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** Melody Thornton has released a mixtape, and like Carmit, her debut solo album seems stuck in DevelopmentHell.

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** Melody Thornton has released a mixtape, and like Carmit, her debut solo album seems stuck in DevelopmentHell. She would later participate in The Masked Singer in Australia (where she won) and The U.K.



* RoleEndingMisdemeanor: Following the release of ''Surviving Music/RKelly'', "Out of This Club" was removed from streaming services and digital stores, and the album was eventually re-released in April 2019 to remove the song.

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* RoleEndingMisdemeanor: Following the release of ''Surviving Music/RKelly'', "Out of This Club" Club", produced by the disgraced crooner, was removed from streaming services and digital stores, and the album was eventually re-released in April 2019 to remove the song.
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** Creator/ChristinaApplegate was one of the founding members when the group started out as a burlesque troupe and left before the transition into a pop group. She's since hosted a few of the group's events.
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** Creator/CarmenElectra[[note]]At the time having been the leader of the burlesque troupe for 2 years[[/note]] was approached to be a member of the musical group, but declined due to scheduling conflicts. Rino Nakasone (choreographer for such groups as Music/GirlsGeneration) and Chelsea Korka (a fan favorite from "The Search For The Next Doll") were also supposed to be members, but wound up being cut.
** Music/WillIAm originally wrote "My Humps" for the group, but it was rejected in favor of "Beep". It instead became single for Music/TheBlackEyedPeas.

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** Creator/CarmenElectra[[note]]At the time having been the leader of the burlesque troupe for 2 years[[/note]] was approached to be a member of the musical group, but declined due to scheduling conflicts. Rino Nakasone (choreographer for such groups as Music/GirlsGeneration) and Chelsea Korka (a fan favorite favourite from "The Search For The Next Doll") were also supposed to be members, but wound up being cut.
** Music/WillIAm originally wrote "My Humps" for the group, but it was rejected in favor of "Beep". It instead became a single for Music/TheBlackEyedPeas.
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* BannedInChina: How The Pussycat Dolls managed to be allowed to perform in Malaysia is a RiddleForTheAges. The organizers were fined, and the Cats wore less sexy outfits when they returned to the country for the 2008 MTV Asia Awards.

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* BannedInChina: How The Pussycat Dolls managed to be allowed to perform in Malaysia is a RiddleForTheAges. The organizers were fined, and the Cats Dolls wore less sexy outfits when they returned to the country for the 2008 MTV Creator/{{MTV}} Asia Awards.



** Nicole Scherzinger has achieved some solo success throughout the UK and Europe, but hasn't released an album in four years.

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** Nicole Scherzinger Creator/NicoleScherzinger has achieved some solo success throughout the UK [[UsefulNotes/UnitedKingdom UK]] and Europe, UsefulNotes/{{Europe}}, but hasn't released an album in four years.



** Kimberley Wyatt formed a music group called "Her Majesty and the Wolves", but the group has been on hiatus since 2012.

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** Kimberley Kimberly Wyatt formed a music group called "Her Majesty and the Wolves", but the group has been on hiatus since 2012.



** G.R.L. was going to be a new line-up of the group after Nicole's departure but it was ultimately renamed and thus becoming the group's SpiritualSuccessor.
** Creator/CarmenElectra[[note]]At the time having been the leader of the burlesque troupe for 2 years[[/note]] was approached to be a member of the musical group, but declined due to scheduling conflicts. Rino Nakasone (choreographer for such groups as Music/GirlsGeneration) and Chelsea Korka (a fan favourite from "The Search For The Next Doll") were also supposed to be members, but wound up being cut.
** Music/WillIAm originally wrote "My Humps" for the group, but it was rejected in favour of "Beep". It instead became single for Music/TheBlackEyedPeas.
** A fashion doll line was announced by Hasbro based on the girl group, but parents and {{Media Watchdog}}s who aren't exactly pleased with the Dolls' raunchy image took umbrage and criticised the toy line, forcing Hasbro to cancel it.

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** G.R.L. was going to be a new line-up of the group after Nicole's departure departure, but it was ultimately renamed and thus becoming the group's SpiritualSuccessor.
** Creator/CarmenElectra[[note]]At the time having been the leader of the burlesque troupe for 2 years[[/note]] was approached to be a member of the musical group, but declined due to scheduling conflicts. Rino Nakasone (choreographer for such groups as Music/GirlsGeneration) and Chelsea Korka (a fan favourite favorite from "The Search For The Next Doll") were also supposed to be members, but wound up being cut.
** Music/WillIAm originally wrote "My Humps" for the group, but it was rejected in favour favor of "Beep". It instead became single for Music/TheBlackEyedPeas.
** A fashion doll line was announced by Hasbro Creator/{{Hasbro}} based on the girl group, but parents and {{Media Watchdog}}s who aren't exactly pleased with the Dolls' raunchy image took umbrage and criticised criticized the toy line, forcing Hasbro to cancel it.
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* BannedInChina: How The Pussycat Dolls managed to be allowed to perform in Malaysia is a RiddleForTheAges. The organizers were fined, and the Cats wore less sexy outfits when they returned to the country for the 2008 MTV Asia Awards.
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* RoleEndingMisdemeanor: Following the release of ''Surviving Music/RKelly'', "Out of This Club" was removed from streaming services and digital stores, and the album was eventually re-released in April 2019 to remove the song.
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** will.i.am originally wrote "My Humps" for the group, but it was rejected in favour of "Beep". It instead became single for Music/TheBlackEyedPeas.

