‘The Glee Project’ season 3 sadly facing uncertain future
It may sound strange, but there is a part of us that loves “The Glee Project” even more than the show it is actually based on in “Glee.” It combined most of the strongest elements of the latter show’s musical number, throws a story in there to boot, and it actually presents a depiction of the real casting process. It’s one of the strongest competition shows on TV, and it does so despite not being focused on petty drama or negativity.
Sadly, it is still unsure as to whether or not Oxygen’s show (which, for the sake of finding a devoted “Glee” audience, probably never should have been on this particular network to begin with) will be renewed for a third season. Why? It’s not because the network’s executives do not want the show, but they still are unsure as to whether or not “Glee” is going to be renewed for a fifth season. Without that, it’s impossible to have a show where the winner gets an arc on the show.
Speaking to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Oxygen president Jason Klarman explained the situation in a trio of sentences:
“We’re waiting for when they get a greenlight from Fox. It’s just finishing its fourth season and many of the deals are getting renegotiated. It’s much more complicated than whether they’re picking it up or not.”
Surely Fox is aware of their sister series, and want to try and give it another opportunity if at all possible. After all, Alex Newell, Blake Jenner, Samuel Larsen, and Damian McGinty (who may be returning for more episodes early next year) have all had significant time on this show after being on “The Glee Project,” and it is a fantastic farm for quality talent that will go onto “Glee” with an instant connection to some viewers.
Tell us: do you think that “The Glee Project” should return for more? If you want to read some more “Glee” news pertaining to Lea Michele and Chris Colfer, you can do so here.
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Marquita Criss
February 23, 2013 @ 12:42 pm
Glee and The Glee Project should definitely go on. The are 2 of the best shows on television, plus they give “underdogs” a chance at following their dreams and be themselves at the same time where as to in the music industry you have to have a certain look and constantly have someone trying to change you… Please keep this show going.. I’m definitely auditioning.
Jane Doe
February 23, 2013 @ 12:04 am
More PLEASE! LOVE GLEE PROJECT!
Sarah
February 18, 2013 @ 5:43 pm
The Glee Project is a great show and a wonderful opportunity for undiscovered performers to be found out. It is a source of great talent and though the show Glee has lost some of its former glory and fallen away from the principles that made it such a good show in the first place, it still has some great characters and a whole lot of great talent and so there is still a chance that it can be saved. Just get some new writers, a new choreographer and focus more on genuine issue rather than drama just for the sake of drama like the show has been doing lately. Glee may have fallen off track a little, but it is still a great show, and as long as there is a Glee there should definately be a glee project.
Bar
February 2, 2013 @ 12:19 am
Concur that TGP1 was great TV, and certainly caused me to watch the next season of Glee to see the TGP1 winners. But what a disappointment Glee turned out to be, mostly due to dreadful scripts and the terribly poor example shown in the nasty dialogue and bullying scenes, particularly those directed at TGP1 co-winner Damian McGinty. Then, all the false info regarding McGinty’s status on the show followed, including the reference to future appearances in this article. Bottom line, Glee isn’t worth the effort to watch the talented performers in its cast, nor do I appreciate the producers’ repeated attempts to manipulate potential viewers. There have been several articles (including some on this site) criticizing TGP as misleading and asserting that the winners were pre-picked by the producers. So, the result is that it just doesn’t seem worth it to have another season of TGP.
Andrew Mcilroy
January 17, 2013 @ 6:27 pm
If they do continue it, I’ll audition for sure. I’m a huge fan, a great singer/dancer, and would make an awesome addition to the show!
Dellie Q.
January 9, 2013 @ 6:52 pm
Season 1 of The Glee Project is one of the best seasons of TV of any genre or any show. It’s the only show I’ve ever seen more than once (actually, I’ve gone through all the episodes 5 times since it aired, even knowing how it ends … awesome finale). I hadn’t been so excited to watch each new episode of a show since LOST. It was event television for me.
Season 2 was ok. I stopped watching half way through and only watched the finale because of the cameos: Charlie’s finale speech was SO worth it.
I was SO bummed when Damian stopped being announced as the after-party host.
So, unless some Seaosn 1 contenders (Damian & Cameron) play major roles in Season 3 of TGP, I’m not fully convinced.
Yes, I like The Glee Project WAY better than Glee.
Devyn
January 8, 2013 @ 10:48 pm
Yes, please continue!
Maddie
January 8, 2013 @ 10:48 pm
They need to continue glee and the glee project because I will cry if they don’t!!!!
Ines
January 8, 2013 @ 3:28 pm
For sure! Plus, it is such a popular show all over the world :)))
John Nicholas
January 8, 2013 @ 1:05 pm
yes!!!!!!