Dish Of Salt: Blogging The Oscars Red Carpet

2:05 - I have just arrived to the red carpet. It's a strange year as this is the first time since I've covered the Oscars in 11 years that it's raining. There is a clear plastic tent over the red carpet which, to be honest, I kind of like. The last four years it has been freezing cold out here and I'd wish I'd worn a coat and long pants instead of a fancy dress. This year I've broken tradition and thrown on pants and a 'Who cares' attitude. Under this tent it's boiling hot and I wish I were in a sleeveless dress instead of my raincoat and long sleeved shirt and pants. Go figure. Murphy's Law!

Unfortunately, the natural lighting in the tent is pretty harsh, and the mass of TV reporters look like drag queens with their heavy makeup on. The guys aren't fairing much better. Thank goodness this year I'm staying behind the scenes. Last year I was at the back of the line begging for celebrities to stop. This year I'm at the front of the line in observing mode only, which means lots of juicy Oscar red carpet dirt for you. Enjoy!

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2:31 - Louis Gossett Jr. is the first "celebrity" to arrive. His wife is wearing a very pretty green form-fitting gown.

2:46 - Samantha Harris is in a boring black one shoulder dress comes down to pose for the photogs. She's hosting the ABC pre-show with our very own Shaun Robinson.

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2:56 - Shaun Robinson poses for the photogs in a beautiful green satin gown. She looks stunning. Now that's how you do it. Take that Samantha in your boring black. Shaun gives a polite hello to Antonio Sabato Jr. who has just arrived. Although, why he's here, I don't know.