And the Award Goes To...

Last week: Marjorie was the victim of the week for being so negative. But all the confidence and positivity in the world couldn’t save Clark and she was sent home. Today: I just realized that in the next few weeks, the girls go abroad! Where did half the cycle go? Also, someone will be sent home tonight.

The girls are cooking and Sam says that parents who control their kids raise the crazy. Elina says her European mom was that controlling and that’s why she has control issues. Lauren Brie is worried that she will get sent home due to a lack of personality while Sheena says she won’t. I don’t know, a lack of personality is one of their favorite reasons to boot someone. Some of the other girls think Analeigh won’t go far and she wonders where her niche is.

Sheena says they got on the bus and “This is cycle eleven and you just don’t know what’s going to happen any more.” Seriously? I find it quite predictable.

TYRA MAIL! Delivered by Tyra herself! “Neither rain nor sleet nor my achy, achy feet will keep you from your Tyra Mail this week…” Yeah, this is too long for me to transcribe. But the bottom line is that Tyra will help the girls find their signature lines. Tyra says Giselle is always known for her back while Tyra was known for her eyes. Tyra says the girls will take 20 frames, get to see how they are doing with Tyra commenting and then doing another 20 frames.

Analeigh works her ice skating skills but Tyra feels she takes it too literal. Likewise, Cage Girl uses her boxing skills but rocks it, particularly focusing on her neck. Sam focuses on her hands. The girls bash Lauren Brie now that they know Clark won’t beat them up. Tyra declares Lauren Brie surfer girl. Cari Dee 2 needs Cari Dee’s 1 crazy personality and she knows it. She cries she’s afraid she’ll go home if she doesn’t. I fear the bottom two will be Analeigh and Lauren Brie at the end. Keep that in mind!

Oooh, Nigel Barker will be a guest on Privileged playing himself.

Sheena is next, focusing on more diva and less hooch but they cue up the burlesque music. However, Tyra tells her the signature is a cultural dance. Joslyn’s next and really doesn’t have one. So Tyra tells her to work her profile. Elina is “top model of the world.” And is told to exaggerate and Tyra poses her, confessing that she needs to let go. Marjorie comes out to the French music and decides to use the Hunchback of Notre Dame (???) She is told to mind her neck but Tyra is impressed how Marjorie makes it work.

Tyra announces this was a challenge. The winner was Marjorie! Yay! Marjorie picks BFF Analeigh to share her prize. They go to Rafinity to pick a piece of diamond-gold jewelry. Analeigh goes for a diamond version of her piece sign. Marjorie picks a lovely square designed necklace.

TYRA MAIL! “You better bring it or you’re never going to work in this town again!” Sam admires her picture and reminds us she was called first.

They got to a theatre headlining “The Fiercee Awards.” They sit down and Mr. Jay comes out in a tux. The girls will be modeling with hot men and be shot by Mike Rosenthal from their first vote shoot. Mr. Jay reminds us that Tyra had the Fiercee awards on her show with the other Top Models but their shoot will be those moments where things go wrong, like being in the bathroom when you win the award!

Marjorie (Can’t get out of the gown to pee): She uses her awkwardness to work it in the bathroom stall. Mr. Jay is in love.

Samantha (Can’t read the cue card due to the lighting): She tries to use her hands but has more bad pictures than good.

Elina is worried she won’t be able to lose control.

Whitney is a Cover Girl living a busy life in New York City running around with the same shopping bag and the same outfit. She goes on about her make up. NEXT!

Elina (Won’t stop crying after winning): She knows this will be tough. Mr. Jay has to put on his Dr. Jay hat to pull out her tears. She does so, she gets praise and a hug from Dr. Jay.

Lauren Brie (She trips coming up): She is told to work on her awkwardness, but to make it natural and graceful. Mr. Jay tries to pull her away from being posey. He says he couldn’t make her look any less than a mannequin falling down and then imitates it.

McKey (Actress who thought she would win but didn’t): she gets a male model and tries to focus on her face.

Sheena (Person steps on her dress): Works it. My sister says all she needed to do was mouth the word “Bitch” and it’ll be perfect.

Joslyn (Another woman shows up in the same dress): Focuses on the profile.

Analeigh (Bored interviewer): Takes also a condescending poses and gets good remarks.

TYRA MAIL! “Tomorrow you will meet with the judges. Only seven will continue in the hopes of becoming America’s Next Top Model.” And then Sam celebrates her picture. The girls are nervous, particularly Lauren Brie and Analeigh. I’m telling you, the bottom two, right there.

PANEL! What’s with the hood? Prizes, judges, Ms. J’s bling, and guest judge Mike Rosenthal. Apparently the hood is supposed to correspond with the photo shoot—she’s Little Black Ridinghood. Okay, Tyra, WHATEVER you say. The judges praise Cage Girl’s pictures. Tyra loves Sheena’s panel outfit but her eyes were too far out of range. Analeigh is praised by Mike and the Tyra. Sam not so much. Joslyn admits she hates her nose and cries about it. Tyra loves this! Nigel admires her flexibility. Tyra’s glad someone used her lessons! Tyra tells Lauren Brie she needs to let go too and Paulina says she needs to get better, not worse. Elina doesn’t get raves and starts to cry. Tyra tells her to think of Halle Berry winning her Academy Award.

Top Models in Action! Dani(elle)! Oh, I miss you, Dani(elle)! You were so beautiful even if you beat out my favorite Joanie.

The judges deliberate. Well, you can tell it’s getting down—they are getting harder on the girls. But I may be wrong about Analeigh in the bottom two—the judges LOVE her. Mike loves Marjorie as much as I do. Uh oh, “pretty girl” and “coasting” have been mentioned for Lauren Brie.

ELIMINATION! And the first called and the one who gets to stare at herself all week long is: Marjorie (YAY!). Next: Analeigh, Cage Girl, Samantha, Elina, and Joslyn. The bottom two is Sheena and Lauren Brie. My sister predicts Cari Dee 2 is going home. I’m torn. I agree—Sheena’s personality will save her. Tyra even focuses on that for Sheena while Lauren Brie gets a praise for having a beautiful, classic look. But as we know, personality wins out and Sheena gets to stay. She’s so happy as she accepts her picture. Tyra talks to Lauren Brie and says it’s not about how many friends she has at home, but how she acts to the public. Bye, Lauren Brie!

Next: The first commercial! I love these. And we get a house fight.

However, I think next week is the clip show. Do you want me to recap that or take the week off? Is anyone reading these anyway? Hello? Talk to me!