The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott

The Road to Stardom With Missy Elliott is 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.

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