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Throughout 22 cycles, America's Next Top Model produced some of the most inspiring and loved winners in reality television history. From CariDee English's battle with psoriasis in Cycle 7 to Ann Ward's awkward-to-edgy success story in Cycle 15, the modeling series constantly shattered society's perception of beauty. We asked Antm fans who they would pick as the best America's Next Top Model winner of all time, and the clear front-runners included Ann and CariDee, as well as Cycle 3's Eva Pigford, Cycle 6's Danielle Evans, Cycle 13's Nicole Fox and Cycle 22's Nyle Dimarco. Here's a sample of some of the most passionate responses that we received on Facebook.
- 12/16/2015
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Brittany Brower was the first all-star sent home from "America's Next Top Model" - but she says she's eventually going to have her own show and Tyra better watch her back.
Are you glad you came back, even though you went home first?
"Absolutely. Everything in life happens for a reason, I'm a huge believer in that. I always think there's a purpose to everything and in this case, there definitely is. I might not completely know what it is yet, but just coming back has pushed me back and reminded me why I wanted to be in this industry to begin with. I'm a competitive person by nature, so if anything it's just pushing me harder."
What made you want to compete again?
"I have a medical spa that I opened in Los Angeles with one of my best friends and I opened up my modeling agency, it's Brittany Brower...
Are you glad you came back, even though you went home first?
"Absolutely. Everything in life happens for a reason, I'm a huge believer in that. I always think there's a purpose to everything and in this case, there definitely is. I might not completely know what it is yet, but just coming back has pushed me back and reminded me why I wanted to be in this industry to begin with. I'm a competitive person by nature, so if anything it's just pushing me harder."
What made you want to compete again?
"I have a medical spa that I opened in Los Angeles with one of my best friends and I opened up my modeling agency, it's Brittany Brower...
- 9/15/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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Ah, yet another cycle of America's Next Top Model comes to a close.
The season finale saw Brittani and Molly competing for the top position. Molly seemed to have the edge going into the episode after a winning streak of three first call-outs. Meanwhile, Brittani was quite nervous and teary during the majority of the episode, despite nailing her CoverGirl commercial through her fears. So, who won the title of America's Next Top Model? Read on to find out!
CoverGirl:
Before their CoverGirl commercial and print ad, Brittani and Molly meet with Ivan Bart, the head of Img. Both girls impress the boss with their looks and portfolio, but he seems to prefer Brittani's attitude to Molly's angry yet professional vibe.
The CoverGirl product du jour is "Lip Perfection Lip Color." The girls will have a teleprompter - which doesn't necessarily result in better commercials in the Antm...
The season finale saw Brittani and Molly competing for the top position. Molly seemed to have the edge going into the episode after a winning streak of three first call-outs. Meanwhile, Brittani was quite nervous and teary during the majority of the episode, despite nailing her CoverGirl commercial through her fears. So, who won the title of America's Next Top Model? Read on to find out!
CoverGirl:
Before their CoverGirl commercial and print ad, Brittani and Molly meet with Ivan Bart, the head of Img. Both girls impress the boss with their looks and portfolio, but he seems to prefer Brittani's attitude to Molly's angry yet professional vibe.
The CoverGirl product du jour is "Lip Perfection Lip Color." The girls will have a teleprompter - which doesn't necessarily result in better commercials in the Antm...
- 5/19/2011
- by mooncake421@gmail.com (Kate Moon)
- TVfanatic
There are so many reasons to thank you, Ty-Ty. You’ve provided us with reality ridiculata for 16 straight cycles. You call them cycles. And you created an “all-star” cycle inviting back previous “models” who will once again fight to “win” the title of America’s Next Top “Model.” I simply cannot wait to watch these “human beings”! But I have another reason to thank you: According to the all-stars line-up circulating the Web, you actually recruited some of my suggested alums! (Though The CW is not making any announcements yet.) That’s right: Cycle 4′s Brittany Brower, Cycle 5′s Lisa D’Amato,...
- 5/12/2011
- by Kate Ward
- EW.com - PopWatch
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Fact: Ann Ward deserved to win America's Next Top Model cycle 15, and that cover of Vogue Italia, and that Covergirl contract, and that Img modeling contract.
But that does not change the subsequent fact that I find this video from her photo shoot with Vogue Italia pretty hilarious, because it reminds me of something that is Very hilarious and not exactly super-sexy-fashion-face. See what I mean:...
But that does not change the subsequent fact that I find this video from her photo shoot with Vogue Italia pretty hilarious, because it reminds me of something that is Very hilarious and not exactly super-sexy-fashion-face. See what I mean:...
- 3/15/2011
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
We poked a little fun at Tyra Banks when she released the intro to Wednesday's (Feb. 23) premiere of "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 16 and told us the show wouldn't be what we expected.
After watching the episode, we'd have to say Tyra still has some tricks up her sleeve. There's something very energetic and new about this cycle. And that's not to say what we love (and expect) from the show isn't there. It just feels like there's a fresh energy about it. And as Tyra says, get ready to see the "biggest swerve 'Top Model' has ever taken." Not only does she start modeling school early in the premiere, but the show holds one of the most challenging, though visually spectacular runway challenges of the series.
As for the girls? They're a pretty impressive bunch. There's a lot of diversity in looks and personalities. And while we're usually used...
After watching the episode, we'd have to say Tyra still has some tricks up her sleeve. There's something very energetic and new about this cycle. And that's not to say what we love (and expect) from the show isn't there. It just feels like there's a fresh energy about it. And as Tyra says, get ready to see the "biggest swerve 'Top Model' has ever taken." Not only does she start modeling school early in the premiere, but the show holds one of the most challenging, though visually spectacular runway challenges of the series.
As for the girls? They're a pretty impressive bunch. There's a lot of diversity in looks and personalities. And while we're usually used...
- 2/23/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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We're Back! It seems like ages since lanky Ann took home the title of cycle 15's America's Next Top Model. Now it's finally time for Tyra to crown a new shining star of the Model-Land Galaxy, and she's kicking things off with a big change: No casting week episode. No. Casting. Week. Episode. What? Tyra, explain yourself right now!
