Redemption Song is an American reality television show that aired on Fuse TV. The show, hosted by Chris Jericho, was a competition among eleven women for a recording contract with Geffen Records. The series ran from October 29, 2008 to December 19, 2008. The first episode was posted online on the Fuse website and on various cable on-demand services one week before the premiere. The winner was Alecia "Mixi" Demner. Background The series was based on 11 women whose goals were to become musicians. Becoming a part of the show, they have another chance to win the opportunity of receiving a legitimate music recording contract. The women competed against each other for the right to advance in the competition and ultimately be the winner. Mauli B, who is a vocal coach, helped the contestants become better at singing. The 11 contestants for the reality show were Angelica, Elisa, Esther, Farah, Jazmin, Joie, Kededra, Kendra, Mixi, Nyia, and Toni. The last names of the contestants were later released to the public. The winner would receive a contract to work with Geffen Records, a record label owned by Universal Music Group. The host of the show was Chris Jericho who is also a professional wrestler best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment and the lead singer of rock band Fozzy. ZigZag Production partnered up with Fuse Network to create the production of the series. According to AfterEllen, Joie is a bisexual and Nyia is a lesbian. Contestants In order of elimination (ages stated are at time of contest) Toni Espacido, 25, from Phoenix, Arizona Nyia Webb, 29, from Las Vegas, Nevada Elisa Jordana, 23, from Old Bridge, New Jersey Kendra Morris, 27, from St. Petersburg, Florida Kededra Michelle Holmes, 23, from Coatesville, Pennsylvania Esther Kanada, 30, from Somerville, New Jersey Joie Giordano, 22, from Queens, New York Farah Belazario, 26, from Queens, New York Jazmin, 21, from Toms River, New Jersey Angelica Chitwood, 21, from Plymouth, Minnesota (Runner-Up) Alecia "Mixi" Demner, 25, from Orlando, Florida (Winner) Elimination chart From the Top 11 to the present week, the bottom three was announced with the winner of that week's challenge being given the power to save a contestant from the bottom three. Chris then reveals which of the two left standing are going home by stating that they have been "dropped from the label" and snapping the record in their sleeve in