The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott

The Road to Stardom With Missy Elliott was a competitive reality television show that aired on the UPN Network in 2005.[1] The main judge and host was hip-hop artist Missy Elliott.[2] Other judges were singer-producer Teena Marie, producer Dallas Austin, and manager Mona Scott. [3]

Contestants
  • Akil: 23-year-old teacher from Jersey City, New Jersey
  • Cori Yarckin: 21-year-old recent college graduate from Orlando, Florida
  • Deltrice: 23-year-old clothing designer from San Francisco
  • Eddie: 25-year-old construction worker from New Orleans
  • Frank B: 21-year-old construction worker from Brooklyn, New York
  • Heather Bright: 22-year-old student from Boston
  • Jessica Betts: 23-year-old writer from Chicago
  • Marcus: 24-year-old security guard from Houston
  • Matthew: 25-year-old theme park entertainer from Orlando, Florida
  • Melissa: 19-year-old student from Plymouth, Minnesota
  • Nic: 29-year-old disc jockey from Aliso Viejo, California
  • Nilyne Fields: 23-year-old make-up artist/student from Plainfield, New Jersey
  • Yelawolf: 24-year-old contract artist (mural painting) from Rainbow City, Alabama[4]

Jessica Betts was named the Season 1 winner.[5] The show was not picked up for a second season.

References
  1. Staff report (November 21, 2004). Missy's "Road to Stardom" is "Idol" plus. The Virginian-Pilot
  2. Staff report (August 31, 2004). Missy's mission. Chicago Tribune
  3. Gallo, Phil (January 4, 2005). The Road to Stardom With Missy Elliott. (review) Variety
  4. Gilbert, Matthew (January 5, 2005). Hip-hop hit 'The Road': The engaging Missy Elliott hosts a traveling talent contest. Boston Globe
  5. Staff report (March 28, 2005). Missy's new star. Jet
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