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OFFICIAL MEMO
To: Richard Wadsworth
From: Teri Baker
Subject: Fifth Elimination Ceremony/Unexpected Departure
We postponed our elimination ceremony due to a conflict at the rodeo. Emmett has officially eliminated Akira. Her father’s disapproval during the meet and greet made this the obvious choice.
Due to that same conflict Emmett was unable to meet with Evelyn’s family so she has been awarded an extra one-on-one date to make up for that lost time.
This development caused tensions to boil over between Jada and Evelyn.
Jada confronted Evelyn about being a “producer plant” based on how things played out last night with Emmett clearly refusing to redo the take and the producer interference that followed.
Jada packed her bags and left despite my and the night producer’s assurances that she’s important to Emmett. We are now down to two daters: Catherine and Evelyn.
I do believe some of the footage can be massaged and used for television if we get creative.
We may want to film this week’s one-on-one dates as though she hasn’t departed and then have the outburst be after Evelyn’s date and before hers. Making it appear as though it was time alone with Emmett that set them off rather than any accusation about the show itself.
Catherine has stayed quiet and clear of the drama. She might be the perfect balance to Evelyn as we head into the final. Will he pick the bitch or America’s sweetheart?
Jada’s unexpected departure leaves a hole in the schedule, though. My suggestion is that we give the cast and crew a two-day weekend before heading into the final week of recording.
One last observation: I had noted that Emmett and Julia were on the outs, but now I’m not so sure. He is back to searching for her off camera, and I have a sinking suspicion there is still something going on there, given his refusal to move forward with any physical contact. As of this writing, he has not come back to his cottage on set since yesterday.
We may need to increase outside pressure to keep him motivated through these final weeks.
Please advise on the best next steps.
Sincerely,
Teri Baker
Story Producer