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Cycle ten of America’s Next Top Model brought us an episode last night that has me loving Anya and loathing Whitney. Curious as to why?

So, we started out with fourteen girls, and now we have seven. I’ve never been so great at math, but I think that’s half down! So, it was time for the model’s to reflect. How did they feel?

Whitney voiced what I think a lot of fans are still thinking - they’re surprised Claire was eliminated. Lauren, our resident model underdog, said that she felt she really could be a model now. (This claim seems dubious when you watch her in action, though. She needs so much work in social situations, with her walk, etc…) Stacy-Ann said the competition now was FIERCE. That’s the lingo for any Top Model wannabe who has been schooled by Tyra Banks. Tyra has said that word more times on this show than anyone should say it in their entire life. Get.A.Thesaurus.

There was a whole drama with Fatima not having travel documents to leave the USA. She explained this to her fellow contestants. I don’t know what it is - but Fatima has mellowed and I like her now. Weird? Weird. Anya was supportive and nice, and Whitney looked pleased as a peach. I don’t know where that expression comes from, or how a peach can be pleased - but, whatever. She was damn happy.

Whitney has been giving more and more attitude and it’s not cool. I will go so far as to call it hellishly annoying. She has something negative to say about everyone, and whines about her plight as a plus-sized model. I’m not saying it’s easy for her or a girl in the modeling industry who isn’t a size two, but this record on repeat needs to get some sort of new perspective, or something. I think I lost my metaphor… But you know what I mean? Maybe it wouldn’t even bug me if she was a nice person who could exhibit more than bitterness towards everyone. Continued

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Cycle ten of America’s Next Top Model brought us the inevitable and entertaining makeover episode last night.

The girls were taken to Wal*Mart and had a Cover Girl makeover challenge of applying their own make-up. Though there was the trouble of having to apply make-up using one mirror, the models (in training) were specifically told the three products they should focus on.

This means they were told exactly what the judges were looking for. This should have made it easier for the models, and the show (probably) wouldn’t have done this if they were not supposed to endorse three specific new Cover Girl products.

I was stunned at the results of this make-up challenge. If you want to be a model, one could easily assume that you’ve played with make-up on your own before. (Aside from Lauren, she is excused.) While a mirror is beneficial for application of products, if you’re in a competition you do your best. They had to apply foundation, and if you dab it on lightly and and blend it in with your fingers (the warmth of your fingertips helps it blend) you’ll only need a few seconds in the mirror to check if it’s okay. They also had to apply lip gloss, which can be easily applied by dabbing it on with your fingers to get a nice and easy shine - and since it’s gloss it’s much easier than lipstick. Mascara is the most difficult thing they had to apply, but I’m pretty certain I can apply this without a mirror if I have to.

The girls who did well were Whitney and Claire. Allison did okay, although she seemed to have gobbed on the lip gloss and the mascara. Fatima did badly. The girl who won the challenge was Claire who had a perfect glossy pout, and flushed cheeks.

After the make-up challenge Dominique and Claire vocalized that they ‘wanted it more’ because they were Mom’s. Amis agreed with them. Somehow I doubt she’ll feel too bad if she beats them.

Since I’m about to talk about Barbie, I want to mention that I kinda love this bumper sticker.

In an odd comedic moment, Allison (reminding me of Sarah Silverman even more) had Barbie Dolls and used them to act out a scene of one calling the other’s backside fat. I want to know where the frak she GOT Barbie Dolls from? Did she bring them? Whoa. Anyway, it turned out that Fatima Continued

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Ken Mok is a name you might recognize flashing on the screen when America’s Next Top Model is on. He is also going to be the executive producer of a (still untitled) show for this summer, that is also with Tyra Banks. IMDB lists this project as in pre-production. It will begin shooting in April, and will air on the CW network.

This show will be a competition for fashionistas in training who are vying to become an assistant editor at a (still unknown - but my guess is Allure or Elle) fashion magazine. I have a feeling it’s going to be too fun to not watch, at least once!

Not every girl wants to wear a yellow shower curtain and balance on high heels in the rain while smiling with her eyes. Some of them want to do all of that and then some!

“It is a competition show about aspiring assistants looking to become assistant editors at a fashion magazine. At the same time they’re trying to prove themselves as aspiring fashionistas, that they have a sense of style and savvyness, all the things to make it in the fashion world.”

- Ken Mok

The show is described as a mesh of The Devil Wears Prada and The Assistant (I’ve never heard of this). In each episode, there will be one team challenge, and one solo challenge. Considering there are no Continued

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Honestly, could it get any worse for Jessica Sierra, a one-time American Idol finalist? Are any of us really surprised there’s a sex tape floating around out there?

Jessica Sierra, a finalist in season four of American Idol is currently in drug rehab after numerous assorted problems with both sides of the law. She had stalker problems after her time on the show, then ended up hurling a glass at a man in a bar, witch earned her a felony assault with a deadly weapon charge. While being booked, Jessica was found to have cocaine on her person, leading to a charge of bringing contraband into a correctional facility. This somehow got her in contact with Dr. Drew Pinsky, and he tapped her to appear on his new reality series Celebrity Rehab.

After her time on the show, but before it aired, Jessica was asked to leave a bar back in her native Florida, and when she refused, the police were called. She was asked by the police to leave, and did, but fought with a friend across the street. She smelled of alcohol and became combative with police, who then charged her with intoxication and resisting arrest. She was denied bond, with a judge admonishing her, telling her the bar scene isn’t working out for her, so he suggested she find another form of entertainment. Eventually, Jessica was sentenced to one year in a treatment facility, but was granted a 45 day travel permit to get treatment in Pasadena. She was also ordered to refrain from using her treatment to aid her celebrity, and to stay one hundred yards away from cameras and microphones. She won’t be lonely for that entire year in rehab, though, as she’s also pregnant by a rap artist. Continued

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You may be asking yourself why there is there such excitement for cycle ten of America’s Next Top Model when the last cycle ended so recently. Are we that impatient? No. Let me suggest the reason is because last season was severely lacking in quality, and most of the people I’ve heard from were not fans of the winner. But do the ANTM fans give up? No. We pray for a better season, and that Tyra will have good hair.

And if she doesn’t, at least we’ll have fun mocking it.

Cycle ten starts on February 20th at 8 p.m. EST.  It’s almost a month away, but I’ve already procured some information, if you don’t want to wait until then. I have no major spoilers. Of course, I do know who wins.

Okay, kidding about that.

Of the fourteen finalists: five of them have names that begin with A, only four have a ‘teen’ at the end of their age, and four are from New York. Speaking of New York, the show will be set back in NYC, as it was for the first four seasons. The other seasons mainly took place in that dear ol’ city of angels, Los Angeles. NYC is more of a hub of fashion, so this is a smart move. Even though I can’t imagine the taxes for the ANTM luxury apartment are exactly cheaper.

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