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DEAR READER,

I WAS NOT EVER GOING TO COME OUT AND SAY ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT ANY OF THE CONTESTANTS ON THIS SHOW AS EVERYTHING HAPPENED NEARLY A YEAR AGO AND I SIMPLY HAVE NO INTEREST IN EXPLAINING WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED AS IT IS MOOT POINT. HOWEVER, THIS MUST BE SAID BECAUSE IT MAKES ME PHYSICALLY SICK TO MY STOMACH THAT KATE CAN WRITE THE THINGS SHE DOES WITHOUT ANY REMORSE. SO I WILL JUST SAY THIS...

KATE MADE FUN OF DYSHAUN FOR BEING GAY. YOU DIDN'T SEE IT ON CAMERA, HOWEVER, BEHIND THE SCENES KATE OFFENDED THE ELLE STAFF AND SEVERAL OF THE CW SHOW PRODUCERS WHEN SHE REFERRED TO DYSHAUN BY A HOMOPHOEBIC SLUR I WOULD NEVER WRITE HERE.

I AGREE THAT DYSHAUN SHOULD NEVER CALL A WOMAN BY THAT KIND OF NAME. ASHLIE, JOHANNA, AND THE REST OF THE CW CREW AND ELLE STAFF HEARD WHAT WAS SAID. KATE, YOU KNOW THE TRUTH.

IT MAKES ME SAD THAT WE CANNOT ALL MOVE ON FROM THIS EXPERIENCE. THE 11 OF US LIVED THROUGH THIS MONTHS AND MONTHS AGO. I HAD A TUMOR THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL GROWING OUT OF MY NECK THE ENTIRE TIME I WAS FILMING THE SHOW AND WAS REALLY SICK. NOTHING THAT HAPPENS ON THIS SHOW MATTERS AND THE STORY THE PRODUCERS HAVE DECIDED TO TELL IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE EVENTS THAT REALLY HAPPENED WHILE WE WERE THERE.

THIS IS PETTY AND VINDICTIVE BULLSHIT. THIS BLOG MAKES ME SICK EVERYTIME I READ IT.

ENJOY THE SHOW BUT TAKE IT FOR WHAT IT IS...A REALITY TV SHOW MEANT FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT.

I RESPECT ALL OF THE CONTESTANTS ON THIS SHOW AND BELIEVE THEY ARE ALL INCREDIBLY TALENTED. THIS SHOW DOES NOT PORTRAY HOW GREAT JOHANNA, ASHLIE, DEVIN, WILLIAM, DANIELLE, COLOGNE, ARNALDO, AND DYSHAUN REALLY ARE. WE ARE WHOLE PEOPLE WITH LIVES, AND FRIENDS, AND FAMILY WHO LOVE US.

KATE, I HOPE YOU WILL STOP ACTING SO JUVENILE SOON. NONE OF US CAN CONTROL HOW WE ARE PORTRAYED ON THIS SHOW BUT WE CAN SHOW PEOPLE WHO WE ARE NOW. IF NOTHING ELSE BE HONEST ABOUT THE SITUATION. MAYBE YOU DIDN'T MEAN WHAT YOU SAID. PERHAPS IT CAME OUT BECAUSE YOU WERE ANGRY. IT DOESN'T CHANGE THE FACT THAT YOU SAID IT.

IM SURE EVERYONE OWES EACHOTHER SOME APOLOGIES. YOU KNOW I APOLOGIZED TO YOU BECAUSE YOU DESERVED MY APOLOGY FOR A FEW THINGS THAT I SAID THAT WERE OUT OF LINE. YOU APOLOGIZED TO ME TOO FOR THINGS YOU SAID AND WE BOTH OPENLY SPOKE ABOUT WHAT A STRANGE SITUATION FILMING THE SHOW WAS.

YOU CANNOT ACT INNOCENT. IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO. YOU KNOW WHAT REALLY HAPPENED. WE ALL DO. I THINK IT'S TIME TO MOVE ON.

-MEGAN

Posted by: Megan-Alida Johnson | December 04, 2008 at 11:51 PM

Megan <3

She signed on with her full name, which explains why she introduces herself as "Alida" in her CW pre-show interview clip.