But it wouldn't be Top Model, or Tyra, if she simply explained that she's getting rid of casting week because it's a largely pointless filler hour full of quick-cut montages of crazy girls screaming, crying, wearing bad fashion and embodying the various stereotypes of Women Who Are Most Likely to Get Restraining Orders Taken Against Them. That, now that she's still going for this "high fashion" angle, Tyra wants to cut the antics and get to the "real" "modeling." Tyra needs to show us. Hence, this intro, which (in true, excessive...
But it wouldn't be Top Model, or Tyra, if she simply explained that she's getting rid of casting week because it's a largely pointless filler hour full of quick-cut montages of crazy girls screaming, crying, wearing bad fashion and embodying the various stereotypes of Women Who Are Most Likely to Get Restraining Orders Taken Against Them. That, now that she's still going for this "high fashion" angle, Tyra wants to cut the antics and get to the "real" "modeling." Tyra needs to show us. Hence, this intro, which (in true, excessive...
- 2/23/2011
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Will Ann Ward truly be America's Next Top Model?
It may take a few years for the country to find out, but this tall 19-year old will always have the distinction of winning cycle 15 of this CW reality competition. As well as a cool $100,00 in her bank account and a spread in Italia Vogue.
Did Ward ever think she'd be here? The tiny-waited beauty speaks on her victory in the video here:
Ann Ward on America's Next Top Model Victory...
It may take a few years for the country to find out, but this tall 19-year old will always have the distinction of winning cycle 15 of this CW reality competition. As well as a cool $100,00 in her bank account and a spread in Italia Vogue.
Did Ward ever think she'd be here? The tiny-waited beauty speaks on her victory in the video here:
Ann Ward on America's Next Top Model Victory...
- 12/3/2010
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
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After being taunted while growing up for being unusually tall and ultra skinny, Ann Ward was crowned of America's Next Top Model this week. The 6-ft., 2-in.-tall 19-year-old from Dallas spoke with People about dealing with the backlash over her shockingly small waist (runway coach Miss J was seen fitting his hands around it in a controversial promo), how she wants to inspire other girls to feel comfortable in their own skin, and what's next for the formerly painfully shy Texas girl. What does winning Top Model mean to you? Being America's Next Top Model is really awesome, because...
- 12/3/2010
- by Melody Chiu
- PEOPLE.com
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America's Next Top Model winner Ann Ward has said that her journey on The CW competition made her feel "better" about herself. The 6ft 2in student from Texas scooped the coveted prizes - including a spread in Italian Vogue, representation by Img Models and a CoverGirl contract - during Wednesday night's cycle 15 finale in Milan. "I'm still having troubles with shyness but I definitely feel a lot more (more)...
- 12/3/2010
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Ann Ward was crowned the winner of "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 15 winner on Wednesday, December 1. The 18-year-old is the 6 ft., 2 in. model with the "tiniest waist" Tyra Banks had ever seen. Ward, originating from Dallas, now reveals that she gains not only prizes but also confidence through the victory.
"Going into the competition I was super insecure about myself. I had just gotten out of high school about a year ago, so I'd been through all the teenage drama, bullying and stuff," Ward tells Billy Bush and Kit Hoover of "Access Hollywood Live" Thursday morning. Ward said growing up, she was taunted about her tall frame.
"It was really nerve racking going into the competition thinking I wasn't going to fit it or they wouldn't like my height, just like they did in the Dallas modeling industry, but once I was there I gained so much confidence," she continues.
"Going into the competition I was super insecure about myself. I had just gotten out of high school about a year ago, so I'd been through all the teenage drama, bullying and stuff," Ward tells Billy Bush and Kit Hoover of "Access Hollywood Live" Thursday morning. Ward said growing up, she was taunted about her tall frame.
"It was really nerve racking going into the competition thinking I wasn't going to fit it or they wouldn't like my height, just like they did in the Dallas modeling industry, but once I was there I gained so much confidence," she continues.
- 12/3/2010
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Ann Ward is "America's Next Top Model" newest winner, and in addition to winning a slew of amazing prizes and deals, she says she's gained much-needed confidence during Cycle 15 of the CW reality series.
"Going into the competition I was super insecure about myself. I had just gotten out of high school about a year ago, so I'd been through all the teenage drama, bullying and stuff," Ann told Access Hollywood Live's Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Thursday morning, referring to her 6 ft., 2in. tall frame, about which she was taunted growing up.
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"Going into the competition I was super insecure about myself. I had just gotten out of high school about a year ago, so I'd been through all the teenage drama, bullying and stuff," Ann told Access Hollywood Live's Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Thursday morning, referring to her 6 ft., 2in. tall frame, about which she was taunted growing up.
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- 12/2/2010
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
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Controversial 'America's Next Top Model' contestant Ann Ward took home the top prize in last night's season finale -- much to her own shock. When host Tyra Banks showed her winning final photo, Ward burst into tears and hid her face in her hands. Derided the whole season for her tall, skinny figure (Ward is 6'2'' and very thin), Ward had the 'best photo' for 5 weeks in a row and was the subject of much media scrutiny.
TV Squad chatted with Ward about her victory, what she has to say to the media's 'anorexia' accusations and what message she hopes her victory sends to the 'Antm' fans.
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Controversial 'America's Next Top Model' contestant Ann Ward took home the top prize in last night's season finale -- much to her own shock. When host Tyra Banks showed her winning final photo, Ward burst into tears and hid her face in her hands. Derided the whole season for her tall, skinny figure (Ward is 6'2'' and very thin), Ward had the 'best photo' for 5 weeks in a row and was the subject of much media scrutiny.
TV Squad chatted with Ward about her victory, what she has to say to the media's 'anorexia' accusations and what message she hopes her victory sends to the 'Antm' fans.
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- 12/2/2010
- by Chris Jancelewicz
- Aol TV.
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"Do you understand what a big deal this is?" Tyra Banks asked her two finalists last night, before finally crowning Ann Ward as the latest winner of America's Next Top Model. Judging from her tears and many thanks to Tyra and the judges when she learned she's won, among other prizes, a spread in Vogue Italia, Ann definitely understood.
