AfterBuzz TV has issued the following release, detailing Tough Enough finalists Amanda and ZZ’s appearances on the show for an interview with hosts Maria Menounos and Christian Rosenberg.
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TOUGH ENOUGH FINALISTS AMANDA SACCAMANNO AND ZZ LOUPE ON VOTING RESULTS, PLAYING THE VILLAIN & BEING SWUNG BY CESARO
August 26, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELOS ANGELES, CA –Tough Enough runners-up Amanda Saccamanno and ZZ Loupe talk to Maria Menounos‘ AfterBuzz TV, revealing how they feel following last night’s finale and what they would change if given another chance at the competition. Joining host Christian Rosenberg, popular contestant ZZ also addresses the shocking voter results and why he thinks the fans love him.While both reality stars fell short of winning a $250,000 contract with WWE, they impressed fans in matches with Superstars Cesaro and Alicia Fox. ZZ, known for his unique humor and memorable one-liners, describes being swung around in the ring. “I felt like my stomach was in my throat and my throat was where my stomach was.”Fan voter results also sent the three-time reality star reeling. After receiving thirty percent to winner Josh Bredl‘s seventy percent of the vote, ZZ was shocked. “I did expect the votes to be a little closer, being that my fan base was so big and I had all kind of Baby Gators and, like, a lot of people liked me for who I was.”Amanda was less popular with Tough Enough viewers and was the catalyst of many arguments throughout the season. “I’m very confident when I’m playing that villain role because I feel like I’m good at it.” When asked why she didn’t continue to embrace that character in her final competition Amanda explains, “I definitely wanted to play the face because I wanted people to side with me and vote for me.”So while the fitness and bikini model doesn’t regret causing drama on the show there is one thing she wishes went differently. “The Miz saving me just because I’m hot. I wish that was kind of changed a little bit because, you know, coming into this my whole thing was I’m not just a pretty girl, I’m not just a Barbie doll.” What did she want him to say? “Yeah, you’re hot but you also have a lot more to offer.”With nearly 30 million weekly downloads from over 200 countries, AfterBuzz TV is an online broadcast network created by E! host Maria Menounos and producer Keven Undergaro. Nicknamed the ‘after show’ network, when viewers finish watching episodes of their favorite shows, they can go to AfterBuzzTV.com to watch or listen to a post-game ‘after show’ for that series. On each AfterBuzz TV after show an eclectic and knowledgeable mix of celebrities, personalities and industry professionals break down that night’s episode, take calls from fans and interview guests. The network produces over 90 after shows per week. AfterBuzz TV also produces Spotlight On, an in depth, long-form interview series with stars and show runners.