Here is Kate's response in another interview: http://jezebel.com/511570...stylistas-mean-girl-megan

Theft, Lies, And Editing: The Reality Of Stylista's "Mean Girl" Megan
By Tracie, 1:00 PM on Mon Dec 22 2008, 15,662 views

Stylista villain Megan claims she was a victim of editing, and accused rival contestant Kate of being homophobic. Kate-as well as Megan's former business partner-promptly contacted us about how Megan's bitchiness is indeed, very real.

Stylista underdog, and the focus of much of Megan's mean girl-ness, Kate Gallagher, also emailed us, upset about Megan's allegation that Kate slung homophobic epithets behind the scenes.

"Look, I've never contacted a press source before, but this time I just couldn't help myself. Megan is preaching to the United States that she's some sweet innocent girl and this whole show was a big fraud, and I can't stomach it for one more second."

She agreed to an interview about this mess.

So what are the root of these "homophobe" allegations?
Right after my elimination I wrote another blog entry on ELLE.com. I was extremely fragile at that time, and emotionally very unstable. The behavior on that show was just an awful fashion version of Lord of the Flies. On the first episode where I wore a corset dress [and] I was nicknamed "BOOBS," but that never really ended. The sexual harassment and bullying continued for weeks. The nice people in the loft were eliminated so early on, that by the time William left I just broke down and cried everyday. I knew what I was left with. I called Dyshaun a gay slur at the end of our fight [in which he called her "Chlamydia"]. I was yelling and hysterically crying saying that if he didn't leave then I was going to. It was edited out. It should have been. After weeks of filming around, and with, a lot of gay men, I'm pretty certain the producers were confident that I wasn't a homophobe, but rather I was just being pushed too damn far. Megan and Johanna reported that I had been taunting him because he was gay and that was the reason for the comments he made to me. It takes the viewer into another area that is completely out of context. I do not advocate the use of the word, in any situation, but that group incited the behavior which makes my comment entirely void of falling under any category of hate speech.

How has it affected you?
It was painful to deal with the media backlash of her all caps letter. I called [Stylista contestant] William and read it and he said in his accent, "It's like call up those people or whateva and simply tell them that's not true, can you do that? I mean really." It made me smile but it didn't change what damage was already done. I live in San Francisco and I grew up in Palm Springs. I've been a gay rights activist since college. So to take a hit like that on a community I love so much was hard. You don't want to ever offend anyone or make them believe that you have any hate inside of you toward a sexual orientation.

Was there a period, after taping ended, that you and Megan ever made peace? Have you spoken since then, aside from communication on the internet?
Yes, for about a minute at the very beginning of the season we decided to be civil. Then I watched the show. I heard all of her interview answers. I had the most airtime and articles and comments throughout the show so that seemed to upset [her].

What do you make of the assertions that editing manipulated situations, storylines, and people's personalities?
Victims of editing! If they were victims of editing and their behavior was inaccurate then I was a participant in one of the biggest frauds of all time, because my [elimination] was a direct result of my emotional response to their acting. Should I be getting SAG rates for being hustled so badly or is someone just lying? I would feel a lot better if they said, "Yeah, we did act exactly like that on the show, but in real life we are nice." Then it would make more sense.

How did you feel about the way that you, personally, were edited?
I was edited exactly the way I behaved. We all were. I was a talented wreck. I think the only hard thing was the "BIMBO" reference. I'm a really smart girl. Being around people that didn't smile ever was really scary for me. I was experiencing a serious culture shock. I'm also not as wealthy as some of the other kids, so instead of just being considered a normal 22-year-old with college loans to payoff, I was branded the girl with no style. I mean you put me next to someone in a $900 dress what do you expect?

Do you think that your elimination speech affected the outcome of the competition, since your recommendations were pretty much taken?
Absolutely. Johanna was best of the three. She has the academic credentials and her age and work ethic made for a good choice. However, I don't think it's fair that anyone without a BA was even let in the final three. I don't care if you know every damn designer that ever lived walked or breathed, too many people, myself included worked too hard for their degrees to not take a little offense to that.

Are you done with trying to break into the fashion industry now?
I don't think the fashion industry needs a Katie. Besides, if that is what the fashion industry is about, then one word: YUCK.

