Each show contestants performed at the Pussycat Dolls Lounge, consisting of singing and dancing. Based on the stagework, three judges determine the weakest performer, whom they eliminate. The first week, the judges were vocal coach Eric Dawkins, choreographer Mikey Minden who would recur throughout the show as well as main judge Robin Antin and Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger. The three judges during all other performances were Robin Antin, Lil' Kim, and Ron Fair. In season 2 however, Eric Dawkins was replaced by Kenn Hicks and Dave Audé has been added to the coaches. Furthermore, the three judges selected the finalists from the semi-finalists as well.