(PS: “Exo” is Greek for “out”)
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Angelea and Laura talk about if they would make it this far in the cycle because of how they did in the previous cycle. They both agree they didn’t think so because of the other girls. Laura thinks Angelea is losing confidence in herself. And that’s a problem.
TYRA MAIL. Tomorrow you will…meet…with…the…What now? We already had a double elimination. What’s going on? Even the wannabes are confused.
CREDITS!
The wannabes leave to meet up with Ms. J…What is up with his/her/its hair? Anyway, Ms. J tells them that it’s time for them to be judged by their peers. Meaning each other. Didn’t we do this back in Cycle 8? Dominique likes Laura, Angelea didn’t like Lisa’s walk, Lisa didn’t like Allison’s, Lisa loves Dominique while Angelea didn’t like it. After getting their photos critiqued, Ms. J asks Laura to pick someone who doesn’t deserve to win. It’s Cycle 8 all over again. Laura opts out of picking even if it means not winning. Allison agrees with Laura. Lisa compares it to throwing a dart. Dominique says Angelea is lacking in confidence. She says she sees a lot of herself in Angelea and that she thinks she can be so more. Oh, Dominique, don’t do this in “panel.” Follow the others’ actions. But then Laura jumps in. Lisa calls Angelea out for not listening to everyone.
And then Laura gets mad. Angelea just shuts down and doesn’t listen to them. She thinks they don’t want her to succeed. Ms. J sends Angelea up. This could possibly be Jade-level awesome. Angelea says that they should’ve talk to her privately and starts yelling at Laura. She calls them bitches and walks off.
COMMERCIALS!
We come back to Angelea flipping out on the other wannabes and storming out. Laura is pissed. Meanwhile, Angelea is storming down the walk saying that it’s not coming from love. Laura says she’s complimenting Angelea while Dominique says that Angelea is just not there yet. So Ms. J comes to talk to her. Ms. J tells them that it’s all about her, that she has the power…What? And could some get Ms. J some new clothes. Please?
Back inside, Ms. J asks Angelea who has the least potential to be an all star. She says “none of them.” Does that mean she thinks they are all-stars? Or that none of them are all-stars? They then have to score each other on walk, portfolio, etc. The girl who is the overall the weakest is Allison. Don’t listen to them, Allison! The girl who is the strongest is Laura. She is surprised and gets a hug from Lisa and Dominique. Lisa thinks though it’s about not being threatened for her. Anyway, Ms. J tells them that a Greek socialite is taking them out for a VIP. It’s Twylem Piper. Okay. They board her yacht and start cruising. And she starts looking for dirt. They agree it’s never boring while Angelea is still pissed off.
The girls go swimming and jump off the diving board. Dominique isn’t the strongest swimmer but she manages to go off. Laura’s water anxiety returns but she jumps in as well. At night, Twylem goes to a club. Where she drinks a lot. Dominique gets some guy named Rocky to drink her drinks for her, Allison dumps it over her shoulder and Lisa refuses to drink after her cycle. The wannabes attempt some Greek dancing (not easy, let me tell you) while Angelea is still going on about the challenge.
COMMERCIALS!
TYRA MAIL! It’s a Grecian urn. Allison thinks it’s a beauty shot.
The Greek Model Mobile takes them to Mr. Jay. They love their view. He says “Ancient Greece.” Laura says “Olympics.” And that’s the right answer. They are going to be recreating the Olympic sports. Umm, you all know the original Olympics were done in the nude. Right? Anyway, Nigel is their photographer. Everyone is excited. They hit wardrobe, makeup and hair.
Dominique (Javelin): She looks more like an Amazon than a Greek goddess. She can’t even pronounce javelin let alone hold it. But she rocks it. She still looks like an Amazon, though. As Dominique tries to leap, Angelea is judging her off set. Nigel doesn’t know who Dominique is, she’s hidden.
Allison (Discus): Allison doesn’t want to overanalyze like she does. Nigel shows her how to throw a discus. She looks more like out of the Arthurian legends than the Olympics. Nigel calls her awkward. Really, you’re surprise? She then gets stronger.
Lisa (hurdles): Lisa was a hurdler in high school, but she doesn’t want to jump anymore after the panel called her on it. Lisa says she’s trying to be safe and Nigel tells her not to hold back. And she starts jumping. Mr. Jay makes a jumping joke.
Laura (archery): Laura reveals her sister does archery. And she looks like Diana…though Mr. Jay compares her to Athena. It works, but Diana was the huntress. Nigel loved her.
