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Fame: I'm gonna live forever!
Finale (7.23.03)

Excitement filled the studio as the grand finale got underway. Serena, Shannon, Harlemm and Brandon knew that one of them would achieve ultimate fame based on America's votes!

Joey and Debbie got the show on the road with a surprise performance by all 12 original finalists. The first solo performer was Serena. After a brief recap of her time on Fame, Serena sang a powerful rendition of "God Bless America." Harlemm joined Joey and Debbie next. In his recap Harlemm spoke about how hard it is in his Asian culture to be a creative, artistic person instead of a successful businessman. Harlemm sang "Tomorrow" from the musical Annie.

Brandon, who was next up, joked that he wasn't quite ready for fame, but quickly added that he loved the attention. He sang "When a Man Loves a Woman" to the squeals of female audience members. Before Shannon came out, Joey and Debbie rolled footage of the final four getting image consultations at Wilhelmina Models (one of the prize sponsors). The experts told Shannon to position herself more Martina McBride than Britney Spears. For Brandon their goal would be broad exposure, while for Serena it would be endorsement deals. They agreed with Harlemm that he should be packaged to capitalize on his heritage.

Next it was Shannon's turn. She said the entire experience has been, in a word, "overwhelming." She sang "I Will Survive" and received a big applause for her great performance. The time had come to eliminate two of the final four. Serena's name was called first. She gracefully thanked everyone who voted and left the stage. Next, Joey called Harlemm's name...but he was in the final two! Shannon or Brandon was headed home. It was Brandon. Shannon and Harlemm were the final two!

Before the winner was announced, another group performance was in order. All twelve original finalists returned to perform "I Sing the Body Electric" from (what else?) the movie Fame. Now the moment of truth. Would it be Harlemm or Shannon in the winner's circle and win a recording contract among other things. Joey asked the judges who they thought would win. JoJo and Carne both named Harlemm, while Johnny went with Shannon. America, it turned out, went with Harlemm!! The audience erupted as the other performers hoisted a stunned Harlemm up into the air. To close the competition Harlemm sang an original song called "I Love You Love Me." Could it be his first single?






Though Harlemm Lee Won Fame...

Who Should Have Won Fame?







Shannon Bex
Harlemm Lee
Serena Henry
Brandon O'Neal





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Shannon Bex
"Dancer who sings."

Age: 23

Audition City: Los Angeles, CA

Hometown: Lake Oswego, OR

If you could be anyone who would it be?

"I admire Faith Hill with her great success, classy image and balancing [career and] family."
 

Shannon Didn't Win
Eventhough Shannon Bex didn't win Fame, Johnny Wright of Wire Records has said that he would be happy if Shannon would like to have him as her producer. I am soooooo happy. Eventhough Fame isn't everything, Shannon still gets to have her own record deal(if she accepts).

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