I had the chance to chat with a very busy, very excited Ann this afternoon about her ups and downs on the show, and what it feels like to call herself America's Next Top Model. Here's what the winner of cycle 15 told me:...
I had the chance to chat with a very busy, very excited Ann this afternoon about her ups and downs on the show, and what it feels like to call herself America's Next Top Model. Here's what the winner of cycle 15 told me:...
- 12/2/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
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"Do you understand how serious this is? This is Top Model - elevated," Tyra Banks emphasized to the finalists on Wednesday's show, referring to cycle 15's superior prizes, including a spread in Italian Vogue, and the presence of big-name designers like Robert Cavalli. Despite its heavily promoted "elevated" status, the Top Model finale competition pretty much remained the same. Finalists Ann (whose super-slim, 6-ft., 2-in.-tall frame was the subject of controversy) and Chelsey (the blonde, gap-toothed beauty with modeling experience) had to do a print-ad photo shoot for Cover Girl, film a commercial for the cosmetics giant and walk...
- 12/2/2010
- by Aaron Parsley
- PEOPLE.com
America’s Next Top Model has been putting a lot of weight on the impending winner of Cycle 15 because, this time, she’s not just a winner of a reality modeling show... she's the future of the modeling world. So says Tyra anyway.
But it's true that the prizes at stake are much more serious this season, and perhaps the winner will actually find the sort of success previous champions have not.
With that in mind, the finale seemed more harried and perfunctory than in previous seasons; I thought it had too many components and it was just a giant race to the finish. Let’s break it down, shall we?
The Photoshoot
Finally, Chelsey and Ann shoot their future cover for Vogue Italia, and who should greet them but Valentina Serra, who by the way, sounds like she’s mimicking an Italian accent. It sounds so strangely exaggerated.
The...
But it's true that the prizes at stake are much more serious this season, and perhaps the winner will actually find the sort of success previous champions have not.
With that in mind, the finale seemed more harried and perfunctory than in previous seasons; I thought it had too many components and it was just a giant race to the finish. Let’s break it down, shall we?
The Photoshoot
Finally, Chelsey and Ann shoot their future cover for Vogue Italia, and who should greet them but Valentina Serra, who by the way, sounds like she’s mimicking an Italian accent. It sounds so strangely exaggerated.
The...
- 12/2/2010
- by mooncake421@gmail.com (Kate Moon)
- TVfanatic
At The CW's viewing party for the "America's Next Top Model" finale, Zap2it had the rare opportunity of watching alongside the two finalists. Afterward, we spoke to Dallas native and Cycle 15's high fashion winner, Ann Ward, about what it was like to relive the experience.
"I was really nervous about it," Ann, 19, told us. "But it was really, really fun, because Chelsey was there with me and we got to laugh at all the goofy things that we were doing. Yeah, it was really exciting."
Watching the finale, the girls made it really hard to pick a clear-cut winner. Even Ann thought Chelsey would run away with the title.
"During the filming of it," she says. "I actually wasn't expecting to win at all. I thought it was really close, but I thought Chelsey might have had the upper hand just because her walk was better than mine...
"I was really nervous about it," Ann, 19, told us. "But it was really, really fun, because Chelsey was there with me and we got to laugh at all the goofy things that we were doing. Yeah, it was really exciting."
Watching the finale, the girls made it really hard to pick a clear-cut winner. Even Ann thought Chelsey would run away with the title.
"During the filming of it," she says. "I actually wasn't expecting to win at all. I thought it was really close, but I thought Chelsey might have had the upper hand just because her walk was better than mine...
- 12/2/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
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Since she was a little girl, it's been Chelsey Hersley's dream to become a supermodel. Though we watched the America's Next Top Model finale last night as the 22-year-old from Boise, Idaho lost the grand prize to Ann Ward, in many ways Hersley still got to live out that dream by working with some of the world's top photographers and designers, including her self-professed "idol," Patrick Demarchelier.
She may not have landed that final Vogue Italia spread, but Chelsey's not giving up on her modeling dream, and it sounds like her experience on Top Model has prepared her well for the work ahead. Here's what Chelsey had to say about the race to the finish, and what's ahead:...
She may not have landed that final Vogue Italia spread, but Chelsey's not giving up on her modeling dream, and it sounds like her experience on Top Model has prepared her well for the work ahead. Here's what Chelsey had to say about the race to the finish, and what's ahead:...
- 12/2/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Imagine watching the finale of "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 15 with the two finalists in the same room? Zap2it did just that at The CW's finale viewing party. There were a lot of giggles from the two contestants during the screening and then some tears when we watched the winner get announced. Afterward, we spoke to runner-up, Chelsey Hersley, about what it was like to watch Ann Ward take the prize again.
"It was kind of hard reliving the moment again," Chelsey, 22, told us. "I was surprisingly more calm than I thought I would be watching it. It was a lot harder the first time."
The entire finale seemed like a close race. So when Ann was named the winner, Chelsey looked pretty blindsided. Since the finale's taping, she says she has been able to work through her disappointment.
"I had time to realize I made it to the final two,...
"It was kind of hard reliving the moment again," Chelsey, 22, told us. "I was surprisingly more calm than I thought I would be watching it. It was a lot harder the first time."
The entire finale seemed like a close race. So when Ann was named the winner, Chelsey looked pretty blindsided. Since the finale's taping, she says she has been able to work through her disappointment.
"I had time to realize I made it to the final two,...
- 12/2/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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Tears. Pounding hearts. Even laughter. These were just some of America's Next Top Model finalists Ann and Chelsey's reactions when they watched the cycle 15 finale for the first time tonight. Even though both girls knew the results, it was an emotional hour—which we shared with them in a screening room at the CW headquarters here in L.A. Read on to hear what the girls told us afterward about their experience on the show, from joy to dreckitude... Of course, both girls knew the outcome of the show, but runner-up Chelsey said, "My heart started pounding again and it was like reliving it." Newly crowned America's Next Top Model Ann said they've known the...
