ANTM c20 episode 3: "Marry On My Wayward Son"

With the twentieth cycle in full gear, Tyra and Co. have skillfully compiled a list of sixteen men and women who will fight for the title of America’s Next Top Model. She displays the finalists and gives us images that are just plain

̶P̶h̶i̶l̶ Phallic

Picking up from last time, Tyra announces that the models will be walking in a Guess runway show. They will be hoisted on this vertical catwalk with suspenders and walk for the CEO of Guess and Jessica Hart, one of Guess’ most famous clientele.

Rob tempts them with the key to the Tyra Suite. In addition to a secluded bedroom for the week, the winner of this challenge will also get to raid the Guess closet and keep an outfit.

Even amongst the models who claim fear of heights, Don was the most shaken. He has some repressed memories of assault and being in a situation with a lack of control reverts him to this post-traumatic stress disorder.

Within the first few moments of the show, lightning strikes and rain starts to pour down. Apparently, Zeus prefers Hollister. Nevertheless, the models pounce down the catwalk and make good use of this precipitation.

It’s Raining Men

The women are not as elegant on the runway. Nina overcomes her initial slip on the catwalk and gets to the end unscathed. Chris H. was so overcome with fear that he ended up looking like a zombie on the runway. Still, Chris’ catwalking dead look was met with praise by Rob and Jessica.

With Chlea, the howling banshee, next to him, Don managed not to pummel on the runway. In fact, Don joins Renee, Cory, Marvin, as the standouts of this challenge (and by standouts, I mean the few who were actually able to stand…)

At the conclusion, Jessica and Rob congratulate the models for surviving the catwalk. Rob chastises Bianca and Mike for being stiff in their walks and reveals their scores of 5. On the flipside, he lauds Marvin for having strength in his walk, but Jessica felt that the model with the most elegance in their walk is…

RENEE! She picks Kanani to share in her Suite spoils. While the girls splurge in the Guess closet, Marvin decides to flirt with some of the girls. To help with his thirst, I have decided to develop an ANTM drinking game just for Marv:

♦ Take a shot everytime Marvin flirts. Bonus shot for every ‘ewww’
♦ Take a shot for every “I was married at 18 and divorced at 18.”

Now that our blood-alcohol levels are skyrocketing, Marvin proudly announces that he doesn’t want to waste his expiring condom. In this economy, I can’t really blame him…

Like Superman or a Rachael Ray home dinner, Marvin boasts that he “finishes in five minutes.” That’s right; this sweater-wearing kid from the Bronx is a) faster than a speeding bullet and b) responsible for massive kidney failure.

Gin & Tunic

The models gather round with beer mugs in hand to read their first…

TYRA MALE “To make it on top is a lifelong commitment. Luv Tyra.”

Wanted: Wed or Alive

Tyra joins Johnny Wujek, my groom-to-be, to announce that the models will be portraying different types of marriage. Shockingly, ‘green card’ and ‘72-day’ are not included in this list. Nevertheless, he broadcasts our honeymoon plans to the models via his hat.

While we have romps in Rome, the models begin drafting their pre-nups. Due to ̶b̶u̶d̶g̶e̶t̶ ̶c̶u̶t̶s̶ her excitement for this shoot, Tyra will be helping in the hair and make-up department. In addition, she announces that the models will have Flixels each week; images with moving components.

Trigger Warning: Recovering alcoholics do not read beyond this point.

Jeremy and Jourdan pose for a nudist wedding. Jeremy is nervous because his virgin eyes aren’t ready for this shoot. However, it is Jourdan who is truly concerned; having been “married at 18 and divorced at 18”. She feels that this shoot is bringing back some repressed memories of her failed union, and Johnny complains that it shows on film.

Backstage, Starvin’ Marvin goes on the hunt. He flirts with Bianca, prepping for their Big Love shoot. When Mike tells him to back off, he goes lurking for other girls to “practice his poses” with.

Despite initially having difficulty with the chemistry on set, Cory manages to fake affection for Chlea during the shoot. Taking a role from many a Catholic, Cory suppresses his homosexuality and falsely commits to the loveless marriage.

Lying the Knot

Chris S. however, has a harder time straight-acting. His biracial hip-hop wedding with Renee proves difficult, as he cannot convey the hardness required for this shoot. Renee struggles with the opposite, being too “tough” for the innocent role.

Phil gets to portray objectophilia in a solo shoot (I swear these puns just write themselves!) Phil gets into character and makes sweet love to the remote; comparing its gentle caress to a real woman (except the remote has a mute button…) 

Alexandra and Mike conduct a shotgun wedding. While Mike is chastised for being stiff and uninterested, Alexandra hits various poses despite her limited setting. Kanani and Jiana are applauded for dedication during their same-sex shoot. In the polygamous marriage photos, Marvin was the star; with the ladies being mere XXcessories.

