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Barba: Skanky Pics Were an "Unnecessary Distraction"

Posted Mar 9th 2007 1:40PM by TMZ Staff

Although rejected Jerseyite "Idol" wannabeen Antonella Barba was distracted by racy pics of her that spread over the web, her parental units apparently didn't blink an eye.

"They're really encouraging me to just not get battered by nonsense that doesn't matter and that's not relevant to the competition," Barba told Ryan Seacrest this morning on his KIIS-FM show. The fallen slut-ebrity added that the whole situation was "hard to deal with" and an "unnecessary distraction." Yes, it was distracting for many!

Barba revealed she'll probably stick around L.A. for a bit to see what offers come her way, saying she'd like to keep singing (ack!), act, or even model. Looks like "Girls Gone Wild" may get their wish.

And while fellow rejectee Sundance Head spilled details on a behind-the-scenes brat, Barba played dumb and wisely kept her mouth shut ... for once.

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91. i just would have liked to see her step it up and went far to show her friend up--granted she went further--but i know deep inside her friend didnt wanna see her win

Posted at 1:12AM on Mar 10th 2007 by lori

92. Any time you allow someone to take photos of you, you must keep in mind that if they are embarrassing to you in any way, we have too many outlets for them to be published in when you least expect it. I think this is about responsibility. Why be distracted now? She didn't seem to be when posing for the photos. I think it's odd to use them as an excuse that your voice wasn't up to Idol or the voting America's standard. I'm sure some made votes against her simply for the photos, too. Again, it's personal responsibility.

Posted at 2:37AM on Mar 10th 2007 by Barb

93. This movie is TOOOO fuuny Sordid Wives-with Delta Burke,Beth Grant,Leslie Jordan,Beau Bridges & Olivia Newton Jon How did this EVER miss 12 midnight movies??? Too Funny & crazy???

Posted at 4:34AM on Mar 10th 2007 by Atlguy

94. Yay! She's gone, finally. I was surprised she got kicked off, only because of all the media surrounding her pictures. Sorry sweetie, you CAN'T sing and it was your time to go.

I was surprised Haley was not kicked off and Sabrina was. What a downright SHAME!

Posted at 4:56AM on Mar 10th 2007 by Rhonda

95. its about time.she should have been kicked off the first week for butchering "don't wanna miss a thing".

Posted at 6:53AM on Mar 10th 2007 by Rania

96. She is DONE!

All she can do is whore herself out for money!

Is that talent?

SHE LOOKS LIKE A YOUNG STEVEN TYLER!

Next time, don't rub your grubby ass on a fucking War Memorial!

SKANK!

Posted at 7:32AM on Mar 10th 2007 by Nick

97. AMERICA HAS SPOKEN, SHE IS GONE. NOW SHE IF FREE TO MAKE ALL THE PORN SHE WON'T

Posted at 8:39AM on Mar 10th 2007 by KEDRIA

98. who the f... cares about her - pleeeeeeeeasssssssseeeee. Go away alrighty!!!

Posted at 10:09AM on Mar 10th 2007 by Me

99. OH my god and she could NOT sing to save her own life. So NO she should NOT have went any further.

Posted at 10:09AM on Mar 10th 2007 by John

100. ohhhh gosh gimme a break..how come this pics are slutty? most european chicks have pics like those of them, its just americans who are so damn prudish..yea her singing aint great, but which fuckin pop star nowadays can sing anyways..and her parents shouldnt give a shit about her behaviour, since she is 20, and an adult and its her problem..if she still was 15..different issue..ohh..and if havin nude pics made of you and givin head makes you a whore, then im a slut, a whore and fuckin proud of it

Posted at 12:57PM on Mar 10th 2007 by babygirrrrl

101. Sorry...really don't understand why anyone would feel sorry for Antonella. She can't sing so she shouldn't have been on american idol anyway. She's not that good looking....i would say just average. Geez maybe she'll just have to get a real job like the rest of us. Poor Antonella. Oh but that's not possible cause you have to have a BRAIN to get a real job...Go Home Antonella!

Posted at 3:49PM on Mar 10th 2007 by candy

102. Okay Okay.....you caught me. I just keep defending Antonella cause I'm a dirty skank just like her.

Posted at 3:59PM on Mar 10th 2007 by Antonella Rocks

103. Stupid c-nt. See what happens when you drink? Dumb bitch.

Posted at 5:09PM on Mar 10th 2007 by Up Yours!

104. #107..imposter Antonella Rocks.
You suck loser.
I am the real Antonella Rocks

Posted at 6:01PM on Mar 10th 2007 by Antonella Rocks

105. # 108 Now YOU ROCK !! I AGREE 100% LOL,LOL,LOL MAYBE SOMEONE SHOULD TELL SHAVE!!

Posted at 6:51PM on Mar 10th 2007 by laurie

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