- 12/2/2010
- E! Online
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Cycle 15 of 'America's Next Top Model' (Wed., 8Pm Et on CW) started with 14 models and narrowed it down to two: Ann Ward and Chelsey Hersley. Who would the judges choose -- the 6-foot-2 Texan or the blonde bombshell?
After Tyra Banks announced the Top Model, the winning contestant burst into tears. (The runner-up stood stoic and silent.) Meanwhile, was judge André Leon Talley wearing a shower curtain?
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Cycle 15 of 'America's Next Top Model' (Wed., 8Pm Et on CW) started with 14 models and narrowed it down to two: Ann Ward and Chelsey Hersley. Who would the judges choose -- the 6-foot-2 Texan or the blonde bombshell?
After Tyra Banks announced the Top Model, the winning contestant burst into tears. (The runner-up stood stoic and silent.) Meanwhile, was judge André Leon Talley wearing a shower curtain?
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- 12/2/2010
- by Aimee Deeken
- Aol TV.
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Vogue Italia has found its latest high-fashion face. The strengths of America's Next Top Model finalists Chelsey Hersley and Ann Ward were glaringly evident: Anne took ridiculously fabulous photos week after week, but Chelsey knew how to walk and show off her personality at the same time. So who got to be on top? Lucky for Ann, her pictures did all the talking for her. The 6-foot-2, wee-waisted brunette overcame her shyness, insecurities and lurching walk to be named America's Next Top Model on Wednesday's finale. In addition to kicking off the series' 15th cycle with a record five straight top photos, winning Andre Leon Talley's adoration from the get-go probably...
- 12/2/2010
- E! Online
Tyra Banks revealed the winner of "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 15 on Wednesday night -- was it blonde bombshell Chelsey or brunette beauty Ann? Read on for a spoiler-filled recap! Although Chelsey impressed the judges with her commercial good looks, they found Ann's look to be more editorial, and ultimately gave the title to 6'2" Dallas student Ann. A tearful Ann said she felt "honored" by the win and couldn't even believe it, cherishing her win after suffering "comments about being too tall or being just not normal." Chelsey, for her part, had no great love for the victor, saying bitterly, "I feel cheated, I feel I have the whole package… and I don't think Ann does." Earlier in the episode, the ladies battled it out in a photoshoot in the Italian countryside, as well as a Cover Girl commercial and beauty shoot. Before they took the stage for...
- 12/2/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
<img alt="top-model-cycle-15-finale.jpg" src="http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/top-model-cycle-15-finale.jpg" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 20px 20px 0pt;" width="320" height="180" /> <div>What's more satisfying than watching <a href="http://people.zap2it.com/p/tyra-banks/71052">Tyra Banks</a> awkwardly embrace your rural American family? Winning <a href="http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/americas-next-top-model/EP00575702">"America's Next Top Model,"</a> perhaps. <br /><br />It's a tough call for <b>Ann</b>, the <i>very</i> skinny, 19-year-old Texan who cried tears of joy and nerves all the way through the Cycle 15 finale before ultimately taking home this season's bonus-sized trophy... a spread in Vogue Italia. <br /><br />Easily the competition's most high-fashion prize to date, both Ann and runner-up <b>Chelsey</b> wanted it badly. And for a while, it seemed like either could bring it home. <br /><br />Ann, who's wowed the judges all season with her photo shoots, didn't nail the CoverGirl challenge or look as confident as Chelsey out there on the runway. Chelsey seemed confident this would all work to her advantage, and she was suitably shocked when she didn't win. <br /><br />But that's usually the case with the fashion-obsessed contestant who loses out to the natural talent.<br /><br />So what...
- 12/2/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
It's on tomorrow night.
Cycle 15 of America's Next Top Model has come down to Ann and Chelsey, as the contestants will shoot their CoverGirl commercial and final print ad on tomorrow's season finale. They'll also be shocked to see their parents in Italy and be judged by Roberto Cavalli.
Get psyched for the showdown via the following preview and clip from the episode:
America's Next Top Model Season Finale Preview
America's Next Top Model Finale Clip...
Cycle 15 of America's Next Top Model has come down to Ann and Chelsey, as the contestants will shoot their CoverGirl commercial and final print ad on tomorrow's season finale. They'll also be shocked to see their parents in Italy and be judged by Roberto Cavalli.
Get psyched for the showdown via the following preview and clip from the episode:
America's Next Top Model Season Finale Preview
America's Next Top Model Finale Clip...
- 11/30/2010
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
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This Wednesday is the America's Next Top Model cycle 15 finale, in which we will finally see Tyra's final two, Ann and Chelsey, go head to pretty head in a final Covergirl photo shoot and Roberto Cavalli runway show.
Last week, after Kayla and Jane got the boot, I posed the season's final question to you all: Who should win, Ann or Chelsey? You all replied with compelling reasons for both girls to take home the victory, but the overall consensus, in the comments and the poll, was clear: This season's first-photo champion, Ann, is your overall favorite to win.
But who Will win? Well, if you don't already/want to know, here's my advice: Do not look through this photo album from the finale, which many observant readers have discovered reveals Wednesday's winner.
After the following clip from the episode, I discuss the unintentional spoiler. In other words: Spoiler Alert.
Last week, after Kayla and Jane got the boot, I posed the season's final question to you all: Who should win, Ann or Chelsey? You all replied with compelling reasons for both girls to take home the victory, but the overall consensus, in the comments and the poll, was clear: This season's first-photo champion, Ann, is your overall favorite to win.
But who Will win? Well, if you don't already/want to know, here's my advice: Do not look through this photo album from the finale, which many observant readers have discovered reveals Wednesday's winner.
After the following clip from the episode, I discuss the unintentional spoiler. In other words: Spoiler Alert.
- 11/29/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
It's that time of the year when a cycle of America's Next Top Model winds down and we all go back to figuring out what to do with our lives. As for the young women vying for the coveted top spot, well ... one of them wins. Some of the others go on to have flourishing modeling careers despite the loss, and some find another calling. Meanwhile, host/executive producer Tyra Banks maintains her youth for another year by feasting on the contestants' tears and broken dreams like a smizing Elizabeth Bathory.
