Omigod - Autumn

From Legally Blonde the Musical: The Search for Elle Woods

[@SlimShaney08]

Her voice is 10x stronger, but she didn't have the look I think was the only problem.

[@IceCreamCookie]

I like her voice but it doesn't fit Elle and her acting seems terrible.

[@Chaneloweenz]

Ice Cream Cookie how is her acting terrible?

[@GamingHero...]

@@IceCreamCookie DID YOU FUCKING SEE BAILEY'S ACTING IN THE EPISODE FOR THE FINAL 5? WATCH THAT AND TELL ME BAILEY'S ACTING IS ANYWHERE NEAR AUTUMN'S

[@macirose7585]

She looks like a 40 year old soccer mom

[@aidanlam5336]

People need to get over it! What the hell does that even mean?? There is no "look" to a character, it just needs an actress who can embody the written character. Same reason they cast a black woman as Hermione is cursed child (rather than the Emma Watson "look"). And same as why there was a black Glinda and a black Regina George. Its the concept and attitude not a physical appearance that matters

[@chaserunaway]

The way she turns out on the top of the stairs, opens her mouth wider, and let's out that high belt GETS ME.

[@LuckyLeo218]

Every single time! I remember watching this when it aired and amidst taking out of my chair when she dropped that vibrato! I was gagged! So glad it's on youtube!

[@iKETOURAGE]

and that slight dip she does with her body!

[@thehawk314]

Vocally, Autumn is so much stronger than Bailey... but in the end, Bailey has the look and feel of Elle. It's a shame, I feel like Autumn earned it with this performance, but all I can think of while watching it is "Glinda." Autumn is 100% Glinda. There's a role for everyone.

[@danielsabraw]

That’s so true! She would make a great Glinda. Funny thing is that LBB played and fit both. I think the parts do have some similarities.

[@aepfelchen_7945]

"Glinda." Autumn is 100% Glinda.

[@KaylaM13]

But the looks on the director's faces lolol they looked like they were IN LOVE 🤣

[@biancasilva7851]

I see Autumn kinda like a Vivian.

[@elenaatanasovski6373]

i completely agree!! glinda suits her perfectly!

[@JustObsessing]

The judges had a gleam of hope and amazement in their eyes from the moment she started

[@anonymousvideostar2075]

okay so heres my opinion. vocally, autumn is "oh-oh-oh-oh-oh much better" than bailey. but bailey is more giddy, cheerful, and she has the overall best representation of elle woods. i am not saying that bailey is the best elle woods though, she's nothing compared to LBB, Haven, Becky, etc. if bailey had the voice of autumn, she'd be perfect as elle.

[@KaylaM13]

Doesn't even make sense because she ended up playing Glinda.... That part is a heck of a lot harder then Elle "gitty" and "cheerful" wise... Ultimately Autumn should have won.. So sad.

[@hikari2314]

+Kayla Dahl (MusicArtLove96) yeah but she doesn't look like Elle Woods which is damn unfortunate..

[@KaylaM13]

+hikari2314 true.. Idk... The wig she was wearing here was awful. I wonder if they had put more effort into it...

[@hikari2314]

Maybe yeah, all the wigs here were pretty yoy know.. Not great but yeah maybe

[@theaveryandnorashow1295]

OMG I LUV BECKY, ALL BECAUSE SHE USED TO BE MY MY ACTING TEACHER! AND SHE ENCOURAGED ME TO AUDITION FOR HER CURRENT BROADWAY SHOW, SCHOOL OF ROCK!

[@taraebrahimpour9317]

she might be better than bailey at singing, but she's a little to serious/mature for the role, Bailey's more ditzy and fits the role better

[@avielabojan]

Her singing was pretty good, but this isn't the best example of that.

[@tylerberman8471]

she's someone serious, someone lawyerly, someone who wears black when nobody's dead lmao

[@DanielRosalesYoutube]

I love how many risky choices she makes as Elle! So unique! True actress right there. A shame she didn't win. Would have brought something completely different to the role. She was understudy but did she ever go on?

