The Search For The Next Doll: Where Are They Now?

After re-watching The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll, I couldn't help but wonder: where are they now? Back in 2007 when The Pussycat Dolls were at the height of their career, Robin Antin, the founder of PCD, was recruiting a seventh member of the group with the help of rap icon Lil Kim and Interscope A&R Ron Fair. However, we know now that the winner of the show didn't actually join the group. But that doesn't mean the show wasn't extremely entertaining!!

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Anastacia (5th runner-up)

Anastacia in 2007 vs. Now

Anastacia McPherson (b. 1983) stuck out as the tall and gorgeous lioness on the show. Her stature and voluminous hair towered over the rest of the petite contestants. She was one of Lil Kim's favorites on the show, but was eliminated in the now fan-favourite Burlesque episode.

Since TSFTND, she had a brief stint as a WWE backstage reporter, but she has primarily been pursuing acting. She has appeared in CSI: NY and House of Lies. She has recently been nominated for Best Actress by the NoHo CineFest for short film Eveleigh.

In a recent Instagram post, she has shared her struggles in the entertainment industry.

Anastacia also models on the side. You can view her modeling profile here. She has recently graced the March/April 2016 cover of Weight Watchers magazine.

In addition to acting and modeling, she is also a makeup artist and choreographer in West Hollywood.

Today, Anastacia leads a vegan lifestyle and is married with a newborn.

You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter. She also sells items from her closet on Poshmark.

Melissa S. (4th runner-up)

Melissa in 2007 vs Now

Melissa Smith (b. 1982), who now goes by Melissa Molinaro, was the "girl next door" on the show. Her dual talents in dancing and singing nearly secured her a spot in the finale, until she got eliminated in the solos episode for not shining above the rest of the contestants in her rendition of "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones.

After the show, she pursued a solo career in music. Her music video for "Dance Floor" was released in 2011 and has nearly 3 million views on YouTube. She has also gained notable attention for her role in an Old Navy commercial that gave Melissa publicity from media outlets such as People and E! News for her resemblance to Kim Kardashian (Old Navy was actually sued by Kardashian for alluding to her in this ad). In addition, Melissa expanded her acting credits with appearances in How I Met Your Mother and Honey 2.

Today, Melissa has a huge following on Instagram and has her own clothing line MAE of which she also models.

She currently has a foot in the fitness industry with her own fitness app called Move by Melissa, and is happily married with a toddler.

Chelsea (3rd place)

Chelsea in 2007 vs Now

Chelsea Korka (b. 1986) was known for her weight loss story but mostly for her amazing vocals and lack of experience in dancing. She was eliminated in the finale episode. Her vocals were often compared to Christina Aguilera's on the show.

After TSFTND, Robin Antin put her in The Paradiso Girls, a European spin-off of The Pussycat Dolls. Together, they released the single "Patron Tequila" in 2009 featuring Lil' Jon and Eve. The music video for Patron Tequila has nearly 16 million hits and counting on YouTube. But they were dropped by Interscope records after the weak performance of their second single "Who's My Bitch". Subsequently, the group broke up in 2010. Chelsea dated Sky Blu from LMFAO during this time.

Post-disbandment, Chelsea, is actively pursuing her solo career. She was featured in Maxim Magazine in 2014.

The song "Words" was released on Spotify on March 8 2016 and she now goes by the artist name C.G.K.

You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Melissa R. (2nd place)

Melissa in 2007 vs Now

Melissa Reyes (b. 1988) was often compared to Nicole Scherzinger on the show (and there was speculation that this was why she didn’t win). She had the full package and repeatedly showed she had the potential to win the competition. Sadly, she was the runner up, at only 18 years old.

After the show ended, Melissa pursued her solo career. She released the song "Can't Stop This Girl" with a music video on YouTube. The song was a shift from pop into a more jazz and R&B style. She also appeared as Corbin Bleu's love interest and dancer in the music video for "Deal With It". During this time, she was also teaching dance classes in California with her then-boyfriend choreographer Jeff Viray.

Today, Melissa is no longer in show business. She has become deeply devoted to her religious faith and only sings in church choirs. Her blog documents her devotion to Christ.

You can view her singing on YouTube and read this reddit post about her unexpected turn.

Asia (1st place)

Asia in 2007 vs Now

Asia Nitollano (b. 1988) was known as the teen mom and somewhat of a drama queen on the show. She was the official winner of the competition in the shocking finale. However, she never fully made it into The Pussycat Dolls. It was reported that she was never contractually obligated to join the group and thus, left to pursue a solo career.

Since the show aired, she has appeared in advertisements for P. Diddy's clothing line, alongside Cassie and Amerie. The following year, she was featured in King Magazine. She is now a former NBA dancer for the New York Knicks. She has yet to release any solo music.

Today, Asia encourages her daughter Thais to perform, as they have formed a mother-daughter dancing duo. You can follow her on Instagram and YouTube.