Cycle 15 brought us not only a more serious tone with its "high fashion" — mindedness, but also Kayla Ferrel, a 19-year-old lesbian ex-Hooters waitress from Rockford, Illinois. During the course of the show, she revealed what can only be described in understated terms as a rough upbringing — poverty, abuse, and being bullied about her sexuality to the point where she...
Cycle 15 brought us not only a more serious tone with its "high fashion" — mindedness, but also Kayla Ferrel, a 19-year-old lesbian ex-Hooters waitress from Rockford, Illinois. During the course of the show, she revealed what can only be described in understated terms as a rough upbringing — poverty, abuse, and being bullied about her sexuality to the point where she...
- 11/22/2010
- by Stacie Ponder
- AfterEllen.com
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After 11 weeks (that's almost Three Months, you guys) of watching America's Next Top Model cycle 15, we've finally reached the finale! Well, almost.
Next week, the CW powers that be will air the non-anticipated Top Model clip show, probably because they know we will all be too busy flying in airplanes or sewing elastic into our pants on Thanksgiving Eve to watch or care. But that's Ok. You know why? Because it gives us a whole entire Week to discuss which of the two finalists should win. And if I know you guys, I know that you Love a good, heated, overly emotional, bias-filled comment section debate about the relative beauty and walking skills of two teenagers whom you've never personally met, and you want that debate to drag out as long as humanly possible.
So: Your wish has been granted. And that's what this thread is for. Pretend you are...
Next week, the CW powers that be will air the non-anticipated Top Model clip show, probably because they know we will all be too busy flying in airplanes or sewing elastic into our pants on Thanksgiving Eve to watch or care. But that's Ok. You know why? Because it gives us a whole entire Week to discuss which of the two finalists should win. And if I know you guys, I know that you Love a good, heated, overly emotional, bias-filled comment section debate about the relative beauty and walking skills of two teenagers whom you've never personally met, and you want that debate to drag out as long as humanly possible.
So: Your wish has been granted. And that's what this thread is for. Pretend you are...
- 11/19/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Four contestants, one beautiful location and one first-time director. Let's break down this installment of America's Next Top Model, shall we?
The Lesson
The girls meet an acting coach where they work on projecting their voices and emoting. They wail and flail to try to bring out their emotions. It’s pretty entertaining to watch, especially since it seems exceedingly unconvincing.
I actually did think Ann’s version of being scared was incredibly believable, and the highlight of the whole episode was when the acting coach referred to Ann as "Frankenstein." Apologies for ripping on Ann once again, but the poor girl continues to warble every week!
The Challenge
The remaining four girls are directed to present themselves to Franca Sozzani, the editor in chief of Vogue Italia. Franca, who is just as bony and intimidating as her American counterpart, scrutinizes each woman. It’s extremely awkward that Andre Leon Talley...
The Lesson
The girls meet an acting coach where they work on projecting their voices and emoting. They wail and flail to try to bring out their emotions. It’s pretty entertaining to watch, especially since it seems exceedingly unconvincing.
I actually did think Ann’s version of being scared was incredibly believable, and the highlight of the whole episode was when the acting coach referred to Ann as "Frankenstein." Apologies for ripping on Ann once again, but the poor girl continues to warble every week!
The Challenge
The remaining four girls are directed to present themselves to Franca Sozzani, the editor in chief of Vogue Italia. Franca, who is just as bony and intimidating as her American counterpart, scrutinizes each woman. It’s extremely awkward that Andre Leon Talley...
- 11/18/2010
- by mooncake421@gmail.com (Mooncake)
- TVfanatic
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Ann and Chelsey have booked a place in the 15th cycle finale of America's Next Top Model. The pair secured their chance to fight for the grand prize on Wednesday night's episode of The CW competition when Jane and Kayla were sent home in a double elimination following a "motion editorial" photoshoot directed by Tyra. Tyra said that Kayla was different, interesting and top photographers would create beautiful imagery with her but that she hadn't mastered her body or the angles of her face, while Jane had lacked personality until this week's motion editorial where she shone. This week's episode was all about personality and started with a visit from Andre who warned that personality was the key to being cast and that if they wanted to be successful models they had to learn to express the emotion that a designer wanted. Jane was determined to (more)...
- 11/18/2010
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Tyra Banks is adding to her business empire - she has stepped behind the camera to create a mini-movie. The former supermodel has branched out into business, creating a TV empire with her worldwide hit reality show "America's Next Top Model" and her own talk show, as well as being an accomplished photographer.
And she can now add director to her resume - on an upcoming episode of her model hunt, Banks will make and edit an "over-the-top Italian drama" to showcase the remaining beauties in the current season of the competition. Banks admits learning about moviemaking was a challenge.
She tells People.com, "A lot of designers and people in the fashion industry are feeling like the future of fashion is not just still photos, but they've been doing mini-movies where the models are acting things out."
"Photography has been my own personal hobby for the last eight years,...
And she can now add director to her resume - on an upcoming episode of her model hunt, Banks will make and edit an "over-the-top Italian drama" to showcase the remaining beauties in the current season of the competition. Banks admits learning about moviemaking was a challenge.
She tells People.com, "A lot of designers and people in the fashion industry are feeling like the future of fashion is not just still photos, but they've been doing mini-movies where the models are acting things out."
"Photography has been my own personal hobby for the last eight years,...
- 11/18/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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Cycle 15 of 'America's Next Top Model' (Wed., 8Pm Et on CW) has slowly whittled the 14 model wannabes down to four. But following the "motion editorial" challenge, Tyra Banks halved the competition by eliminating two contestants in one episode.
The judges have favored Ann throughout the cycle, so she was far from a surprise pick to remain in the competition. Banks called her name first and gave her some nondescript advice: "Whatever you're doing, continue to do that."
Kayla, Chelsey and Jane remained. Which one would make the finals? Check the clip.
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Cycle 15 of 'America's Next Top Model' (Wed., 8Pm Et on CW) has slowly whittled the 14 model wannabes down to four. But following the "motion editorial" challenge, Tyra Banks halved the competition by eliminating two contestants in one episode.
