Alicia was liked for her bubbly personality and fitting image, but her lip syncing skills were poor. 
Hannah had the right age and genre but did not have the desired bubbly personality. 
Emily had the right look and style but could not film on the scheduled days.
Jasmine was chosen for her age, gender, and different hair color which set her apart from the other characters.
Eleanor was chosen for her age, gender, and hair that changes colors which gave her an edge. Her dress was not ideal but represented a different teen type after discussion.  
Paige was chosen for her age, gender, and bright red hair that made her stand out. She also