Wanna be on top?
Ms. J pays a visit to the Model Suite! He tells them about Korean soap operas. And the models are going to be in one. Lenox is not thrilled about that, saying she gets nervous. Ms. J then reveals some of the script is in Korean. Keith is nervous about not remembering but he vows to make them like him. Ms. J tells them they are the top 5, the competition is on and they are not friends now. He wishes them luck.
Everyone studies their script. Will says he has to pretend to be straight again and is nervous. Adam is focused and says he can memorize lines easily. He celebrates that he doesn’t need the script and everyone is like “Wha?” Will and Lenox think he’s going to get in his own way.
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Keith is still smarting from the last acting challenge and hopes to show he improved. As the models enter their challenge location, they notice the locks. It’s a place for lovers locks, where people write their love’s name on the lock and put it on the tower. Ms. J introduces the models to “Emergency Couple” stars Clara and Jong Hoon Yoon. They pretty much wish them luck. Ms. tells them to have the look of the model but the talent of an actor.
Will goes first. Ms. J tells him to “butch” it up. He says he tries to deepen his voice. Then he decides to embody Adam. Okay. Adam says he can tell Will isn’t confident. Shei is next. She needs prompting from Clara. Clara says she’s natural but not focusing on her partner. Lenox dreads her turn and starts to botch her line readings. Clara has to prompt her as well and Lenox is embarrassed. Adam enjoys watching Lenox flub it.
Adam is next and very confident. He flubs his line. Everyone’s standing on the side going, “We knew this was going to happen.” Will says Adam needs to take it seriously as we go to…
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We come back and Adam is still struggling. Jong says Adam twitched too much. Keith is next. And he freezes. Keith says he has to turn to his alter ego, who is a smooth talker. Will thinks Keith is making it a comedy and Clara is falling in love with Keith.
Adam is confused about being told he was moving too much. He was trying not to be too stiff. Clara praises Shei’s naturalness but told Will he needed to be more manly. She tells Lenox to relax and be more natural. Who wins? Keith! Will is surprised. Clara says he listened well and that she felt a connection with him. Ms. J sends them back to their model suite.
Lenox is not happy to see a six on her challenge scores. She says she has to kill her photoshoot now. Shei meanwhile sulks that Keith won two challenges now.
TYRA MAIL! “Thank you. Thank you very much.” Someone suggest karaoke. That would be fun.
Keith notes that everyone isn’t thrilled with him right now. They noted he just started making up lines. Shei says she has to figure out a way to beat Keith so she can win. Adam says he’s prepared to win and is resisting the urge to drink.
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Yu Tsai greets the models to tell them about their photoshoot. Evilyn Presore runs in—it’s Tyra in the weird child of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. The girls will be Marilyn Monroe while the guys will be Elvis. Lenox is still uncomfortable being sexy and has to be Marilyn Monroe but with a modern twist.
In hair and makeu, Yu Tsai introduces Massimo as their photographer. Lenox gets “The Seven Year Itch” pose while Shei gets one of Marilyn’s pin up shots. Lenox is nervous being up against Shei. The guys get their Elvis shots. Adam thinks this could be his week to take it.
Will goes first. People are lined up to see the models. Will says he has a lot to prove as a dancer. Will nails the dance but needs to work on his face. Yu Tsai tells him to move the hip and Tyra jumps in to show him what to do. He finally seems to get it. The Koreans are just happy to be on camera.
Keith talks about how he wants to create a better life for his family. He hits the set. Keith has to change shirts and the girls nearly faint from excitement. Keith struggles connecting with the camera and working on his face. Tyra gives him some suggestions but he struggles to copy them. Will thinks Keith rests too much on his face and so he struggled with the movement. Keith says he’s doing it and Yu Tsai yells he’s not or else he wouldn’t be yelling. Keith says he knows this could be it.
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Shei says the Asian Marilyn is in town and Tyra says Marilyn is all races. Shei knows she has to reel in the sexy so as not to be too hoochy. Tyra tells her to change it up and Yu Tsai says she’s too draggy. Something is not working. Shei says it’s hard for her to open up due to her childhood. Her dad left her when she was a child. Yu Tsai talks to her and she finally starts to impress Tyra.
