They Worked on Boats And No One Fell Overboard?

Last week: Americans v. Europeans. Commercials! Joslyn was sent home while the other six girls were sent to Amsterdam! Anyone else hoping that someone accidentally samples a “special” brownie over there?

Any way, six girls remain! Who’ll be returning to the United States on the next flight out?

The girls practice their cheerleading chants for Amsterdam while Elina is relieved to not to have been sent home. McKey notes she, Sheena and Sam are not happy about that but Cage Girl wants a good picture. The girls pack up, board the plane and go to Amsterdam! Some woman meets them, greets them in Dutch and the sound department gets to use the crickets. It is Daphne Deckers, host of Holland’s Next Top Model. She pairs the girls up (Analeigh & Marjorie, Sheena & McKey, Elina & Sam) and they have to go on a scavenger hunt to get to their house and win extra 50 frames. Sam and Elina aren’t so thrilled to work together but they work it out while Marjorie beats herself up for not getting euros.

Sam, Elina, Sheena and Cage Girl are in the lead while Analeigh and Marjorie try to get out the train station. Meanwhile, Sam and Sheena note that Amsterdam isn’t has dirty as they thought they it would be. Oh boy. I must say, though, Amsterdam is beautiful. The girls eventually get to the house and Daphne greets winners Sam and Elina. Marjorie and Analeigh come in after them. And that house is beautiful—complete with “Dutch” costumes for the girls to wear. Pictures of Whitney are everywhere and every station shows Analeigh’s commercial.

Sheena and McKey think they’ve won but Daphne informs them they are, in fact, last. They spot a Tyra Mail which is, as Sheena says, “old school.”

TYRA MAIL! “People use to come to play but fashion makes it hot today.” Someone suggests the park. Then Sheena and McKey climb into bed while Elina, Marjorie and Analeigh share what Sam calls “a lesbian bath time” and McKey calls “a Va-Jay-Jay shaving party.” I will note that none of the girls are wearing bathing suits like we used to if we shared showers but these are also the girls that wanted Hannah to be more “open-minded.” Maybe they’re just jealous they weren’t invited into the bath tub. Elina notes she does come off as a bitch as McKey says she hopes neither Sheena and Sam goes home—she doesn’t want to be left alone with those three, who are the best models in the house IMO.

Elina is happy to be back to Europe, saying everything reminds her of the Ukraine. McKey confesses that she wishes Elina would stop comparing it to Russia (okay, someone should give McKey a map before she upsets the Eastern Europeans) and that Elina should just stay here—pretty much the “Why don’t you marry it?” response. The girls met Carlo Wijnands and Ms. J in Amsterdam’s red light district. They are paired up to model outfits in the windows. Marjorie and Sheena are paired up. McKey and Sam are together, leaving Elina and Analeigh in the last grew. Sam says it’s very degrading to sell women in the windows, but it’s more respectable to sell the clothes.

McKey and Sam: Dollhouse. Ms. J praises Sam but the designer likes McKey. They worked as a couple.
Elina and Analeigh: Fancy outfits that are also coats. The designer states that Analeigh can’t find the light but they praise Elina.
Marjorie and Sheena: Freaky and punk. Marjorie gets praised by everyone. Ms. J thinks Sheena isn’t selling the dress.

The challenge winner will get to work international fashion week. Everyone gets their critiques. The winners are McKey and Sam for understanding the designer’s wish the best and working well together.

TYRA MAIL! I mean, TYRA POST! “I know you have just arrived but your voyage to become America’s Next Top Model continues tomorrow.” Everyone looks confused but then Sam goes on about the prostitutes. Elina says she doesn’t care about it and Sam mistakes this as Elina saying that prostitution should be respected. But Elina just doesn’t see why she should discuss it. Sam just wants Elina to agree with her. Sam, shut up.

Whitney’s a Cover Girl! And she gets to dress up! Good lord, why do they take all the amazing girls and suck all the personality out of them for these things?

Elina says she’s not feeling too well but she doesn’t want to think about it. They pass a windmill and then come to a body of water. Analeigh wonders if it’s a lake or ocean. Mr. Jay greets them on a boat and explains Amsterdam’s shipping history. They put girls in 16th century clothing and the girls have a joyful reunion with their stylists. Mr. Jay introduces photographer Andy Tan. They sail the girls out—are they going to throw someone overboard? Like, Sam?

Cage Girl is up first and she’s trying to keep her balance. Mr. Jay says she’s looking editorial and praises her for being creative. Mr. Jay asks if Sam’s been studying her magazines. She says she is…and why are they playing the Alleluia chorus in the background? Oh, for the 25 extra frames. Mr. Jay says she is the girl you love, but not love to shoot. I just don’t love her. Sheena reminds us that she needs to focus on not being too sexy. I do love their outfits…but then straddles something. Oi. Sheena says that’s how she was taught to model. Elina reminds them she has 25 extra frames. Mr. Jay tries to give Elina direction but notes she wasn’t listening to him. She says she was so focused. Cage Girl reminds us she hates Elina. Analeigh doesn’t consciously use her figure skating, but just lets her body do what it knows from her skating. The photographer could not use the world “beautiful” any more. Mr. Jay give Marjorie some criticism and he praised her for using it without feeling reprimanded.

TYRA MAIL! “Tomorrow you will meet with the judges. Only 5 will continue on in the hopes of becoming America’s Next Top Model.” Courtesy of Sam: Wa wa wa…Elina tells Sheena she had a dream of the two of them crying.

PANEL! Tyra tells us that Amsterdam is becoming a fashion capital. Then she launches into prizes, judges, Ms. J’s bling, guest judge is Daphne Decker. Elina is up first. Paulina doesn’t like the hands but the others like it. Tyra says she wants to see her relax more. Sheena is next. Ms. J says her outfit works. She gets praised for her face and dress. But nothing in the body. Analeigh gets praise. She gets praised for actually grasping the rope. McKey has very interesting clothing which the judges are like, “This was in YOUR LUGGAGE?” Cage Girl is told she’s improving. Marjorie is praised for a strong picture and a strong performance in the challenge but told not to be so shy. The panel tries to change Sam’s outfit from soccer mom to model. Ms. J takes of her pants and throws them at Sam. Nothing works. Daphne tells her to dress like a model. But the picture is good!

Top Models in Action. Katarzyna! I loved her last cycle and was so sad she got the “no personality” edit. I’m glad she’s working. Go Kata!

Deliberation! Now time for elimination! The first name called: McKey. Get used to that face for a week, girls. Following her are: Analeigh, Marjorie, and Samantha (another day to get run out of Europe!). Elina is psychic—she and Sheena are in the bottom two. So, who gets to go home to the US? Elina: Takes a pretty picture, but don’t see a model. And that control issue. Sheena: Personality, not consistent in good pictures. Who stays? Elina! And McKey looks like she will knock Elina out. Tyra notes that Elina shows less control now. Tyra hugs Sheena and tells her she is a star. McKey hugs Sheena before she leaves.

She says she won’t be forgotten, it’s a beginning not an ending, blah blah blah… Good-bye, Sheena!

Next: Tyra is the photographer. They have to be versatile. GO-SEES! This is going to be good.

I hope Marjorie gets back up on her awesome horse. I love her and Analeigh. And McKey, you’re slipping off your awesome horse.

Reminder! Election Day is in SIX days. Also, I’m still looking for ghost stories for a scary Halloween!