Girls Aloud: Off The Record - E4

[vasilios]

I hope there's a dvd but there never is! All UK TV programmes I wanted have never gotten a dvd re-release.

[Steveweiser]

bichard said:

(although I personally think she is better looking than Kimberley - I've never understood what all the fuss is about there)

Lovely smile, sexy accent, smoking hot body. Probably the sexiest arse in pop. What's not to love?

[MoondialSlater]

bichard said:

Where do people get this idea that Nicola is ugly? She may not be quite as stunning as the rest of the girls (although I personally think she is better looking than Kimberley - I've never understood what all the fuss is about there) but she is undeniably a very pretty girl.

And how on Earth Kerrang readers can say she is unattractive when you consider some of the ugly cunts who frequent that magazine's cover is beyond me!!!

What got me was that enough people knew who she was to vote for her so she could get 4th place. People in the street would be hard pressed to remember who Nicola Roberts was, never mind readers of Kerrang.

[97williamsb]

I loved Nadine's face when she said "breaking into new markets was important because.......more money". Ha ha. It made me chuckle.

[IdRatherJack]

Why on earth have the girls (or more realistically, their management) agreed to this programme?

They come across as spoilt, rude, ungrateful, sour faced cows more and more each week (with the exception of Kimberley, who seems really lovely). Nadine just gives the impression that she doesn't want to be there and can't wait to get the inevitable solo career started, and Sarah just treats it as a piss-up.

Note to Ms 'Diva' Tweedy - you ain't Diana Ross sweetheart, drop the attitude.

[97williamsb]

Cheryl annoyed me in this episode. Although her spew on her trouser comment could of made a good pic for the paps, at least he asked if he could take her pic.

[Fax Mactor]

I agree with the above comments.

My love for The Aloud decreases each time i watch an episode of Off The Record.

[MoondialSlater]

faxmactor said:

My love for The Aloud decreases each time i watch an episode of Off The Record.

Suddenly I'm quite interested in watching this.

[Wild Horse]

Of course it portrays them like that, remember this has been heavily edited by Channel 4 and they want to put in all the bad bits. Personally, I think it's hilarious, they might be coming across bad but you can't say this isn't entertainment.

[Fax Mactor]

Yeah, its entertainment but Cheyls diva attitude when she was getting her hair done and she just walked off half-way through... her face was just begging for a slap.

Nadine is as fake as Jordans tits.

[IdRatherJack]

Sure it's great TV but I watch it open mouthed that this is made with their co-operation and approval.

Why couldn't Cheryl quickly have got a top "from wardrobe" rather than spend 10 minutes bitching at the poor stylist?

Nadine really doesn't seem remotely botherd about being there - does no-one else get that impression?

On the upside I do find Sarah very funny to watch, if I was a popstar that's how I'd do it too!

[Fax Mactor]

I remember the old 17 year old Popstars Nadine before she got bored and her favourite hobby turned into a chore.

She just seems half-arsed more interested in the money these days.

[Steveweiser]

Yeah, Cheryl didn't exactly handle that wardrobe thing well, and Nadine does look a bit bored, but other than that, the other three were ace, especially when they went out. And both Kimberley and Sarah look great in bikinis.

[Fax Mactor]

The gay aussie fan and his friend made me laugh, they knew all the dance moves to Love Machine.

[IdRatherJack]

I was interested to hear your thoughts Steveweiser, knowing how much you love them - I thought you would leap to their defence but was pleasantly surprised!

I don't mind popstars behaving badly (in fact I encourage it) but I was really shocked at Cheryl's monstrously deluded ego and shocking treatment of people and Nadine's half arsedness about the whole promo tour.

Like someone else said though - great entertainment!

[MoondialSlater]

Nicola Roberts is still in Girls Aloud, right?

[Steveweiser]

Thinking about it, Nadine describes herself as the laziest person on earth, so confidence and not showing excitement can be mistaken for cockiness and not giving a shit. But then again, it could well be that the girl who splits up Girls Aloud may be the one we thought it would be when they formed nearly 4 years ago.

[Fax Mactor]

Anyway what is the point of it being entertainment if the concequences are bad? It certainly wont do them any favours in the long run. It left a nasty aftertaste in the back of my mind.

Though saying that i know some sad, sad deluded Tweedy fans who would still worship her if she spat in their faces.

I'm probably going over the top but i just have the urge to slap them all (apart from Kimberley) and bring them all back down to earth.

[IdRatherJack]

faxmactor said:

I'm probably going over the top but i just have the urge to slap them all (apart from Kimberley) and bring them all back down to earth.

I hear you sister!