[@SEGASister]

Sadly, no :( The show closed that October

[@camerondavis8240]

@@ameliamorgan2287 and plus she did play one of the Delta nus one time

[@NeelyGolightly]

You know....I watched this show when it was airing, and at the time I was very young and really pulling for Bailey. But looking back, Autumn really was better. So much better, no pun intended. It's a shame she didn't win. Somebody needs to write a musical for her. Her belt is insane.

[@CeruleanScribbles]

she's "oh- oh- oh- oh- OH! much better."

[@movinfoward]

Autumn's last note always gives me chills

[@hearts.4.twoset]

same! She looks like she's loving it, catch her in Mean Girls The Musical and you will know

[@cadanceharmony1316]

Omigod, she's so much better than Bailey

[@hoperamos4776]

CadanceHarmony Sooo much better! The judges made a real bad mistake

[@hannahlou9571]

oh shut UP

[@chloeveeder872]

CadanceHarmony she looks too old

[@dv4902]

She should have had been Elle. Maybe the show wouldn’t have been saved. Autumn is amazing.

[@camilleotillio1142]

@@chloeveeder872 I really think it's the bad wig. She doesn't look old without it. Although her dancing is not as great as some of the other girls. Still think she should have gotten it though, it's way easier to teach someone a dance than it is to teach someone to sing in a few months.

[@nevermore380]

I'm confused by the comments saying Autumn was "too old" for the part and that's why she didn't win. She's 28. That's more or less how old Laura Bell was at the time right? Bailey was too young if anything. She's supposed to be a law student. Most law students are not 20.

[@maliadonovan2859]

I mean you have a point but I am a 20 year old law student 😂

[@nevermore380]

@@maliadonovan2859 good on you! 👏👏👏 You must've been very dedicated to get to that point so soon.

[@s.j.johnson1961]

I think they’re referring to her looks and mannerisms, which seem much older than even 28. Elle is supposed to be about 22. Autumn looks 30-40.

[@RedHairedRiot]

I was so angry when she wasn't chosen. And now, watching this again, I EVEN MORESO think they made a mistake. She's fabulous.

[@ellieviemont3014]

She was Elle on the national tour

[@inlovewithJLT]

Nah, that was Becky Gulsvig, understudied by Lauren Ashley Zakrin and Rhiannon Hansen who were from the show. Autumn was supposedly the understudy on Broadway but did not perform when Bailey was out, for some infuriating reason. She did play the role in a regional production somewhere eventually.

[@NairAthul]

@@inlovewithJLT she was the second understudy. The actress playing Margot is the first understudy for Elle (in this case Kate Rockwell)

[@inlovewithJLT]

@@NairAthul That's not true. The Leilani track is 1st cover; Margot second. That's why there are many times Becky Gulsvig performed for Laura Bell Bundy but Annaleigh Ashford and Haven Burton did very rarely.

[@boxlessthinking6787]

I love how everyone's saying blonde's not a good look for her when she's currently playing Portia in Something Rotten... A blonde. (And heckin' ROCKING it, might I add.)

[@imateakettle]

@@hearts.4.twoseti have seen you in numerous places. Youre like oxygen. Youre everywhere

[@hearts.4.twoset]

@@imateakettle Omg lol I like commenting everywhere that's why.

[@maude5566]

That last note! Still can't believe they chose Bailey over her. She would have brought so much to the role.

[@Melvin513]

Just saw legally blonde the other day and Autumn played Elle and she was absolutely amazing.

[@AngelsHaven767]

Wow! By the way the judges were reacting, I would have assumed Autumn won o.o

[@jehnnycarrion8243]

I think Bailey won

[@AngelsHaven767]

Yeah, if I remember right, she did, but from the way the judges reacted to Autumn, I would have assumed she won.

[@KaylaM13]

Why the actual fact f**** did she not win?........... Seriously..

[@jenniferfraser5053]

She messed up on a different song.

[@IceCreamCookie]

She couldn't act too well.

[@mariknowsbest4784]

She didnt have the elle feeling like bailey..

[@mayae26]

She didn’t suit the part

[@avielabojan]

Cause she wasn't good with the cast... Bailey worked way better with them

[@alizzahGrace]

I got to see her as Portia on the Something Rotten tour and she was absolutely incredible! I also met her afterwards and spoke with her. She's such a gem.

[@TimothyRobert93]

1:24 was perfection. She should have won.

