
Previously - Hearts across gay and female America broke when Heather was sent home. That's all I got. Oh, and Jenah sucks. Bianca does too. There ya go.
The girls come in LAUGHING. No seriously, LAUGHING. And they refer to "Tyra Mail" as "Heather Mail". Did I mention LAUGHING? There should only be a hotel fire. Bianca swipes "Heather Mail" and says "because she loved me the most, clearly". Ok, that was kinda funny. Wow, Jenah's tears of regret dried up quickly. Buck-tooth bitch. Heather left a note, referring to the girls as family. Bianca doubts Heather wrote it. Ok, it's sorta cracking me up? She's such a cooze. Then she tells us that Heather was in her own world most of the time. Yeah, because she was AUTISTIC, stupid bitch! Isn't that kind of the definition? Dumbass concludes his seminar of dumbassery by telling us that "it doesn't make much of a difference that she's not here". Sweeter than sugar, that Bianca.
Chantal marvels about Beijing as a fashion capital. "Great, it's awesome". Terrible ANTM graphic of that damn airplane with the girls' faces plunked on the side going to Beijing. I thought it was a writer's strike, not a designer's strike. Hire someone, Tyra, you cheap bitch! No wonder why Bankable Production's symbol is a vault door slamming shut! You keep all the money, Leona Helmsley! Spend a little and look polished! The girls arrive in Beijing. Kevin's their tour guide. The girls are trying to enjoy Beijing from their tour bus when Jenah starts this horrible monologue about how she couldn't "picture" or "see herself" going home. As if Heather was predestined to, and she's the Golden Child. Well, I can "picture" and "see" you under a bus, how's that? Admittedly, I'm a little salty this go-round. I liked Heather. I knew she wouldn't make it if this show is actually trying to turn out a fully functioning model, but I liked her. And look what's left! Odious, Sheepdog, Gooey, and Bitch. I'll let you figure out which is which. It can be a fun game!
More "Top Model", after the jump
Jenah talks about being in the bottom two and says it's one of the best feelings in the world, you should try it. The problem with her is that her sarcasm is off-putting and not funny. She doesn't have the charisma to pull it off. So she just seems like a douche you don't want to have beers with. She was better when I thought she was a stoner. Anyway, she's "overstressed" and can't let the competition "tear her apart". Chantal talks about how Jenah is falling apart. She's sorta smiling and I would be too. But then she's on the confession tour bus and talking about how her whole life has led up to this and she knows how it was meant for her. What, being second-rate and looking like Ms. Cheryl Tiegs?
Bianca wants her to shut up. They arrive at a beautiful garden and there's some kind of show going on that involves Chinese men yelling and marching and Ms. Jay's there. And Twiggy looks darling in a little house that's being carried on the backs of men. Way to be colonial, Twiggy. Ms. Jay and Twiggy make a good team. He literally could step over her. And the two of them give a whole talk about Chinese fashion! I love this! Ms. Jay and Twiggy should film some spots for the Chinese tourism board! Saliesha says something about how they can "show-stop" too. You haven't so far. Actresses come out, playing woman from ancient Chinese history. Ms. Jay should have played each one. Bianca goes "ok, is it over?" What's wrong with her? And why do I laugh? I'm as bad as she is. They're staying in a beautiful Chinese palace. I guess they're going to a mall. And they get the dresses the women from the day before wore. The girls have to make the outfits "their own". They have to take into account the stories of the "four beauties". Can I go shopping with Ms. Jay and Twiggy? Anyway, the girls have only so much time so they hurtle through the mall looking like they're mocking Chinese culture. Jenah says they're making a mess and probably "pissing people off". That's nothing new.
Bianca goes to the other side of the mall and there's nothing there. She's sweaty and annoyed so she sends Jenah across the street to the land of nothing to make herself feel better. She's not just surface evil. She's actually evil. I wouldn't leave my kids with her. So Jenah is wandering around, and is all "that bitch". Oh god, the "Seventeen" editrix that's not Altoosa is there. Why did they spend the money to fly this heifer here? Bring back my werewolf! She reminds the girls that one of them is going to be on the cover of "Seventeen". Well yeah, you flew three million hours for that? The girls are going to walk the runway. Saliesha's walk is smoking. Ms. Jay thinks so, too. Actually all the girls do pretty well. I have to say. Jenah wins the challenge, so stick it Bianca. Jenah picks Chantal to accompany her and they're going to get couture dresses made for them. Bianca's like "I could care less, I'm not gonna wear no couture dress anywhere". Man, those magenta bangs are growing back in as we speak. Why you gotta be a hard rock, when you really are a diamond, babygirl? And even better, Jenah gets a one on one with Ms. Jay on how to runway walk. Holy shite, that's awesome and a first in ANTM history!