Despite being a little hesitant in the beginning, Chris H. and Don embrace the idea of portraying a same-sex marriage. With the cockblocking elder Cory in the background, Chris H. & Don have everything they need for a great wedding. Something old, something new, something borrowed…

Something Blue Balls

After the photoshoot is completed, the models receive a…

SKULL MAIL. “Tomorrow you will meet with the judges. NO ONE is safe.”

With the ever-foreboding elimination on his mind, Mike decides to let loose and drink. A lot. With Marvin on the prowl and Jourdan chirping “married at 18 divorced at 18” every hour like a broken clock, we might be joining him.

Panel


"You all know our judges. First, we have PR maven, Kelly Cutrone. Next, we have sexy British male model, Rob Evans. We also have our social media correspondent, Bryanboy."

“You know our prizes. The winner of America’s Next Top Model will receive a fashion feature in Nylon Magazine, be offered a contract with Next Models, and receive a $100,000 campaign with Guess.”




Alex: Tyra calls it a "high fashion twist" on pregnancy and gives it an 8. Kelly and Rob agree, and hand out 7's.

Mike: Rob fails to see the connection between Mike and anything in the shoot, giving him a 6. Like the fans, Kelly feels like Mike is a prop, and alongside Tyra, gives him a 7.



Chris S: Kelly calls him a lesbian in this shoot, largely underestimating Ellen DeGeneres' fashion appeal. She gives it a 6 alongside Tyra, while Rob deems it a 5.

Renee: Tyra doesn't approve of the hoochie tooching and hands her a 6. Kelly gives a lowly 5 while Rob sees some potential in it, granting her a 7.



Kanani: Kelly feels a disconnection between her and the rest of the ensemble, giving her a 5. Rob and Tyra disagree, deeming her a 7.

Jiana: Rob loves the cheekbones and awards a 9. Tyra calls her "editorial" and gives an 8. Kelly thinks that she's sexy and allows her to have a 7.



Cory: Tyra likes the smize and gifts him an 8. Kelly and Rob thinks that he's not masculine enough and dole out a 7 and 6.

Chlea: Tyra and Rob give a 7 and 8 but Kelly feels that Chlea's rudeness and busted picture deserve a 4.



Phil: The judges don't find a romance in the shoot and give a 5, 6, and 7.




Chris H: Tyra loves the vulnerability and Rob agrees; he receives an 8, 9, and 10.

Don: Kelly loves the pride emanating from Don, and awards him an 8. The other two dole out 9's.



Jeremy: Kelly likes the innocence and awards him an 8. Tyra is unimpressed with how unused his body is and Rob agrees, giving him a 5 and 6.

Jourdan: The fans love it more than judges, who give her a 7, 5, and 6 across the board.



Nina: Kelly is not impressed with her elf look, giving her a 5. Tyra and Rob feel like she has potential, and grant her a 7 and 6.

Bianca: She's good in person but fails to relate in photos. She receives a 6, 5, and 7.

Marvin: He's the center of attention and owns the entire shot. He is met with Rob's 10 and 9's from the others.

“Now the judges and I will add your scores and when you return, I will announce which one of you will be eliminated.”

“Sixteen beautiful models stand before me. But I only have 14 photos in my hands. And these fourteen photos represent the fourteen of you who are still in the running toward becoming America’s Next Top Model. The model with the best score and therefore, best photo is…”

MARVIN (42.1)

DON (39.1)
CHRIS H. (39.1)
JIANA (37.5)
ALEXANDRA (36.7)
CORY (35.6)
JEREMY (33.6)
RENEE (32.6)
NINA (32.2)
JOURDAN (31.9)
KANANI (31.9)
CHLEA (31.6)
PHIL (30.9)

"Will Chris S., Mike, and Bianca please step forward? I only have one photo in my hands. And this photo represents the model that is still in the running toward becoming America's Next Top Model. With a score of 30.4 to 29.4 to 29.2, that model is..."

MIKE

Both Bianca and Chris S. are grateful for the experience and hope to continue modelling.

Next week, the models will pose with Karolina Kurkova and receive makeovers! It's sure to be a good one so until next time!

ANTM c20 premiere: "Guys & Dolls"

It’s the beginning of August, which can only mean one thing; it’s the twentieth menstrual cycle of America’s Next Top Model. After nineteen cycles of women, Tyra has decided to add men into the mix. In order to get the fans pumped for the twentieth cycle, Tyra has created some new hand gestures; which are probably sign language for ‘fierce’, ‘tooch’, or ‘desperate’. The first few minutes are chalked full of her flashing these gang signs; if gangsters were actually duck-facing women in their mid-thirties.