The judges have favored Ann throughout the cycle, so she was far from a surprise pick to remain in the competition. Banks called her name first and gave her some nondescript advice: "Whatever you're doing, continue to do that."
Kayla, Chelsey and Jane remained. Which one would make the finals? Check the clip.
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- 11/18/2010
- by Aimee Deeken
- Aol TV.
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We’re down to the final four, and Jane appears to have lost her personality in back the baggage claim at the Venice airport. That’s bad news, for, despite her lovely cube-shaped head, she isn’t all that memorable compared to the rest of the girls left on this 15thTK cycle of "America’s Next Top Model." [Recap of Wednesday's (Nov. 17) "America's Next Top Model" after the break...] “Going home is not an option,” confirms Kayla, who, really, will probably be in the final two. But will her rival be Chelsey (probably) or Ann (that would be nice for shy tree creature girls...
- 11/18/2010
- by Leslie Gornstein
- Hitfix
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Supermodel, producer, photographer, actress, Emmy-winning talk show host, reality-show judge, novelist and businesswoman - Tyra Banks seemingly can do it all. But on Wednesday's episode of America's Next Top Model, she's doing even more. Banks will step behind the camera to direct a two-minute film featuring the show's final four contestants - Ann, Chelsey, Jane and Kayla. "A lot of designers and people in the fashion industry are feeling like the future of fashion is not just still photos, but they've been doing mini movies where the models are acting things out," Banks, 36, explains. In past cycles of Top Model,...
- 11/17/2010
- by Thailan Pham
- PEOPLE.com
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Tonight on the penultimate episode of America's Next Top Model cycle 15, the final four girls will battle it out in a "motion editorial" to land a spot in Tyra's final two.
Watch Tyra introduce this week's photo shoot, in which she'll make her "directorial debut."
The competition's getting serious, which means the fans are about to split. Which girl do You most want to see make it to the finale, and be crowned America's Next Top Model?
Are you all about Ann? Jazzed about Jane? Crazy for Kayla? Cheering for Chelsey? Time to pledge your model allegiance and Vote:...
Watch Tyra introduce this week's photo shoot, in which she'll make her "directorial debut."
The competition's getting serious, which means the fans are about to split. Which girl do You most want to see make it to the finale, and be crowned America's Next Top Model?
Are you all about Ann? Jazzed about Jane? Crazy for Kayla? Cheering for Chelsey? Time to pledge your model allegiance and Vote:...
- 11/17/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
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Tyra Banks is the world's premiere renaissance woman. (If you don't believe me, just ask her.) Her resume is so long that she prints it on sky banners and reading it constitutes a full cardio workout.
The Wednesday on the second-to-last episode of America's Next Top Model, Tyra will add another item to her expanding resume: Motion editorial director.
What is a "motion editorial"? Watch the videos below to see Tyra explain the concept to her final four contestants, Kayla, Ann, Jane and Chelsey. The two girls who don't move well enough for their Tyra-nnical director will get the boot for the season finale--which, by the way, airs December 1. Next week is the cycle 15 blooper reel show.
The Wednesday on the second-to-last episode of America's Next Top Model, Tyra will add another item to her expanding resume: Motion editorial director.
What is a "motion editorial"? Watch the videos below to see Tyra explain the concept to her final four contestants, Kayla, Ann, Jane and Chelsey. The two girls who don't move well enough for their Tyra-nnical director will get the boot for the season finale--which, by the way, airs December 1. Next week is the cycle 15 blooper reel show.
- 11/15/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
In the penultimate episode of the season, the girls were treated to the obligatory go-see challenge, which always leads to late contestants and angry agencies. You’d think after 14 cycles, the ladies would know not to be on time, but that certainly wasn’t the case this time around.
Since America's Next Top Model is more “serious” in Cycle 15, Tyra’s also been a lot more involved with the girls and the photoshoots. And I’m happy to see that she’s toned down the theatrics and general obnoxiousness. Tyra actually dispensed genuine, helpful advice this week, a refreshing change from her typical campiness.
The Challenge:
The go-see challenge is one of the most drama filled of the season, with girls trying to see as many designers as possible, but getting lost (and late) in the process. Although Cycle 15 has been less melodramatic (it’s because it’s serious, y’all!
Since America's Next Top Model is more “serious” in Cycle 15, Tyra’s also been a lot more involved with the girls and the photoshoots. And I’m happy to see that she’s toned down the theatrics and general obnoxiousness. Tyra actually dispensed genuine, helpful advice this week, a refreshing change from her typical campiness.
The Challenge:
The go-see challenge is one of the most drama filled of the season, with girls trying to see as many designers as possible, but getting lost (and late) in the process. Although Cycle 15 has been less melodramatic (it’s because it’s serious, y’all!
- 11/11/2010
- by mooncake421@gmail.com (Mooncake)
- TVfanatic
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We’re down to five contestants for this high-fashion cycle of "Antm," and the competition is getting heated! Poor Chris; she has the best personality of the remaining contestants, and she’s clearly the weakest of the bunch right now, next to maybe what’s-her-name. That girl. What’s that girl’s name? Jane. The other remaining contestants are just real excited to be in Milan, except for Ann, who just has to be too tall for all the medieval-era buildings. [Full recap of Wednesday's (Nov. 10) "Top Model" after the break...] Anyway. Tyra sits the girls down with their portfolios to tell then what not...
- 11/11/2010
- by Leslie Gornstein
- Hitfix
Once "America's Next Top Model" hits their international destination, the competition can come down to who's not progressing enough. In Liz Williams' case, it seemed her M.O. for making excuses finally got her booted. But, according to the mom from Arlington, Texas, that was all in the editing.
"That was a misprint right there, because all the girls did their share of complaining for sure," she tells Zap2it. But it's the way it's edited... They just show our frustrating moments or when we're under pressure, so that's kind of sad. But I know I have lots of years ahead of me to show people I am a different person."
We gave Liz 5 questions to plead her case:
1.) Do you think that being called a complainer on the show is something you will have to live down for a while?No, because everyone that knows me knows I'm...