[@marcusgraham5724]

I totally forgot Bailey got picked over Autumn....Autumn was AMAZING to be honest!!!!!!!!!!!!! I saw Bailey on Broadway and I didn't really think she had it quite like Autumn did!

[@db200508]

Marcus Graham I know this is 2 years old but I remember watching this in complete shock that she didn't win. Her voice was much better. She could have worked on her "performance" but bailey, although she's not a bad singer she isn't as good as autumn.

[@marcusgraham5724]

And it pains me to even be this critical, but I was so beyond stunned. I always say, you can sharpen an actors performance with the right direction and patience...they should've given her the slot.

[@db200508]

Marcus Graham I'm understand why bailey won she fit the part much more than autumn. but I think autumn had such an amazing voice. She had a voice that could carry a production. Watching clips of bailey she got much better and was doing pretty well.

[@oumarcus3546]

Marcus Graham Autumn is now playing Portia in the Something Rotten! tour!!!! :)

[@camillematlock9254]

+Lillian Daae I SAW HER SHE WAS INCREDIBLE OB MY GOSH SO SO SO AMAZING

[@shannonborck757]

Her voice is AMAZING!! She killed that last note! Not as good of a dancer as Bailey, but definitely the best voice out of the group.

[@BriarrRose]

Oh my god, oh my god you guys. This girl's perfect! And it's no surprise. See they really don't know talent even when they use their eyes. Oh my god you guys!

[@isabellasmith6905]

Briarr Rose 😂😂

[@madisonschmidt7304]

Briarr Rose OMG 😂😂😂

[@nellis86]

When she hits "Oh My God", her voice makes me cry!! What great pipes!!

[@camerondavis8240]

I love how they actually got the original Broadway cast to come assist in the competition that's some real effort

[@RUBY-nw1xp]

I’m like the judges rn. My jaw is down to the floor. She should have won

[@rubes3375]

from one Ruby to another, I completely agree 🙏

[@cece_heehee4047]

my favorites out of this top ten were Autumn and Lauren. Autumn is extremely amazing and Lauren's acting was awesome! Bailey did not have the voice or acting skills for Elle. She sounded exhausted when she performed "What You Want" and her voice isn't that great. I'm still questioning how she won...

[@Alex-zr7sj]

Autumn is my History Teachers niece.

[@isabellasmith6905]

Alex So you and Natalie have the same teacher?

[@berningdaplacetothegroundf6012]

Because apparently Bailey had the presence of "Elle" more than anyone else. Though her singing (and honestly her dancing too) wasn't as ideal, at least she looks like an Elle right?

[@MegaSonglover99]

WHY DID THEY PICK BAILEY OVER HER?! She's "So Much Better" than Bailey ;)

[@charlottechurchill8708]

I am shocked shes amazing she should have got the role! !!

[@BouncyBeccaaa]

+MegaSonglover99 Autumn was in the production too! She was in the ensemble!

[@brandonroffina2304]

She was really good. She's also done more after this show in regional professional productions then Bailey ever has.

[@w00p3r]

《PattiRose》 I feel that Bailey was best for her.

[@emily.martinez3674]

《PattiRose》 I know

[@natalieg5690]

She's my history teacher's niece! OMIGOD

[@ChezFeroce]

OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD, OH MY GOOOOD YOU GUUUUUUYS!

[@isabellasmith6905]

Natalie Garrido Really?

[@seandunavant]

her last note was AMAZING

[@erin_elizabethsmith]

I think if Bailey had Autumn's voice and Lauren's acting, then she would be perfect. I think Bailey's acting is too over-the-top and fake. She doesn't seem as sophisticated whereas Lauren is very specific in her acting choices. And Autumn's voice is just omg-amazing.

[@1996jacksparrow]

She should have won, even the director’s mouth dropped.

[@inlovewithJLT]

I'm seriously jealous. I've wanted to see autumn as Elle ever since this reality show happened!

[@Bill.R.124]

She KILLED it! If it wasn't for the blonde thing (the wig and earlier dying her hair didn't work) and a few years, she would have had the role. Hope she went on to star in something bigger and better.

[@DJOfRadioGallifrey]

the directors face is a pleasure to watch. He really into his job!!!!!

