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'' The main judge and host was hip-hop artist Missy Elliott.Staff report (August 31, 2004)
Missy's mission.
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, and manager Mona Scott. Gallo, Phil (January 4, 2005)
The Road to Stardom With Missy Elliott. (review)
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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 *

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: 24-year-old contract artist (mural painting) from Rainbow City, AlabamaGilbert, Matthew (January 5, 2005)
Hip-hop hit 'The Road': The engaging Missy Elliott hosts a traveling talent contest.
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'' Jessica Betts was named the Season 1 winner.Staff report (March 28, 2005). Missy's new star. '' Jet'' The show was not picked up for a second season.

References

External links

Missy Elliott ProjectOfficial Website (via Internet Archive)
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