Sunday Night: After last week's elimination show, the rockers returned to the mansion: "There are shockingly few people" there these days Jordis says. The after-show meal became an occasion for blowing off steam. Jessica was toasted while J.D. fashioned a miniature chair for her, so she'll always have a place at the table--or maybe not. Suzie had a chance to see the last performance that landed her in the bottom three when the Rockers were given Verizon V-Cast phones so they can watch their performances. After viewing her performance, Suzie still thought it was strong. "It's frustrating," she said to blow off steam, and then quickly decided it was time to get drunk. And her drunkenness was as J.D. called it "a show in itself," as she table danced.

By Christine Blackmon
Reality Reel Media
08.24.05

Dave walked into the Mansion and for the first time ever, put a damper on the party. Everyone sobered up quickly as he brought news of this week's clinic. He told the Rockers that "INXS was looking for someone who can contribute creatively," so this week, the Rockers have to write an original song. They can write it alone or collaborate, but the Rockers are responsible for their own song.

The Rockers had a wide range of reactions. Deanna worried that she "lacks the chops" to write a song and was sure she'll have to find a collaborator -- she started working with Ty. Jordis was "terrified." She thought she had "something to offer" as a songwriter but is worried she's not in the same league as some of the other Rockers. J.D. went off into a corner and got to work. Marty sees this clinic as a challenge from INXS whereas Mig, fresh off his high of getting an encore, viewed it as an "amazing opportunity." Ty and Suzie were on the same page. Suzie said that having to write their own songs will "expose" people, Ty compared it to people getting "wet and naked," and out of all the Rockers, he was the "best wet and naked."

In the midst of all this, Mig was a little disappointed with his encore reward -- a phone call from his wife in London. He was sure she was going to show up at the Mansion and knew she was hiding somewhere. Talking on the phone, he told her he "looked behind every wall," but, obviously, he didn't check the stairways, because she climbs up one behind him and taped him on the shoulder. The smile on Mig's face was indescribable

The next morning, INXS had a promotional appearance at Star 98.7 FM. Accompanying them were J.D. and Suzie, who got the honor because their names were picked out of a hat. Suzie couldn’t believe her luck; she got to sing an INXS song backed by INXS without being in the bottom three.