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I was very happy that Harlem made it. I was ecstatic. I understand Johnny Wright was so astonished by Shannon and just knew she was going to be there tomorrow to sign? Therefore my aggravation came when it was time for Harlem to Shine amongst all the audience and the viewers.

Why did he have to take the spot light off Harlem by offering her a deal and give it to Shannon. Could this have not waited until after and maybe it would have made it in the newspaper or every magazine after.

They didn't do this with Clay when Reuben won. Oh, I am sorry that was another show.

Let the man enjoy his fame solely.

Since Shannon was an exception, maybe Serena and Brandon could have received a 6 month contract as well? They were just as good

Was I too harsh?

Yeah, I was really annoyed with Johnny. Seal the deal with Shannon off camera so the entertainment shows have another story. He said he was always looking forward to seeing what Harlemm would do each week. Was that a lie? He sounded genuine.
Get real Johnny, Harlemm won. Good for Shannon, but Harlemm won. Do your job man, get that single out. We, the fans, want to buy it.
Then maybe Harlemm will be picked up by another label and make them big bucks. Hey Harlemm try nettwerk america, they do good things.

He made a very BOLD statement, that's what he did. He let America know what name he really wanted on his record label.

Was it right? I don't know. I often wonder how many votes would have gone to the others if Fame would have clarified the requirements for this show. If Harlemm would have been disqualified, then who know who would have won.

Bravo to the bold statement. If he takes care of Shannon before Harlemm, then too bad. They should have taken care of Harlemm before it went this far... as in, tell the public the truth about who he is, what recordings he's had, what exposure he has had, and of course, as you all know how I feel... about disqualifying him for lying.

Ok, done. Did I forget to say Bravo to you Johnny?

What you are saying is that you think Johnny was making a statement regarding "I know you won, but Shannon should have won because he was not truthful about his age and his background?" Please elaborate.

And since Fame is for singers and dancers, Shannon is/was a "dancer" for the Traiblazers? Hmm, maybe the difference is that she told it and Harlemm didn't?

Don't know.

that sleazgag was not making such an elaborate statement...he was just saying : I love to be in the studio with a goood looking woman, not with a bold short guy...From the beginning he was always saying crap to all the girls...like to JAMISEN "...I will show you how to hear yourswelf in the mike...", to Serena "...I can't wait to put you in a studio...". Talking about a f....liar!!!!!! He is just a guy who has an inferiority complex and plays on his job to shine with the ladies!!!!

You know, I had never heard of Wired records until it was a prize on a reality TV show. I am a music freak! I have WAY too many CD's.

G Johnny, I hope shannon helps your label. I really hope Harlemm does his one stint with Wired, then gets stolen by a bigger label, and makes them more money.

SIMPLE --> Johnny looked and Shannon and saw big dollar signs, and he wanted them for himself. Shrewd businessman. Offering her a deal on the air was free publicity. Again, shrewd businessman.

Kinda what makes us great and whorrible as a nation, all at the same time, I think.

I am certainly very glad that Harlemm Lee won - shows that America is not as deaf as I feared they would be.

I have been watching Shannon from the beginning, and I have to agree with Shannon herself that her best performance was "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. After that, she has been off-pitch a lot and way too much growling in the vocals. "I Will Survive" was abysmal - I love that song, and I couldn't help but cringe. As a musician, she needs to learn how to control her voice and shape her vocal stylings differently to really showcase what she's got. I hope Johnny will get her a good vocal coach who can teach her all these things. Her dancing is flawless so I have no criticisms there.

I do wish Johnny had invited Shannon to a recording contract off-camera as they did on AI. It was kind of a slap in the face for Harlemm, and he deserved to have 100% of the spotlight on him.

I don't really like this show overall - it felt very rigged and fake at times, especially this last episode. But, Harlemm, I do admire your talent and loved your rendition of "Tomorrow".

Baron and td, I couldn't agree with you more. All Johnny saw was another Britney Spears, and the way BS is selling these days, he knew he could make a good killing off of her.

As for what Baron said, I've been saying that since the beginning. Shannon tries too hard to make her voice low, rich, and sexy, but it just breaks it up and makes it fake. If she's going out for a record, I pray she fixes that.

After seeing and hearing Harlemm last night, I thought he was a really deserving winner. He sounded very sincere when he said he thought they all deserved to win and they all would be successful. I wish him all the very best and I hope he takes his career to the very top.

About Shannon, I just don't get it. She did well last night but no better than the others. I guess her looks pushed her over the top but she just is not that special. Johnny should NOT have spoken out about her contract on the air. He was saying to her, no matter what America thinks, I picked you.

I agree. But going back to the American Idol comment. If you remember Simon said that the two - Ruben and Clay - would have singles out at the same time. Now, ain't that some bull. Now, Johnny is pulling the same crap!

I still love Serena

America can't accept having minorities in the spotlight. Ruben and Harlemm are the winners, not Clay & Shannon. Clay tried to steal Ruben's spotlight and J. Wright was very rude to Harlemm. Shannon Bex can't even sing.

True. He's a wanna be. He is attempting to please the masses instead of seeking out true talent. Brandon would have been a better choice than Shannon since he has extra money and contracts to throw around. But no offers should have been made during Harlemm's moment in the spotlight.
By the way...Have you ever heard of Wire Records? I haven't

I never heard of Wire Records until "Fame" either

I think some folks need some Haterade. Johnny doesn't care what color you are or aren't. He is about talent and what can be marketed. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

that was right at that moment...there is no telling what may happen later... Serena and Brandon definitely should have record deals...

I'm not too huge on the matter of who should've gotten the record deal and shouldn't have. My main peeve, and the original discussion here, was the fact that Johnny was rude enough to offer Shannon a deal on stage. It was Harlemm's time, Harlemm's fifteen, even ten minutes. WHY did he have to do it on the air? It would have made the press not too long after anyway.

amen filipinap!!!!!!!

i wont go into detail - but you people dont know what went on after the show! You should not assume things about Johnny when you have no idea what is going on now. Just because the details of all top 4 winners werent made public yet doesn't mean they have been ignored. Lt's just say BRANDON will be just fine!!!!

Again, I'm hardly upset at the fact that Shannon got the deal...actually, I am in some ways, but I'm more angry at the fact that Johnny just had to offer it on stage. It's like taking half of Harlemm's birthday cake and giving it to someone else while he's about to blow the candles out.

Happy Birthday to Harlemm - but Shannon is cute
Happy Birthday to Harlemm - but Shannon has a great bod
Happy Birthday to Harlemm - but Shannon is gonna make us some $
Happy Birthday to YOUUUUUUUUUUU and many more!
on channel 4
and Scooby Doo on channel 2!!!!!!!!!!!!