ANTM cycle 21 episode 6: "Notorious W.I.G."

Previously on America’s Next Top Model, the models filmed a seductive commercial for the fragrance SpyderByte. Romeo bit off more than he could chew when he physically confronted Adam. Now that Romeo’s script has been erased, the remaining models walked in a stilted fashion show. Even though Ben got a leg-up when he won the challenge, the catwalk proved to be Lenox’s Achilles heel. Romeo’s exit spelled out a new chance for Lenox; who was allowed to stay for one more week. Now, only eleven models remain.Who will be eliminated tonight?

When the models arrive at their home, they see Will’s commercial projected on the walls. “Just because you’ve been at the bottom, it doesn’t mean you can’t be on top.” Will states, reciting my description on Grindr.

He decides to bring Raelia to the Tyra Suite. Will! You don’t live in Texas anymore. You don’t have to pretend to take girls to your room anymore…

Nevertheless, he leaves Matthew with the other models. Mirjana deems her room the real prize: the Love Suite. Why have beards when you can have beard weaves instead? Anyway, Mirjana decides that the two duos in the house should merge their beds to create this lovers den. While Kari and Keith wait until the lights turn off; Mirjana immediately enjoys her time with Denzel. As she gets her ass slapped, she considers telling her boyfriend back home. I guess the old saying is true:

 

Once You Go Smack…

On the other side of the house, Lenox beats herself up. She is frustrated that she gave up last week; and is determined to make the most of her five frames punishment. Ben also joins the pity party: scared that he’s been coasting in the competition so far. 

The models are eventually lulled to sleep with the calming beats of Mirjana’s ass drum. They leave on this good note to the next photoshoot:

Yu Tsai introduces the models to the large wigs that they’ll be shooting with. Everyone (except for Lenox) will have thirty attempts to whip their hair in a slow-motion shoot. They won’t ever be as fashion-forward as this:

So the bar is set pretty high. Yu Tsai reiterates that “modelling is about illusions.” Or in Tyra Banks’ case, delusions, but you know: potato potatoe.

Anyway, Keith struggles during his takes. Since he doesn’t normally have hair, it whips across his face and leaves him confused as to which positions are working. Likewise, Ben got caught in a hairy situation when the extensions take over his shots.

But nobody is in more of a predicament than Lenox. She only has five frames to perfect her shot. Her first two attempts at the hair whip end in her face getting swept up in the weave. Feeling defeated, Lenox takes some time away from set to collect herself.

Yu Tsai helps Lenox get composed. “Tears are not a sign of weakness,” he promises. Believing this is a legitimate modelling competition however…

With his kind words in mind, Lenox was able to recover and make the most of out her last three frames. Likewise, Will performs greatly during his shoot. Somehow, Will’s rocker look makes him even more attractive. 

Between A Rock and A Hard Place

I’m not the only one being seduced by the big wigs. Mirjana is very impressed with Denzel; I guess she likes the matching carpet-drape combo! When she eventually mows herself out of the supersized beard weave, she admits that she will write a letter to her boyfriend explaining the situation. 

Why is Mirjana using pen and paper to break up with her man? Who is she, Taylor Swift? Nevertheless, she takes to snail mail to report to her boyfriend that it’s over. Couldn’t she at least have sent him a breakup sticker on the Line App™? MIRJANA IS LOYAL TO NOTHING!

After the shoot, the models are greeted with last cycle’s Nina Burns in their house. Her eyes are as expansive as Mirjana’s sexual history; so I’m sure they’ll become quick pals!

Anyway, she introduces the special judge for this week’s challenge. Here to promote his NCredibles headphone line, it’s Nick Cannon! “It has high quality music and can stick to other headphones,” Nick declares. He can barely stick it to his wife, so I don’t expect his headphones to either…

Nick decides to group the models to create a “fun” panoramic advertisement. (New drinking game: take a shot everytime Nick mutters that ‘f’ word. It must run in the family…) 

Lenox, Matthew, and Kari take a simple approach to their advertisement. Since they had the most solid concept, they are given the win.

