'The Glee Project' Runners-Up: Two Episodes Is not a 'Consolation Prize'

Oxygen's "The Glee Project" runners up Lindsay Pearce and Alex Newell might not have won a seven-episode arc on "Glee," but Ryan Murphy could not split up using the duo, offering both two-episode guest activates the Fox hit.Throughout "The Glee Project's" 10-episode run, Pearce have been seen like a potential mean girl and rival to Jum Michele's Rachel Berry, and when the excitement the 19-year-old from Modesto, Calif., is hearing, that would likely happen. For Newell, meanwhile, impressed Ian Brennan together with his second drag performance from the competition, using the "Glee" co-creator proclaiming the 18-year-old Lynn, Mass., native's routine "brave.""The Hollywood Reporter" swept up with Pearce and Newell to go over as being a runner-up in addition to their visions for his or her time on Glee.THR: That which was dealing with the mind whenever you heard Ryan eliminate you, then moments later introduced both of you out after naming Samuel and Damian those who win?Pearce: In the beginning I had been disappointed at not winning, however i was OK. You can observe it on my small face I understood I did not win. When you are aware, you realize. I had been just pleased which i had finally first got it all done, which i did my job and all sorts of I desired from Ryan would be a thumbs up and that he provided one. I felt like I'd redeemed myself in the eyes which was all I desired. Him saying which i did not win, I did not have to win at that time any longer that wasn't what it really involved. He told Alex he did not win which would be a large shock for me personally. Then Damian and Samuel won, that was incredible. When he drawn Alex and that i as much as the leading and stated, 'You men actually are special here's something two episodes.' In the beginning, it had been like, I seem like this may well be a consolation prize, however it wasn't he wasn't consoling us, he was giving us an opportunity.Newell: The main one factor that people all learned is the fact that when Ryan begins to praise and compliment you, that isn't good whatsoever. However when he's finding all of your defects and everything wrong along with you, that's the optimum time because this means that he is able to help you on his show. For me personally, the moment he began adoring me, I understood I did not win. [I figured], 'The door isn't closing, the doorway is half open now. Regardless of what happens, somebody will check this out and you are likely to be effective inside your existence.' Simultaneously, I truly wanted it, and so i wasn't upset. But the moment he drawn me back on stage and stated, 'You're likely to have two episodes on my small baby,' the very first time during my existence I could not say anything I had been without words. It is a moment during my existence that I'll most likely always remember since it was the only real moment during my existence which i was quiet for. (Laughs.)THR: You arrived on the scene within the finals in drag for that second amount of time in your competition and "Glee" co-creator Ian Brennan known as you "brave." What am i saying for you?Newell: It meant the planet in my experience also it demonstrated he understood me and things i was representing, who I had been representing and everything about me. To call me brave was the very best compliment that anybody might have given me in those days or perhaps in general. It simply demonstrated that a person available will get me and knows things i are a symbol of.THR: Have you check this out coming whatsoever? Have you ever believe that maybe there can be an opportunity that four individuals could wind on "Glee" following the semifinals unsuccessful to transmit anybody home?Pearce: We spoken about this among ourselves however it never was like this would certainly happen because it absolutely was drilled into our minds that there is just one champion and merely one individual would finish on "Glee." Then there works out to become two those who win and 2 semi-those who win. There is a shot of me within the finale saying, 'Did all of us just win a bit?A Be it two episodes or seven, all of us obtain a small opportunity to live our dreams. THR: Are there any discussions about who you'll experience "Glee"?Pearce: I have heard gossips in regards to a Sheila character. In the beginning I figured everyone was getting my title wrong. People keep calling me Sheila. Now I hear Pendelton, and I'm not sure what or who that's. I'm not sure anything yet.THR: Alex, you clearly impressed the "Glee" men together with your drag performances. Any chance we'll observe that incorporated on the program?Newell: I really hope so. It's fun but painful my ft always cry! but it is really fun and shows will be able to play men and women. It implies that I am that underdog chameleon.THR: An amount you believe if Ryan and company scripted a mix-dressing or transgendered character for you personally?Newell: I'd be perfectly fine with this because you will find a wide variety of angles to that particular. Time passes to various schools to go to buddies and that i see transgendered kids and it is hard. Very few tv shows reveal that, it's that hidden factor that does not everyone really wants to discuss. But it's there and you will find people who wish to have the ability to turn the tv on and find out someone else who is like them. I seem like basically could that, I'd be beside myself and happy.THR: "The Glee Project" men noted throughout the series they could help you, Lindsay, like a rival to Rachel or perhaps a bad girl. I possibly could almost help you as Rachel's kid sister.Pearce: A youngster sister to Rachel could be amusing. It might be an aspiration. Jum has probably the most valued voices within the entertainment industry today. She's a giant and incredibly gifted. She uses her gift to the very best of her ability and is excellent at what she does. Sometimes the Rachel character is not one you usually love however, you always like to watch her sing. I have always loved her character. My very own personal story is greatly like hers, and that's why It could be funny that i can play a Rachel character because I kind of am one already. Simultaneously, it might be nice to behave different. Really something that Ryan pulls from his bag of miracle I'd be fine playing.THR: Alex, who does you most wish to share moments with?Newell: Amber Riley (Mercedes). I would like to use her because I understand any song that people sang together we'd just absolutely murder the song. That song could be ripped to each different shred. I'd like to talk about moments with Max Adler's Karofsky. I'd like to be his new love interest, I seem like that might be very fun.THR: Alex, you have been referred to on "Glee Project" because the lovechild of Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Mercedes. That which was the first reaction whenever you heard that?Newell: I died! I wish to do this so bad! My fans call me "Kurtcedes" already. I'd like to do that. The Hollywood Reporter