Chantal's trying to figure out where she's going to wear her dress. Ms. Jay teaches Jenah. He's seriously effortless at it. I want a lesson so bad. Shut up, I'm still a guy! Chantal is told to shut up when she tells Bianca to stop bitching. Jenah starts talking about how she misses home and her boyfriend. And she wants to go home. You better freeze that, Ebony. It's down to four, and you can't let it get to you. God, I should be a coach. Oh oh, here comes Jaslene! She's practically yelling at us about being on the cover of "Latina" magazine. Oh god, and here's Drew Barrymore's forehead/dog commercial. Get out of my living room with your forehead, Drew!
The girls are off to the Great Wall. Where they just had a Karl Lagerfeld show, btw. I know fashion. Saliesha's talking about taking a piece of it. Have fun getting shot! Mr. Jay shows up. They're going to film warrior photos! They're going to try and invade the Great Wall! Get shot! TYRA's the photographer! I like how the girls pronounce the Chinese way of greeting as "MEOW!" like they're cats. They're not too insulting. Tyra wants strong faces but not ugly faces. Don't we all? Jenah is pissing and moaning to the make-up people. You know they're like "man, that chick is whiny" after she exited. Tyra tries to communicate to the actors playing the other soldiers. When Chantal says she could get used to this lifestyle I initially think she means dressing up in traditional Chinese costumes and pretending to defend the Great Wall of China. So, historical re-enactment? No, she means "jet-setting".
Tyra wants Jenah to know herself on the other side of that wall. Post-Jenah suit we get Tyra and Mr. Jay speaking to the camera and Tyra explains the wall metaphor to us. Thanks, Ty Ty. We didn't get it. You look hot in khaki and sweaty bangs. Bianca's up. Tyra imitates Bianca's stiff poses. I wish I could capture for you Saliesha saying "I gotta more than bring it. I gotta bring it to bring it and bring it". What? Ok, you're bringing it. Check. She jumps a lot and Jay and Tyrant love it. Mr. Jay and Tyra would make a good couple if he wasn't gay and orange and if she wasn't a meglomaniac. The girls then all get to pose together. The girls discuss being nervous, and Chantal's like you always remember the top three. Really? You do? I don't. I sorta remember Natasha, mainly because she was mail-order and didn't understand not winning meant you couldn't see your baby. Bianca runs down why she hates everyone. Saleisha has modeling experience so "it sucks on her part" that she's not amazing. Rraow! Jenah feels like she's losing herself.
We get a preview of "Crowned". Uh, um. Uh. Shanna Moakler? "The blondes created the bombshells"? You would pose with your mother for Playboy? Stop. Now. The winning girls wear their couture dresses to panel to piss off Bianca. HOT. Ms. Jay's Afro is GIGANTIC. Oh god, the "Seventeen" lady is here. Twiggy's like "Tyra, you're so good". Easy, Twiggy. Jenah's crying when Tyra can't remember their shoot. Tyra pulls the trigger and lets Jenah cry it out and confess her homesickness. Reel it in, Ebony! Tyra tells her it's "the best experience of her life". And you better know it! And learn it, Jenah. Bianca is stiff. "Seventeen" lady loves Chantal. Bianca now hates her too and will tell her that there is great stuff across the mall and run, girl and cackle about it. Saliesha's picture is animated. The face looks rough, but no one says anything.
The group shot divides the judges. Nigel wants Chantal to look at him the way she looked at Tyra in that photo. Calm your testes, Nigel. I think it's Chantal, too. She looks dangerous and beautiful in her pic. Tyra weaves some yard about models she knew in Paris going home in relation to Jenah. She then shows Ms. Jay what a swan song is. "Seventeen" editor uses "diva" and I'm over her and her tired ways. Ms. Jay refers to Chantal as a boat show model, and I'm still laughing. "Seventeen" lady is such a dumbass and says Saleisha has "sparkle" and "evil fairy dust". You run a publication? Jenah is so going home. Chantal wins. Jenah and Bianca link hands to advance? Bianca's hate ebbs and flows. I love how Tyra says "pack your bags and go....home." And she pronounces "home" like she's talking to a sad four year old. Jenah is so going home. No, she not. Later, Bianca. Fly your hate jet home. Tyra gives Bianca a pep talk. Bianca's cries tears of hatred. I'm waiting for her to slap someone. She's pretty real and says she made friendships with people she would never have really talked to. And she sobs! A lot. I'd feel bad if I didn't know she could be the stankiest of the stank.
Next - THE FINALE! I get to sleep again! Saleisha's faltering and there's a really big Crouching Model, Hidden Bulimic runway!

