Angelea (shot put): She doesn’t even know what’s called. He shows her a real shot put. Those things are heavy. I’ve been hit by a rolling one and it hurt. Dangers of being in indoor track. Nigel isn’t too thrilled with Angelea. He tells her to be elegant, to make it a dance. Lisa doesn’t see confidence when she watches while Nigel poses her. And Angelea is off her game.
That’s a wrap!
Back at home, they get the skulls and crossbones. Only 4 will continue. Dominique worries that they will have to be the judges. She’s also worried that she will go home since she did go home after a Nigel shoot in her cycle. Allison and Angelea are worried as well.
COM…Oh god, these two. They declare Dominique their Greek goddess. I still think she looks like an Amazon.
Now come the COMMERCIALS!
Tyra welcomes the girls. She comments on the small size of the group. There are judges—Nigel Barker and Andre Leon Talley. And the guest judge is a blast from the past, Ms. J Alexander! Tyra says she’s jealous of he/she/its hair. Really? Well, it is Tyra. Anyway, there are prizes. Allison is up first. Tyra loves it, calls it “high-fashion.” Andre doesn’t like the heel sinking in the mud. Lisa is next. Everyone calls it “gorgeous.” Tyra calls it “high-fashion.” Is that the secret word of the day? Are we supposed to scream? Dominique is next. Andre calls it awkward while Nigel defends her. But neither he nor Dominique are blown away. Angelea steps up next. Still can’t say shot put. Andre calls her “high fashion.” Nigel praises her straight limbs. Tyra calls it one of her dead shots and she needs to thank Mother Nature. Laura is last. Nigel praises her to high-heaven. Andre loves it except her knee. Tyra likes everything.
Tyra sends them out as we go to COMMERCIALS!
The judges deliberate. Nigel says that the process for Allison was uncomfortable but she gave them a great shot. Andre loves Laura’s picture. Nigel loved her attitude on the set. Andre didn’t think Lisa didn’t jump enough for Andre. Ms. J think her face is dead. Tyra and Nigel thinks it’s dreamy. Tyra calls Andre “Nigel.” Is that when he tendered his resignation? The panel wanted more from Dominique. Nigel says she’s not memorable. Andre loves Angelea. Nigel thinks she has the potential but he had to pose her. Ms. J reveals she was angry from the challenge. Tyra wonders if Angelea could handle being a correspondent if she has a bad day.
COMMERCIALS!
ELIMINATION! The best photo goes to…Diana the Huntress AKA Laura! She is joined by: Allison and Lisa. That leaves Dominique and Angelea in the bottom two. Dominique: Beautiful photos but she isn’t memorable. Are the fans rooting for her? Angelea: Nice photos but she is memorable. But she breaks under pressure. So who stays? Angelea. Man, Nigel is the kiss of death for Dominique. Anyway, Tyra tells Angelea to be strong because they are nearing the end. And it will get difficult. Tyra tells Dominique to be memorable, to find out what makes her special.
Dominique must’ve been given a time limit because she’s speed-confessing. She says she’s excited to go home and see her family, though she is disappointed to be going home. She promises to follow her dream and something else. She was going too fast.
America’s Next Top Model:
Laura (Cycle 13)
Angelea (Cycle 14)
So, Dominique is gone. I thought she would make it to the final three. Though from the previews, I was worried that Angelea was going to go. But she didn’t, which further confirms that the show may have accidentally revealed the final two when they showed Angelea and Allison doing confessionals with their heads covered. Anyway, I’d say more about the challenge but it’s hard to comment on something clearly used for drama.
Sorry for the delay. I had to DVR the episode as I was attending a meeting about the recent changes to the Catholic mass. And then I got DVRitis. I was going to watch it last week when they aired the clip show. But last Wednesday was just not a good day for me. And if I was going to get a pick-me-up boost of over-the-top camp, it was from the Dancing with the Stars finale I taped since I saw Taylor Swift the night before. So this got pushed aside. But here it is! Enjoy!
Coming up: Tyra directed shoot! Tyson Beckford! Angelea crying!
Quote of the Episode:
“Why am I not surprised your sister is good with a bow and arrow?”
“We’ve gotta eat!” –Nigel and Laura at her shoot. GREECE! The top 5 celebrate Dominique’s picture. Dominique talks about being the dark horse. She vows to make it to the next round. We get to see pictures of her children again as she says she’s doing this for them. Meanwhile, Angelea wonders why Dominique hasn’t been in the bottom two when she isn’t an all-star. Lisa meanwhile thinks that Allison is unduly praised. You just wish you had Allison’s eyes, Lisa.
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