First off. I don't like seeing anyone in pain, especially a child. That being said however, there was something epic about Rachel Crow's elimination this week on The X Factor. I finally watched my DVR of last nights results show tonight. Like the entire season, it was over the top, overly dramatic, and there was almost something Shakespearean about it. What ever goes up, must come down! On most reality shows the winner, no matter how rotten or vile, seems to get away with their sins when the prize is awarded. Now Rachel is too young for sins or to be responsible for either her win or her loss. Her fall from grace last night however was clearly not about talent but due to those around her. She began on the show an adorable 13 year old, precocious and immensely talented. She ended her reign as a 35year old, in dress and in voice, overly coached, singing and talking in a way that turned off most who loved her in the beginning. Her fault, nah, but whether it be her parents, agent, Simon or the shows producers, whatever connection people felt towards the girl back when the show began faded with each 'big smile' and 'big reaction' she gave week in and week out.