Lenox is next…what’s with the wig she’s wearing? That’s the best Marilyn wig they can find? Tyra tells her to think warm thoughts because it’s cold and they are blowing wind on her. Yu Tsai knows sex is a struggle for Lenox. Tyra and Yu Tsai give her tips and Lenox opens up in front of the crowd, having fun. She seems to do well in the end.
Tyra talks to Adam about when she called him out for drinking. She talks to him about being professional and taking care of himself. How drinking can affect him. He apologizes for drinking too much. And Adam has cut back. I’m impressed.
Adam grabs his guitar and decides to be Elvis. Tyra gives the girls in the shot some guidance. And he starts to nail it. Yu Tsai is trying to figure out where this Adam has been the entire competition. He’s sober. And he’s an entertainer.
That’s a wrap!
SKULL MAIL! Someone’s gotta go! Adam knows he’s the underdog and is worried about his challenge score.
Shei asks Keith how he’s feeling. He says he’s scared and that it feels more real now that it’s the top 5. She asks who he thinks is going home. Keith doesn’t know. Shei says she wants to win for her mom.
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Time for panel! There are judges: Kelly Cutrone and Ms. J Alexander. The hair is representing 2010. There are prizes! Tyra tries to imitate Marilyn and Elvis in her voice. Eh. Adam is first. Ms. J loves his shot as does Kelly. Tyra asks him what she called him last week. “America’s Next Sober Model,” he says. She was talking about being stiff. She says he shook the stiffness. Scores: 9, 10, 10. Kelly says the Memphis newspaper needs his picture on the cover. Shei is next. Kelly says it’s a bit trailer park. Ms. J praises the tooch but wanted a bit more sexy. Tyra loves the picture but wanted more oomph. Kelly starts going on about Marilyn’s spark when Ms. J notices Shei breaking down. She says she’s trying so hard and it’s not working. Kelly tells her that everyone loves her and she can make it. Scores: 7, 8, 7.
Will is next. Ms. J says his head is too big and Kelly is not thrilled with the shot. Ms. J says it’s not one of his best photos. Tyra likes it but doesn’t like the Willie Hunch. She even gives it a hashtag. Tyra also tells him that she shouldn’t have to instruct a dance instructor how to move. Scores: 8, 9, 7. Lenox goes next. Kelly doesn’t like the legs or the sex. Ms. J likes the movement. Tyra says Lenox kicked ass on set and she likes it. She thinks some of the clothing wore Lenox instead of the other way around. Scores: 8, 9, 7. Keith is last. Tyra wants a neck. Kelly loves the shot. Tyra points out that she had to really struggle with Keith getting the dance. She says she was wondering if Keith was drinking Adam’s neglected beer. Kelly says that could be a problem. Social media thinks he looks crazy or evil. Scores: 8, 7, 9.
Tyra dismisses the models to add their scores. We go to…
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Tyra reveals that the top 4 will be the finalists and walking in a fashion show. ELIMINATION! Best photo goes to…Adam. He is joined by Keith and Will. That leaves Shei and Lenox in the bottom two. Shei: Stunning and kick ass on the challenges. Pictures aren’t strong. Lenox: Rocks photoshoots. But could be weak in personality. So who stays? Lenox. Tyra congratulates her on being a finalist. She hugs Shei before joining the others.
Tyra hugs Shei and says she came a long way. She tells her she has a modeling career. And she can’t change her hair. Shei says she won’t. She says she wanted to win it for her mom but she says Lenox and Will are amazing and will rock it.
America’s Next Top Model:
Adam
Lenox
*Contestant was disqualified
**Contestant was brought back
I figured Shei was going to go. They focused on her too much this episode for her not to. I definitely think a guy is going to win it. I love Lenox, but she’s been shown as too inconsistent for a winner’s edit. The other three have gotten better winner edits.
Next time: Final Four! Tyra’s makeup line! Videos! Guess shoot!
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