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** will.i.am Music/WillIAm originally wrote "My Humps" for the group, but it was rejected in favour of "Beep". It instead became single for Music/TheBlackEyedPeas.

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* FanNickname: Each girl (excepting Nicole) had an unofficial nickname - see [[https://youtu.be/X6zmWPknBK0 this video]] where each girl gets a feature/allusion to their nickname/"role" in the group.:
** Carmit Bachar: "Foxy Doll"
** Kimberley Wyatt: "Punky/Freaky/Flexi Doll"
** Ashley Roberts: "Angel Doll"
** Jessica Sutta: "Pin-Up Doll"
** Melody Thornton: "Baby Doll"
* ThePeteBest: The group originally comprised of seven members but the seventh, Kaya Jones, left before the group became famous and since then, she has accused founder and manager Robin Antin of [[http://www.eonline.com/ca/news/887094/former-pussycat-dolls-member-kaya-jones-calls-the-group-a-prostitution-ring pimping the members out (calling her "the den mother from hell")]], while Antin has [[http://www.etonline.com/pussycat-dolls-founder-robin-antin-slams-kaya-jones-claims-group-was-prostitution-ring-89298 disputed her status as an official member]].
** Carmen Electra could count, but she arguably found just as much fame outside the group as most of the pop group lineup.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: G.R.L. was going to be a new line-up of the group after Nicole's departure but it was ultimately renamed and thus becoming the group's SpiritualSuccessor.
** Carmen Electra[[note]]At the time having been the leader of the burlesque troupe for 2 years[[/note]] was approached to be a member of the musical group, but declined due to scheduling conflicts. Rino Nakasone (choreographer for such groups as Music/GirlsGeneration) and Chelsea Korka (a fan favourite from "The Search For The Next Doll") were also supposed to be members, but wound up being cut.
** A fashion doll line was announced by Hasbro based on the girl group, but parents and {{Media Watchdog}}s who aren't exactly pleased with the Dolls' raunchy image took umbrage and criticised the toy line, forcing Hasbro to cancel it.

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* FanNickname: Each girl (excepting Nicole) had an unofficial nickname - see [[https://youtu.be/X6zmWPknBK0 this video]] where each girl gets a feature/allusion to their nickname/"role" in the group.:
ThePeteBest:
** Carmit Bachar: "Foxy Doll"
** Kimberley Wyatt: "Punky/Freaky/Flexi Doll"
** Ashley Roberts: "Angel Doll"
** Jessica Sutta: "Pin-Up Doll"
** Melody Thornton: "Baby Doll"
* ThePeteBest:
The group originally comprised of seven members but the seventh, Kaya Jones, left before the group became famous and since then, she has accused founder and manager Robin Antin of [[http://www.eonline.com/ca/news/887094/former-pussycat-dolls-member-kaya-jones-calls-the-group-a-prostitution-ring pimping the members out (calling her "the den mother from hell")]], while Antin has [[http://www.etonline.com/pussycat-dolls-founder-robin-antin-slams-kaya-jones-claims-group-was-prostitution-ring-89298 disputed her status as an official member]].
** Carmen Electra Creator/CarmenElectra could count, but she arguably found just as much fame outside the group as most of the pop group lineup.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: WhatCouldHaveBeen:
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G.R.L. was going to be a new line-up of the group after Nicole's departure but it was ultimately renamed and thus becoming the group's SpiritualSuccessor.
** Carmen Electra[[note]]At Creator/CarmenElectra[[note]]At the time having been the leader of the burlesque troupe for 2 years[[/note]] was approached to be a member of the musical group, but declined due to scheduling conflicts. Rino Nakasone (choreographer for such groups as Music/GirlsGeneration) and Chelsea Korka (a fan favourite from "The Search For The Next Doll") were also supposed to be members, but wound up being cut.
** will.i.am originally wrote "My Humps" for the group, but it was rejected in favour of "Beep". It instead became single for Music/TheBlackEyedPeas.
** A fashion doll line was announced by Hasbro based on the girl group, but parents and {{Media Watchdog}}s who aren't exactly pleased with the Dolls' raunchy image took umbrage and criticised the toy line, forcing Hasbro to cancel it.it.
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** Carmen Electra could count, but she arguably found just as much fame outside the group as most of the pop group lineup.
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** Carmen Electra[[note]]At the time having been the leader of the burlesque troupe for 2 years[[/note]] was approached to be a member of the musical group, but declined due to scheduling conflicts. Rino Nakasone (choreographer for such groups as Music/GirlsGeneration) and Chelsea Korka (a fan favourite from "The Search For The Next Doll") were also supposed to be members, but wound up being cut.

