Marnell

Marnell: What you didn't see, since there's not enough time to show everything, was that I forced Nick to write a bridge.

Platinum Hit's Johnny Marnell on Reality TV Contrivance and Real Relationships 2011

Marnell: Just as Jewel admitted that she thought I wouldn't intentionally act to throw a challenge, I don't think the judges or producers would intentionally think that way.

Platinum Hit's Johnny Marnell on Reality TV Contrivance and Real Relationships 2011

Marnell: I live in New York primarily at the moment, but I also do a lot of work out in L.A., and try to be there as much as possible.

Platinum Hit's Johnny Marnell on Reality TV Contrivance and Real Relationships 2011

Until he was eliminated on last week's Platinum Hit Fridays, 8/7c, Bravo, Johnny Marnell seemed like the show's front-runner.

Platinum Hit's Johnny Marnell on Reality TV Contrivance and Real Relationships 2011

Johnny Marnell: It was hard to relive it by watching it, but it wasn't as bad as when it was going on.

Platinum Hit's Johnny Marnell on Reality TV Contrivance and Real Relationships 2011

But a song that was deemed a "miss" and an onstage showdown with antagonist Nick ultimately led to Marnell's demise.

Platinum Hit's Johnny Marnell on Reality TV Contrivance and Real Relationships 2011

Marnell: I remember reading that and just cracking up.

Platinum Hit's Johnny Marnell on Reality TV Contrivance and Real Relationships 2011

Julie Basque, Lisa Marnell, Hannah Roveto, and Dianne Veale, your thoughtful feedback made this a far better story.

Sea Escape Lynne Griffin 2010

Julie Basque, Lisa Marnell, Hannah Roveto, and Dianne Veale, your thoughtful feedback made this a far better story.

Sea Escape Lynne Griffin 2010

Marnell Consulting Coming Soon: Sam Nazarian's vision for a revitalized Sahara Hotel & Casino Mr. Nazarian was born in Tehran, and his family made a second fortune in L.A. after fleeing Iran during the revolution.

Against All Odds 2008