Original Air Date:
Friday, November 6, 2009
Guests:
- Karaoke Competitors: Anna, Matthew, Grace, Tara, Rob, Donnie, Kristina, Abraham
- Mo'Nique
- Anderson Cooper
Show Summary:
On this edition of Friday Live, Oprah welcomed back the eight Karaoke Challenge semi-finalists to see which three would be moving on the finals after viewers voted. With the opening weekend of Precious in major cities that night, Oprah also spoke with star Mo'Nique via satellite from her show in Atlanta to see how she felt about the role and what she wanted the audience to get from the film. The December O Magazine cover featuring Oprah and Ellen was also premiered. To end the show, Oprah spoke with Anderson Cooper from CNN about the upcoming book club web event featuring Say You're One of Them and Uwem Akpan.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- After 1.6 million votes, Abraham, Donnie and Rob will be going to the karaoke finals. The 5 not selected walked away with $25,000.
- Mo'Nique revealed that her inspiration for portraying Mary Jones was her older brother who molested her when she was young.
- Now with her own talk show on BET, Mo'Nique also addressed how some viewers are upset that she has lost more than 40 pounds. She stressed that it's all about being healthy.
- Oprah revealed two O Magazine covers that will hit newsstands November 12 featuring Ellen DeGeneres.
What to Take Away from the Show:
This Friday Live was filled with announcements and reveals. After finishing this episode, viewers were left to act - watch next Thursday as the 3 finalists compete to win the Karaoke Challenge and vote for your favorite, head out and see Precious when it is released in your town which will hit theatres nationwide on November 20th, pick up a copy of O Magazine featuring Ellen DeGeneres out on newsstands November 12th, and RSVP for your web seat to discuss Say You're One of Them with Oprah, Anderson Cooper and Uwem Akpan. Mark your calendars - November is a busy month!