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** Carmen Electra[[note]]At the time having been the leader of the burlesque troupe for 2 years[[/note]] was approached to be a member of the musical group, but declined due to scheduling conflicts. Rino Nakasone (choreographer for such groups as Music/GirlsGeneration) and Chelsea Korka (a fan favourite from "The Search For The Next Doll") were also supposed to be members, but wound up being cut.cut.
** A fashion doll line was announced by Hasbro based on the girl group, but parents and {{Media Watchdog}}s who aren't exactly pleased with the Dolls' raunchy image took umbrage and criticised the toy line, forcing Hasbro to cancel it.
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* ThePeteBest: The group originally comprised of seven members but the seventh, Kaya Jones, left before the group became famous and since then, she has accused founder and manager Robin Antin of [[pimping the members out (calling her "the den mother from hell")]].

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* ThePeteBest: The group originally comprised of seven members but the seventh, Kaya Jones, left before the group became famous and since then, she has accused founder and manager Robin Antin of [[pimping [[http://www.eonline.com/ca/news/887094/former-pussycat-dolls-member-kaya-jones-calls-the-group-a-prostitution-ring pimping the members out (calling her "the den mother from hell")]].hell")]], while Antin has [[http://www.etonline.com/pussycat-dolls-founder-robin-antin-slams-kaya-jones-claims-group-was-prostitution-ring-89298 disputed her status as an official member]].
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* ThePeteBest: The group originally comprised of seven members but the seventh, Kaya Jones, left before the group became famous and since then, she has accused founder and manager Robin Antin of [[pimping the members out (calling her "the den mother from hell")]].
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* BreakupBreakout: With varying degrees of success.
** Nicole Scherzinger has achieved some solo success throughout the UK and Europe, but hasn't released an album in four years.
** Jessica Sutta also scored a number-one Billboard Dance hit with "Show Me", but neither of her albums charted.
** Carmit Bachar has released a few singles, but her debut solo album seems stuck in DevelopmentHell.
** Melody Thornton has released a mixtape, and like Carmit, her debut solo album seems stuck in DevelopmentHell.
** Kimberley Wyatt formed a music group called "Her Majesty and the Wolves", but the group has been on hiatus since 2012.
** Ashley Roberts is probably the most successful member as she managed to land success in the UK as a popular television personality and dance judge.



* WhatCouldHaveBeen: G.R.L. was going to be a new line-up of the group after Nicole's departure but it was ultimately renamed and thus becoming the group's SpiritualSuccessor.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: G.R.L. was going to be a new line-up of the group after Nicole's departure but it was ultimately renamed and thus becoming the group's SpiritualSuccessor.SpiritualSuccessor.
**Carmen Electra[[note]]At the time having been the leader of the burlesque troupe for 2 years[[/note]] was approached to be a member of the musical group, but declined due to scheduling conflicts. Rino Nakasone (choreographer for such groups as Music/GirlsGeneration) and Chelsea Korka (a fan favourite from "The Search For The Next Doll") were also supposed to be members, but wound up being cut.
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** Melody Thornton: "Baby Doll"

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** Melody Thornton: "Baby Doll"Doll"
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: G.R.L. was going to be a new line-up of the group after Nicole's departure but it was ultimately renamed and thus becoming the group's SpiritualSuccessor.

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* FanNickname: Each girl (excepting Nicole) had an unofficial nickname:

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* FanNickname: Each girl (excepting Nicole) had an unofficial nickname:nickname - see [[https://youtu.be/X6zmWPknBK0 this video]] where each girl gets a feature/allusion to their nickname/"role" in the group.:



** Melody Thornton: "Baby Doll"
*** See [[https://youtu.be/X6zmWPknBK0 this video]] where each girl gets a feature/allusion to their nickname/"role" in the group.

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** Melody Thornton: "Baby Doll"
*** See [[https://youtu.be/X6zmWPknBK0 this video]] where each girl gets a feature/allusion to their nickname/"role" in the group.
Doll"
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** See [[https://youtu.be/X6zmWPknBK0 this video]] where each girl gets a feature/allusion to their nickname/"role" in the group.

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** *** See [[https://youtu.be/X6zmWPknBK0 this video]] where each girl gets a feature/allusion to their nickname/"role" in the group.
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** Melody Thornton: "Baby Doll"

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** Melody Thornton: "Baby Doll"Doll"
** See [[https://youtu.be/X6zmWPknBK0 this video]] where each girl gets a feature/allusion to their nickname/"role" in the group.
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* FanNickname: Each girl (excepting Nicole) had an unofficial nickname:
** Carmit Bachar: "Foxy Doll"
** Kimberley Wyatt: "Punky/Freaky/Flexi Doll"
** Ashley Roberts: "Angel Doll"
** Jessica Sutta: "Pin-Up Doll"
** Melody Thornton: "Baby Doll"

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