[@makinley.s]

She totally deserved that role!

[@r.b.7633]

Autumn would have actually been a great Vivienne. She carries the same smart sophisticated strength that Kate Shindle brought to the role. I like how they wrote the role in the musical over the Vivienne in the film.

[@oumarcus3546]

Guys, Autumn is currently playing Portia on the Something Rotten! national tour!

[@44diamondsymone]

the last note wow oh wow gosh what a voice

[@BeckyMD26]

She really was fantastic!

[@NA-yu5pp]

Here in 2021 been looking this up about once a year since KZbin existed. Love her vocals

[@lauren8836]

Autumn is amazing i saw her in something rotten 2 months ago and she was really nice when she came out to stage door and super talented

[@broadwaygeeker]

She totally should have won

[@itzcottoncandyw4485]

the directors face is PRICELESS.

[@aubreye8108]

I saw her in Something Rotten today, and I didn't know she was in it, so when I saw her name I totally freaked out and started screaming!

[@BeccaBoo2You5792]

Autumn was a better singer by far, but Bailey had the character in a landslide, and on Broadway that wins over anything. They both are amazing and deserve to be on Broadway. cant wait to see what else they will do!

[@jazlyndingfelder98]

She's awesome!!! She should be on Broadway at one point!!

[@forbuss]

Autumn is INCREDIBLE. :)

[@emeraldcity7150]

i wish they showed the judges when she flipped up at the end. she’s flawless.

[@ZoeAmira]

NO BC she DEVOURED THIS UP

[@AmyClaireCullen]

She is so much better than Bailey

[@Kristenbasore]

I still get goosebumps at 1:02...that short riff is amazing!

[@ellesepegler]

Wow 😍

[@India17]

autumn is absolutely incredible! i saw her as portia in the something rotten! tour. she was amazing in the role and also soooo sweet at stagedoor'

[@x3kelly]

If Autumn would have won, I would definitely have bought tickets to go. I went to see Laura Bell's last performance because I didn't want to see Bailey. Autumn is so talented.

[@crystalmike17]

1:24 OMIGOD YES

[@chrollotrollo]

I actually see her playing Glinda (Wicked). Not so much of Elle, but really more of Glinda.

[@sunnytyler001]

YES! I was thinking the same thing! She's got the looks and the voice for it! :D

[@avielabojan]

I just don't see it at all

[@2001WildFlower]

Autumn should've won this hands down. I remember watching the MTV show and what people were truly not getting was that theatergoers don't go to Broadway to see the most perfect looking Elle, they go to see a great performance and an exceptional voice and that was Autumn. But no, everyone was hung up on the most perfect look on the TV show, and they cast Bailey and the Broadway show closed several months later, it didn't save it the way they hoped it would because they didn't cast a performer that was all that dynamic, she just had a good look. Would you honestly pay $200 to hear Bailey sing in person? No, you'd pay $10 to buy a movie ticket. And that's what the TV audience was really not understanding and the producers got too caught up in making the MTV show and forgot this was ultimately for the Broadway audience not the TV one. Reviews from theatergoers were less than flattering of Bailey after she debuted and the weak voice was a glaring issue.

[@GraceKeegan1991]

i have shivers!!

[@proudpotterfan]

what a voice!!

[@lutetia1289]

She should have won. Bailey couldn't act. And her voice is insufferable. I was rooting for Emma all the way, but Autumn should have gotten it in the end.

[@miriamcummins471]

lutetia128 my thoughts exactly

[@jayyy2937]

same it’s a shame emma got sick

[@annaconigliaro2907]

@@jayyy2937 facts!! Emma looked like Reese and had a really good voice (Autumn does too) for Elle.

[@TheHerothief]

Emma was robbed!!!

[@hearts.4.twoset]

Combine these: Autumn's singing Annaleigh's acting Bailey's dancing The Ultimate Elle Woods: Laura Bell-Bundy

[@elizabethdiez110]

Wow amazing!!

[@Annesglitter]

I love how the director smiled like a happy kid on a new bike

[@daniellehuffman5361]

Amazing voice

[@imshinycaptain]

I don't understand how they could make faces like that at her performances and STILL cast Bailey.