When I think of how many great girlbands have fallen by the wayside then watch this lot go about their business with a curious mixture of arrogance and boredom it makes my blood boil...

[coxy1979]

Sarah Harding is the best.

I want to go out and get pissed with her.

[WittyName]

I don't think they seem arrogant at all. The whole "Cheryl needs wardrobe..." thing was nothing to do with arrogance, more worry that she wouldn't look as good as the rest of the girls.

But, as someone told me the other week, I'm a sucker for a sweet smile and a pair of tits.

I was quite disappointed that the whole "who looks like a dickhead...?" thing didn't live up to expectations and wasn't some huge personal fight.

[Model]

I could understand why Cheryl was so pissed off, because there is just no logic that Nadine, Sarah and Nicola were all dressed up in their Biology outfits and she wasn't.

[Becky]

Nicola is a sweetheart. They should show her more.

[Kirkland]

wittyname said:

I don't think they seem arrogant at all. The whole "Cheryl needs wardrobe..." thing was nothing to do with arrogance, more worry that she wouldn't look as good as the rest of the girls.

But, as someone told me the other week, I'm a sucker for a sweet smile and a pair of tits.

I was quite disappointed that the whole "who looks like a dickhead...?" thing didn't live up to expectations and wasn't some huge personal fight.

Rather she's a perfectionist and doesn't suffer fools gladly and people mistake that for bitchiness.

[butterflyboy]

Is it me or do all the male fans they show are screaming queens? Grates on me a bit. I met the Aloud and was very excited but i didnt want to act like a prat in front of them. Must be really uncomfortable having strangers scream and stuff standing right in front of you. Rant over.

[xtina613]

cheryl is a right twat isn't she?! was she in a bad situation, yes. did she handle it like a 12 year old who wants more attention than her sisters, YES.

[Jen]

I rememeber on the advert break thinking: do they ever stop bloody moaning? They got off stage from a brilliant gig, where they were recieved with rapture and what do they say? Ooh, I'm tired. Oooh I want to go home. Blah blah blah!
When Cheryl was faffing over her top, I just wanted to scream at her "let the bloody woman speak!!" as everytime she tried to explain why Nadine was in costume, she got cut off by someone, mostly Cheryl. And the whole "I look like a tramp" thing- last week she was fat, this week she hates her clothes.... she has issues.
Nicola seems incredibly normal which is nice, and Kimberely is a sweetie. Sarah... Sarah has problems. She is sarcastic, and rude and bitter, and all she seems to want to do is drink.
I think Nadine seems really nice- I was chuffed for her and the whole Jesse Metcalf thing, but not when her manager is using it as a promo opportunity to the camera.
All in all, I think they are very normal, but they should have looked at the final cut and gotten some of the constant moaning out, Cheryl needs to sort out her body image and Sarah... well some therapy and AA couldn't hurt.

[xtina613]

jennyscott said:

I rememeber on the advert break thinking: do they ever stop bloody moaning? They got off stage from a brilliant gig, where they were recieved with rapture and what do they say? Ooh, I'm tired. Oooh I want to go home. Blah blah blah!
When Cheryl was faffing over her top, I just wanted to scream at her "let the bloody woman speak!!" as everytime she tried to explain why Nadine was in costume, she got cut off by someone, mostly Cheryl. And the whole "I look like a tramp" thing- last week she was fat, this week she hates her clothes.... she has issues.
Nicola seems incredibly normal which is nice, and Kimberely is a sweetie. Sarah... Sarah has problems. She is sarcastic, and rude and bitter, and all she seems to want to do is drink.
I think Nadine seems really nice- I was chuffed for her and the whole Jesse Metcalf thing, but not when her manager is using it as a promo opportunity to the camera.
All in all, I think they are very normal, but they should have looked at the final cut and gotten some of the constant moaning out, Cheryl needs to sort out her body image and Sarah... well some therapy and AA couldn't hurt.

you summed it up quite nicely. it's a shame THAT is the image so many people came away with. i was wondering if i was the only one thinking "do they ever stop bloody whining" and "does sarah...have a problem?"

[Steveweiser]

butterflyboy said:

Is it me or do all the male fans they show are screaming queens? Grates on me a bit. I met the Aloud and was very excited but i didnt want to act like a prat in front of them. Must be really uncomfortable having strangers scream and stuff standing right in front of you. Rant over.

They showed me in Episode 1, and I'm not a "screaming queen".

[tesko suicide]

I don't really think they're coming across that badly. Are they supposed to walk around being all humble and grateful that they won popstars THREE years ago?

Their job is to deliver good pop music and performances. If they want to whinge a bit behind the scenes then so what? Everyone likes to whinge.