racy-internet-photos-linked-to-idol/20070224123809990001. The girls were covering their chests with their hands and two other girls were engaging in sexual acts.

The publicist for the show decided to remain quiet about the incident rather than making a statement. They are also making sure that the contestants unavailable for comment to ensure that nothing is said about the pictures. The tactic that they are using is somewhat surprising. I thought they would at least put out some kind of statement acknowledging the incident. By not saying anything, it is almost as if the show's publicist is hoping the pictures go away by themselves.

It is unclear at this time whether the incident will affect her chances in the competition.

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