[@emmabarnes4007]

I think she would have made an amazing Elle💗 her voice gave me chills x

[@xoxomars6832]

Everyone is complaining about Bailey, but honestly every time I think she deserved it more and more

[@beau127]

oh my god, last note. YES.

[@Kristenbasore]

This is a great way to think about it!! :) I saw the tour!!

[@michkay1]

Vocally Autumn may be better but Bailey has so much more stage presence and star quality than autumn. They helped bailey with her voice and breathing but they can't make someone have stage presence.

[@miatucc]

totally agree. I don't understand people saying stuff about Bailey like "By the end of that song she is sooo out of breath" or "Autumn is such a stronger singer" Like obviously, but those are things that can be fixed by practicing or training. Which there is plenty of on Broadway. Bailey can (and did) improve her singing voice later on during her Broadway run. Like you said before, stage presence is something that just comes naturally, it can't be taught. Sorry also btw. I know I'm replying 4 years later so this is totally not relevant anymore, just an opinion I had.

[@RieRose]

Something I have always said was that while Autumn didn’t suit the role of Elle, she would have been a perfect Glinda. Autumn recently said in a zoom reunion of the “Legally Blonde: Search For Elle Woods” girls, that she unfortunately had to pass up an offer to star on Broadway because she was already contracted with Legally Blonde. Around this exact time, Bernie Telsey was casting a new Glinda for Wicked on Broadway. I really do think that Bernie likely offered Autumn Glinda, but because the MTV release of the show got pushed back, Autumn wouldn’t have been able to take the role in Wicked because it would have spoiled the finale of the MTV reality show.

[@janemitchell7214]

jerry mitchell's jaw : drops down to the floor

[@TheEyeSeesAll]

She absolutely should have won this. No question. That was a jaw dropping decision.

[@Kristenbasore]

1:02...omg love it soo much! i remember watching this last summer and just loving Autumn's voice!!

[@aheartlikethesea]

I loved Autumn! She was my favorite

[@carlyjulie9461]

I just met her a few days ago! She is amazing in Something Rotten

[@OperUponADream]

She did great!

[@WelcomeToTheScene1]

She has strong vocals but it seems like she lacks Elle energy

[@girldoesgaming1236]

My right ear enjoyed this...

[@aidanlam5336]

She should've won. Imagine how much further show could've gone if Bailey hadn't run it into the ground. Serves the producers right.

[@imwickedlookout]

totally agree!!!

[@TheGleegirl13]

Her voice is amazing!! She was robbed

[@MEE051677]

she has great power and control!

[@annikajennert474]

I feel like the director kind of wanted autumn to be Elle as he was smiling the whole time in the performance and shaking his head yes rather than Bailey’s performance. Just saying maybe?

[@Anyla20]

WOW that was amazing jerry liked it

[@eliskah.82]

I love how the judges are like: 👁️👄👁️

[@Kristenbasore]

AGREED!

[@babehkate]

that last note was incredible!!! she should have won.

[@NicoLOPoliz]

EVERY TIME.

[@WickedFanJennii]

She has a very impressive voice!!!!

[@Kristenbasore]

AMEN!

[@nope.sorry.next.7252]

Autumn should have won. Just cos she messed up a bit on one song but the rest were perfect like wtaf

[@oboez7531]

OMIGOD! the last note was AMAZING!!! YES AUTUMN :-D!!!

[@lilysanchez5186]

Frankly, i thought autumn was honestly more elle than bailey. Autumn made elles seem very composed and leader like which I feel like is similar to how Reese Withspoon Portrayed her

[@MyMelyanna]

I don't know why everyone melted at her voice. I mean, she definitely belts like nobody's business, but when she's like "talking" while singing, it seems weaker. Still, she def. deserved to be in the final two. Def.

[@G4Rat]

But an amazing performer. You can't deny that.

[@saxamaphoneguy1]

I don't think Autumn was the problem with her not getting the part...it was the fact that she was too good for the part, she should get a lead in an even better show! Her voice is incredible!

[@dokabearalways101]

I just got chills how did she not win

[@hitmeup23]

I met her today ! She was the sweetest person everrr ! : )

[@wickedlyblonde1]

I like Autumn so muuuch!!