"That was a misprint right there, because all the girls did their share of complaining for sure," she tells Zap2it. But it's the way it's edited... They just show our frustrating moments or when we're under pressure, so that's kind of sad. But I know I have lots of years ahead of me to show people I am a different person."
We gave Liz 5 questions to plead her case:
1.) Do you think that being called a complainer on the show is something you will have to live down for a while?No, because everyone that knows me knows I'm...
- 11/10/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
This week's marked the show's third trip to Italy (Cycle 2 went to Milan; Cycle 10 went to Rome), as the remaining six girls went to Venice, leaving behind their house in Venice Beach, California (wonder if that was on purpose?).
The contestant get a chance to take in some sights and eat lunch at quaint café, while lodging in a gorgeous boutique hotel with a stunning view of the canals, before they are sent to their next photo shoot.
Jay Manuel arrives in a gondola to explain the layout of their shoot, with the picturesque Rialto Bridge as their backdrop. The girls are to participate in a period editorial with a Casanova theme, vying for Casanova’s attention while lounging on a gondola.
This cycle definitely has been utilizing male models for most of its shoots, and Mario D’Amico is totally Italian and gorgeous. The girls’ costumes are a slightly modern,...
The contestant get a chance to take in some sights and eat lunch at quaint café, while lodging in a gorgeous boutique hotel with a stunning view of the canals, before they are sent to their next photo shoot.
Jay Manuel arrives in a gondola to explain the layout of their shoot, with the picturesque Rialto Bridge as their backdrop. The girls are to participate in a period editorial with a Casanova theme, vying for Casanova’s attention while lounging on a gondola.
This cycle definitely has been utilizing male models for most of its shoots, and Mario D’Amico is totally Italian and gorgeous. The girls’ costumes are a slightly modern,...
- 11/4/2010
- by mooncake421@gmail.com (Mooncake)
- TVfanatic
As the weeks go by on "America's Next Top Model," the contestants' faults are smizing harder than they are. On Wednesday's (Nov. 3) episode, Liz and her constant whining were the first to be sent home from Italy.
We're pretty sure that not only was the panel turned off by her hoochie stance on that gondola in the photo shoot, but also when she cut them off to tell them it was hard to balance standing there. It's your job to make it look effortless, Andre Leon Talley's "oh, no she didn't" look seemed to say.
Liz wasn't alone with her issues. All the other girls are carrying their own, as well.
Sure, they're human and everyone has problems, but not everyone is on national TV trying to be a top model. And these are things that could potentially send them home.
Chris: She thinks she knows everything and let's face it,...
We're pretty sure that not only was the panel turned off by her hoochie stance on that gondola in the photo shoot, but also when she cut them off to tell them it was hard to balance standing there. It's your job to make it look effortless, Andre Leon Talley's "oh, no she didn't" look seemed to say.
Liz wasn't alone with her issues. All the other girls are carrying their own, as well.
Sure, they're human and everyone has problems, but not everyone is on national TV trying to be a top model. And these are things that could potentially send them home.
Chris: She thinks she knows everything and let's face it,...
- 11/4/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"America's Next Top Model" tested the model hopefuls for personality on Wednesday night's episode and Tyra Banks declared that Esther was found wanting. She said that Esther was a beautiful, curvy model, but she wasn't right for commercials. Now "The Insider" talks to the 18-year-old from Boston, Ma, who was also criticized for having large breasts, and she revealed what a professional model said to her about having a reduction. "The Insider": How hard was it to get this far and then to be sent home because Tyra said the judges felt you didn't show your personality enough? Esther: It is hard, but it is hard for every girl who goes home. I went in thinking I would be one of the first two to go. I went in thinking, "It is really cool that I made it this far. I am really proud of myself. But let’s be real.
- 10/28/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
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Esther has become the latest girl to be eliminated on America's Next Top Model. The 18-year-old from Boston, Massachusetts was sent home from The CW competition on Wednesday night after the judges failed to see a spark in her Zac Posen runway show challenge and a later rollerskating commercial. Tyra said she was "proud" of Esther's achievements on the show and said she set an "amazing example" for young girls with her curves, suggesting that she should go home and work on the feedback she was given by the judges. The episode opened as the girls recounted the previous elimination. Liz said that she felt great to have broken Ann's top photo streak, while Ann admitted that it was a "disappointment" that she didn't get it, although added that she wasn't afraid of going home but knew everybody else had been improving. Meanwhile, (more)...
- 10/28/2010
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
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The following clip makes us wonder if the application for 'America's Next Top Model' (Wed., 8Pm Et on CW) asks which sport/activity you most suck at, and then the producers create a challenge around your answer. Ann -- who recently set a four-consecutive-wins record, can not roller skate.
And yet the commercial challenge requires her to talk about a product while skating. "I'm just worried that I'm going to crash ... They're a lot of people around that are gonna laugh," says Ann. With camera rolling, she nervously delivers an ironic line: "Looking great on the outside starts with feeling good on the inside," then stands up for the moment of truth. "That's why I drink--" and the poor girl plummets to the concrete.
Take after take, she fails to stay upright, and the knee and shoulder pads don't help her confidence. It's an...
The following clip makes us wonder if the application for 'America's Next Top Model' (Wed., 8Pm Et on CW) asks which sport/activity you most suck at, and then the producers create a challenge around your answer. Ann -- who recently set a four-consecutive-wins record, can not roller skate.
And yet the commercial challenge requires her to talk about a product while skating. "I'm just worried that I'm going to crash ... They're a lot of people around that are gonna laugh," says Ann. With camera rolling, she nervously delivers an ironic line: "Looking great on the outside starts with feeling good on the inside," then stands up for the moment of truth. "That's why I drink--" and the poor girl plummets to the concrete.
Take after take, she fails to stay upright, and the knee and shoulder pads don't help her confidence. It's an...
- 10/28/2010
- by Aimee Deeken
- Aol TV.
The top models were separated from the pack on Wednesday's Oct. 27 episode of "America's Next Top Model," in which Tyra Banks put the girls on skates and we watched some of them fall right into the bottom of the heap.