Inspired by meeting Nick Cannon, Ben decides to collaborate with Adam to write a song/rap for the judges this week. Ben starts spitting some garbled rhymes. Fortunately for him, that’s enough to earn you an MTV award, so congratulations Ben! For those at home, see if you can spot the difference between his pre- and post-makeover photos.

While Ben gets someone else to write his bars for him, Keith is upset at his mediocre performance both at the photoshoot and challenge. “As a professional football player, I’m not used to losing,” he grieves. He’s not really used to winningeither, but let’s not get burdened with the little details…

Panel

Before the official scoring of photos, Adam and Ben decide to serenade the panel of judges with their hit single, “Top Model Story.” Luckily, we have insight on these poetic lyrics. Hit it, boys!

“Mace base, race case,” (Ben has just learned about rhyme.) 

“Do you even pose?” (the phrase used when two bros want to appear masculine while flicking their weaves during a photoshoot.)

“My grandmama, I raised, cuz I ain't wearing no clothes.” (bless her little country heart. Grandma Wanda Sue just had a stroke...)

“Dolphin sex, adonis diapers.” (If it’s anything like Adam’s regular encounters, that dolphin must be pretty disappointed.)

“Kelly Cutrone, please no more 6s.” (NO! 6/6/6 is Kelly Cutrone’s favorite scoring system. Now that Romeo’s gone, someone has to fill in that pagan niche.)

“Throw your boy a bone.” (Is the one in your pants not enough, Adam? I’m sure Keith has enough for the two of you!)

“Thought Lenox was gone, she’s quite as a mouse.” (But is she as sexy as one? Duh.)

“But forget that noise, we’re all still in the house.”(Don’t worry. I’m already trying.)

Now that Tyra’s Shake Ya Body is finally not the worst Top Model song ever, she proceeds to judging with a smile.


Kelly thinks that this is the first time Adam looks like a model. Tyra likes the "versatility" and he recieves straight 8s from the three.


Miss Jay calls Ben's whip "painful". He gets two 6s and a 5.



Tyra thinks that Kari's motion is cool and grants her a 9. Miss Jay gives her a 7 and Kelly, unimpressed with the energy, hands her a 6.


Kelly thinks Matthew's face is "beautiful" but he's not whipping. He gets a 6 from Tyra and two 8s.



Miss Jay calls Keith a "one-trick pony" and, along with Kelly, gives him a 7. Tyra, however, thinks he's editorial and awards him a 9.



The judges agree that Mirjana is "fierce" and smizing. She gets all 9s from the judges.


Tyra compares Denzel to Fabio and gives him a 9. The others don't like his "lack of control" and he gets an 8 and 7.



Shei is an "intense" warrior in this shot. She gets straight eights from the trio.



Even though Raelia has a dead face, her motion shot is mesmerizing. She gets two 9s and a 8.



Will has great angles but, due to his hunching, gets a grabbag of 7, 8, and 9.



Inpressed that Lenox accomplished this shot in only five frames, Tyra lauds her with a 10. She gets a supporting 8 and 9 from the others.

"Now the judges and I will add up these scores and see who will still be in the running toward becoming America's Next Top Model."

"The model with the best score is..."

LENOX (44.7)
MIRJANA (43.2)
RAELIA (40.7)
SHEI (39.0)
WILL (38.8)
ADAM (38.5)
MATTHEW (38.3)
DENZEL (38.2)
KARI (37.5)

"Ben and Keith, you two have the lowest scores. With a score of 36.9 to 30.6, the model that will remain in this competition is..."

KEITH
Before he leaves, Tyra sings Ben's praises and encourages him to work hard for the comeback.

Next week, the models shoot in a cold inhospitable place (Tyra's womb?) Back at the house, some of the guys critize Will's sexuality. "That's an incredibly ignorant thing to say," Adam states. So, until next week when the pot calls the kettle black!