BUZZ Photos

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods winner Bailey Hanks. After getting the life-changing news that she would be playing her dream role on Broadway, the excited young talent had to keep her big news a secret, furtively moving to New York and attending covert rehearsals in disguise until the big finale episode was aired on MTV on July 21. But now that the cat is out of the bag, Hanks is ready to shine! She proved to be a natural in front of the camera at a meet and greet on July 22 at her new home away from home: the Palace Theatre. We joined the Blonde bombshell as she settled into her Elle-ified dressing room and tackled her first official day as a Broadway star. Click here to join Bailey as she checks out her new digs!