It's really anyone's contest at this point. Ann, with her 5-photo challenge-winning streak broken, has continued to falter as speaking and moving are starting to take over the competition. She looked like a newly born deer walking on wobbly legs in the Zac Posen runway show.
Then when Ann had to strap on roller skates for a commercial challenge, her fear got the better of her and she skated right into this week's bottom two with Esther. Ouch, that fall must have hurt! We weren't referring to her actual fall, though that looked painful too.
Chris, who has no problem in the confidence department, took the top spot this week.
It's really anyone's contest at this point. Ann, with her 5-photo challenge-winning streak broken, has continued to falter as speaking and moving are starting to take over the competition. She looked like a newly born deer walking on wobbly legs in the Zac Posen runway show.
Then when Ann had to strap on roller skates for a commercial challenge, her fear got the better of her and she skated right into this week's bottom two with Esther. Ouch, that fall must have hurt! We weren't referring to her actual fall, though that looked painful too.
Chris, who has no problem in the confidence department, took the top spot this week.
- 10/28/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Yes, we said it: Alabama's Kendal Brown got shafted in the last photo challenge of "America's Next Top Model." While all the other girls had designers with distinct character traits, Kendal got stuck with nice, classy, but dare we say, boring Vera Wang.
Not only that, but in the earlier Grammy challenge, Mr. Jay Manuel accused her of sabotaging her teammate, Chris, with what he thought was a dress more appropriate for the streets than the Grammys. Um, Mr. Jay, you have met Chris, right?
We gave Kendal 6 chances to clear her name:
1.) You weren't quite on our radar to go, but it seemed you felt it coming. Why?At the photo shoot that I got eliminated from, I sort of knew. Mr. Jay was giving me a lot of bad feedback on a majority of my photo shoot. So, I thought I sort of knew I was going to go home,...
Not only that, but in the earlier Grammy challenge, Mr. Jay Manuel accused her of sabotaging her teammate, Chris, with what he thought was a dress more appropriate for the streets than the Grammys. Um, Mr. Jay, you have met Chris, right?
We gave Kendal 6 chances to clear her name:
1.) You weren't quite on our radar to go, but it seemed you felt it coming. Why?At the photo shoot that I got eliminated from, I sort of knew. Mr. Jay was giving me a lot of bad feedback on a majority of my photo shoot. So, I thought I sort of knew I was going to go home,...
- 10/27/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"America's Next Top Model"'s self-proclaimed country girl Kendal may have been born a model, but according to Tyra Banks she wasn't "modeling." And Jay Manuel called the 23-year-old from Alabama "flat and boring." Now "The Insider" talks to the ousted model hopeful about how she dealt with the harsh words and what is next. "The Insider": It seemed as if you had a feeling you might be going home because at one point you said you needed to step up your game. Were you worried about that? Kendal: I was. I would talk to the other girls and they were, "What did Miss J say to you?" They were like, "He said I did good." But every time I came on the set his critique would be horrible. I was, "I need to step up my game," because every time I came on a photo shoot he was harsh.
- 10/21/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
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Kendal Brown has become the seventh girl to exit America's Next Top Model. The 23-year-old from Alabama was sent home on Wednesday night's episode of The CW competition after the panel thought she failed to spark in a photoshoot which saw the models dressing as iconic designers, with Tyra explaining that although she was a beautiful girl, the panel thought she needed more practice. The episode opened with the girls reflecting on the previous panel. Liz privately thought that although Ann had secured best photo for the fifth week in a row she might not have the personality necessary to succeed and thought she could do better. Kayla was also feeling motivated to do better this week after landing in the bottom two. The next morning the models headed to the Grammy Museum where they learned from Recording Academy president and CEO Neil Portnow that one of them would be...
- 10/21/2010
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
After five straight wins, the super-skinny, super tall force that is Ann was dethroned in Wednesday's Oct. 21 "America's Next Top Model."
There was quite a shift in power in this episode. Not only did Ann get dethroned, but also Kendal was eliminated. While she seemed to know she was on the chopping block after last week's showing, we're still a little surprised they let her go. After all, she really wasn't on our radar until the last episode. Of course, we've seen models before that were doing fine and then had that one stumble that they never quite recovered from.
And was this not the perfect challenge for Liz? She finally got to flaunt what Tyra Banks calls her "skill for androgyny." We think she finally got a shoot that fit her tranny good looks. Either way, she took one look at that Fabio-esque picture of John Galliano and...
There was quite a shift in power in this episode. Not only did Ann get dethroned, but also Kendal was eliminated. While she seemed to know she was on the chopping block after last week's showing, we're still a little surprised they let her go. After all, she really wasn't on our radar until the last episode. Of course, we've seen models before that were doing fine and then had that one stumble that they never quite recovered from.
And was this not the perfect challenge for Liz? She finally got to flaunt what Tyra Banks calls her "skill for androgyny." We think she finally got a shoot that fit her tranny good looks. Either way, she took one look at that Fabio-esque picture of John Galliano and...
- 10/21/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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Tonight on America's Next Top Model episode 15.7: The girls compete for the illustrious title of "Grammy Girl," and then portray eight iconic fashion designers in their photo shoot. Plus: Ann's winning streak is finally threatened.
Who will be onstage handing out an award at this year's Grammys? Who looked totally silly as a man? Who finally gave Ann a run for her money at panel? Read on for that and more, dear reader.
But First: Please look at this Halloween-inspired slideshow of 50 More Scary Tyra Faces. As in, Part II. Now we have an even hundred! (Documented. Lord only knows how many scary Tyra faces have gone undocumented. The mind boggles.)...
Who will be onstage handing out an award at this year's Grammys? Who looked totally silly as a man? Who finally gave Ann a run for her money at panel? Read on for that and more, dear reader.
But First: Please look at this Halloween-inspired slideshow of 50 More Scary Tyra Faces. As in, Part II. Now we have an even hundred! (Documented. Lord only knows how many scary Tyra faces have gone undocumented. The mind boggles.)...
- 10/20/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
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