america's nextnot-so-top model says:
"The girls are off to the Great Wall... Saliesha's talking about taking a piece of it. Have fun getting shot!" Love it J. Harvey! Question: Does Cover Girl actually use models anymore? Aren't they all actresses and singers? What Cover Girl model has also stomped the Paris runways?
If this is a green themed ANTM, why do they go to a country whose air quality (not to mention human rights) standards are questionable at best?
None of these girls look like they should be in Vogue, W, or Vanity Fair. They never do.
At least this season no one is whining about missing their children. Come to think of it, there has been no hard partying or lesbian action either. A very tame ANTM.
Bianca had to be kicked off since she was due back to play the Grinch at her area's community theatre. Or maybe there is a musical of Batman coming out and they need someone to play the joker.
Will Saleisha win because of T-Zone favoritism? Will Chantal conquer all with her syrupy sweet Christy Brinkley attitude and sun lighted blond locks? Or will Jenah knaw off the other girls legs with her beaver teeth and take the crown?
I am on pins and needles!
Hey Cupcake says:
I'm overwhelmed by bitterness and despair. They've kicked off the two women who could be true fashion models - Heather and Lisa, and we're left with Raggedy Ann, The Beave, or Rebecca from Sunnybrook Farm. I simply don't know why Jenna's still there. She's bug-eyed, buck-toothed, bedraggled, and crazy bitchy. I can't see Saleisha winning it; she's pretty, but not remarkable. But Chantal? Should she win just because she's so damn earnest?
Ugh. I'm going to have a cocktail.
T-Bone says:
I'll have a cocktail with ya, Hey Cupcake. None of these women deserve to be a "top model". In fact, ANTM hasn't done a very good job of producing any top models yet, so maybe they should stop the whole "so and so has a bad attitude, and so and so can't make it to go-sees on time" and start picking women who are actually capable of modeling! Try THAT for a change, Tyrade! And stop cutting off everyone's hair, for God sakes! Tyra Banks wouldn't be sh*t without her hair and she knows it!
Hopeless Romantic says:
Yeah... I am not a fan of this season. The only time I think they really picked a top model was with Yoanna in season two..she is still with her agency IMG and has had and has many tv style shows that she hosts. What I found funny is one of the girls kicked off early in season 5.. I think... Mollie Sue...She has a modeling contract with Elite Models...Hmm...
Hey Cupcake says:
T-Bone, amen to that, and I'll buy you a cocktail anytime.
They're turning ANTM into a series of contests and random dismissals. I'd like to see any of the current high-fashion twigs make their way to 5 go-sees in the heart of Shanghai (sans interpreter) or suspend themselves from wires or cover themselves in mealworms or eat antelope testicles or whatever the hell they keep tossing at them. Modeling is about how you look and how you walk, period. Yeah, you should be capable of stringing a sentence together and finding your way home at night(sometimes), but beyond that, WTF?
The fact that last year's winner was Jaslene just shows that this show is a crock o' hooey.
Fazlia says:
Owh my, I was WTF-ing myself with the triple bring it Saleisha thing. One of the best ANTM recaps ever. Funny as hell. But.... I like evil fairy dust and the Seventeen editor isn't that offensive to me. Everyone knows this whole supposedly search for top model thing is a joke. Problem is I'm addicted to losing the few brain cells I have by watching it = )
Ruby Jackson says:
I'm game J....
Odious = Jenah
Sheepdog = Saleisha
Gooey = Chantal
Bitch = Bianca
Lysette says:
... Raggedy Ann. LMAO.
There isn't a top model among them but I am rooting for Jenah because she has the best pictures.
Please let Raggedy get cut next. Unfortunately, that won't happen. They had battle of the blonds a couple of seasons ago. Tyra won't have history repeat. The whole thing seems fixed anyway. They pick the winner at the auditions, trust.
And yeah, I agree Jaslene was ridiculous as ANTM.
Desiree says:
Ok first off the Lauryn Hill quote when referring to Bianca had me dying. J. Harvey, you're the best. As for the models this year, I actually think that Jenah is a really good model. She has great pictures and an awesome walk. Several guests on the show have been impressed by her. They definitely did eliminate the best early on yet again, which would be Heather and Lisa. Tyra's a moron.
And a lot of models on the show have been successful post the show. I've seen Dani (season 6) in some ads in Teen Vogue. Yaya (season 3) is in an Oil of Olay ad, and I saw her in a cell phone commercial plus she's signed to Ford. She's also been in Take the Lead with Antonio Banderas. Ann (season 4) is signed to Elite. Shannon (season 1) signed on to Elite as well, and Elyse (season 1) signed to Wilhelmina. Bre (season 5) was signed onto Elite. Anyways what I'm trying to say is that good models do make the show, Tyra just never picks the right ones.