We can always count on Kate on having the last word.

And for a bit more about that tumor Megan mentioned, here's the only post-show interview I could find of her: http://www.stylistafanati...ive-interview-with-megan/

An Exclusive Interview with Megan
Posted on November 1st, 2008 11:50 AM by Lenny N. Carl

Viewers that have tuned in for the first two episodes of Stylista so far have been treated to a glimpse inside the fashion world... and inside a brewing feud between Megan and, well, everyone else. Or so it seems.

But - shockingly! - reality television may not always tell the full truth. That's the gist of Megan's side of things.

Yes, we were the first site to speak to the controversial contestant. Here's what she had to say about life in the Stylista spotlight:

Stylista Fanatic: Thanks for taking the time to speak with us. Let's start with your portrayal on the show. Do you think it's accurate?
Megan: No. Not at all. The people who know me well, my friends and family, find it hysterical. I mean, is there really such a thing as "reality" TV? In my opinion, no.

Stylista Fanatic: Did you go into the show with a plan to be the villain?
Megan: I don't think anyone wants to be portrayed as a villain to the entire country. I knew what I signed up, but there is a lot of editing involved. Truth is, I'm a kind, compassionate person. I was just in a competitive environment and they chose to show certain sides to me. It's frustrating.

Stylista Fanatic: Do you think it's fair that the fashion industry has a reputation for being mean-spirited? Did the show reflect the true nature of the business?
Megan: Fashion is a business, like any other. People get passionate about the industry, sure, but every industry is cut-throat. At the end of the day, for me at least, it's just a job. I don't eat, sleep and breathe fashion.

Stylista Fanatic: How have things changed for you since the show ended?
Megan: Well, four days after being released to the world again, I was actually misdiagnosed with cancer. I had had a lump in my throat during shooting, so I knew something was wrong. But I had to focus on the show. I'm great now, though.

Stylista Fanatic: Do you think Stylista will stick around for multiple seasons, such as other reality shows in its genre, America's Next Top Model and Project Runway?
Megan: I think it has staying power. It gives a portrayal of the fashion industry that's important to see and understand. I learned an incredible amount on the show. I have a great deal of respect for Anne, Joe and everyone involved.

Stylista Fanatic: Are there any misconceptions about yourself you'd like to clear up?
Megan: It bothered me a lot that they labeled me the "rich bitch." The show edited it to make it seem like I was given a chunk of money, went to open a store and then sold my business because I just got bored.
In reality, it's really hard to start a business from ground up and run it. The most rewarding aspect was building a brand and then I sold it to focus on a new challenge.

Stylista Fanatic: Do you hope the series gives you more of a chance to show who you really are, as well as depict your relationships with other contestants in a better light?
Megan: Yeah. Dyshaun, for example, is hysterical. He's incredibly talented. Everyone on the show it. I hope there's more character development as the weeks go on.
These are all truly talented people and we went through an experience together that no one else can relate to. I wish everyone the best. I really like Ashlie and Kate. We dont have the ill feelings for each other the show has portrayed so far. We really don't.

Well, maybe not towards Kate considering that a few days later she posted the response to her blog.

About Megan, from a buddytv interview with Jason: http://www.buddytv.com/ar...iew-jason-of-s-24070.aspx

What are your thoughts on the other contestants you got to hang around with? We've seen a lot about not a lot of people like Megan in the house, and I'm wondering, is that just for TV, or is that actually how everyone felt?

Like I told somebody else, I honestly think that Megan is a good person. Seeing her say the things about me last night was kind of shocking because there was a time that Megan and I, outside of the house, were able to go to church because I was going to church in remembrance of my grandmother and my mother who passed away. So me and Megan did go to church together. No one else in the house wanted to go with me. She volunteered to. And we had a very deep conversation about life and death and everything. Both of us were teary-eyed and things like that, and it was a side of Megan that nobody saw. And of course we weren't miked and it wasn't filmed or anything. I do think it's for TV. I do think it's for TV. When you're labeled as the Omarosa of Stylista, in order to stay on the show, you're going to keep acting that way. You're going to keep doing that. But of course, I'm sure she didn't like certain people in the house; no one is ever going to get along 100 percent. But I honestly think it was just for TV.