The Bloods & Lips

Nevertheless, Tyra and Rob scour the country to find models that have what it takes to make it to the top. Rob wants to find the guys with “swag”, which according to context clues, means overcompensation for small dicks.

After auditions throughout the nation, Tyra personally calls the 35 semi-finalists to invite them to L.A. This is met with a montage of screaming and praise to several deities. Rob, jealous that Tyra can make more women scream out to the Lord than he, decides to align with the men.

Chris H. tells us that he has had to work hard because his mother had him at the age of fifteen. Likewise, Mike is also a worker, managing his own food truck in Los Angeles. Alexandra tells us that she almost died on her way to the auditions, but even near-death scares cannot take away the excitement of ANTM’s ten year anniversary!

As the models start to squirm in anticipation, Johnny Wujek shows up with invites to a masquerade ball. With his ever-lovely charm, he announces that the models will wear masks and after paring up, amble down the runway and kiss at the end. With all the chemistry both on and off the runway, someone is definitely getting

Masque-laid

Backstage, the girls squeal at finally getting to see the guys. Likewise, the men get pumped up by doing push-ups and squats and other exercises that I despise from my living room couch.

The Ball begins with the French Master of Ceremonies (and his subtitles) announcing the models. And let it be decreed that in that hour, the English language was butchered more than the day Amanda Bynes joined twitter.

One-by-one, the girls and boys chose a partner to walk the runway with. Nina needed a “strong man”, but when presented with her options, opted to waltz with Don. Virgg, the winner of Tyra’s Instagram contest and currently transitioning woman, wanted to make a statement and chose the hairy Phil.

As the amount of participants dwindled, Cory decided to “stay true to himself” and grabbed the closest man. Chris H., never one to disappoint the ladies, swept up the extra female and left Chlea and Bianca to strut together.

After the show, the models start to mingle. Delten announces that he is a plumber from Alaska. That’s right, folks! The man who fixes Sarah Palin’s plumbing and installs sinks in igloos is none other than our charming (and perpetually stoned-looking) Delten!

Half-Baked Alaska

Marvin shares a similar experience, having grown up in a less-than-desirable location. Marvin tells the judges that he grew up with 7 siblings and growing up in the South Bronx, dodging shanks and gunshots was a way of life. Teary-eyed, he admits that his father is a janitor, and after some soothing from Rob, is able to say it with pride.

Jeremy, the Christian boy, also confides in the judges. He struggled with weight problems and was heavily bullied (no, I’m not making that pun) during his childhood.

Ronald, on the other hand, brimmed with confidence when asked about his past. He proudly stated that he’d “never been cut from the football team. Never been cut from the basketball team. Never been cut...” *camera zooms in on Marvin from the South Bronx*
“But all that can change.”

Phil is the next to encounter the judges and well, how do I even begin to explain Phil Sullivan?

Phil Sullivan is flawsome.
He has two shoes, and a Silver roll of tape.
I hear his beard is insured for $10,000.
One time he met Kelly Cutrone in a casting, and she told him he was pretty.
One time he was punched in the balls. It was awesome.

And he doesn’t stop there. When asked to describe his photo with Virgg, Phil comments that “we’re hungry. We gotta eat.” Well, if you’re ever feeling hunger pangs, I’ve got a great (and possibly bisexual?)meal for you:

Philly Cheesesteak

Backstage, the scene is, simply put, “macadamia nuts”. The chemistry is surely real amongst these contestants and Scarlet letters are being flung left and right. With the amount of thirst in that area, the S can easily stand for ‘Sierra Desert.’ Jourdan, however, isn’t as fazed by the pandemonium; as she reveals that she was married (and divorced) at 18. She has learned from that experience and plans to not be distracted by the boys.

Kanani is up next with the judges. Despite her confession about having a 1 ½ year old daughter, the judges feel that she has an “elegance” about her. That elegance, however, does not radiate to the others, as we clearly see with Don.

When asked what the three most important things in his life are, he proudly gloats “money, women, and attention.” Even after placing women second, Don openly admits that he has thoughts of cheating on his girlfriend with a “real model” soon. Needless to say, his left hand is not happy…

After the judges have met all the semi-finalists, they must crop down the pack to 26. Those 26 models move into the Top Model house (temporarily) where Tyra and Rob advise them about the fashion world. Rob warns the guys not to fall into temptation and Tyra teaches the women the difference between sensuality and porn. Jiana, a self-acclaimed flirt of “man, woman, or child”, is confused.

Wanting to break the ice a bit, Chris H. decides to go around and punch some of the guys’ nether regions. Phil does not like it rough, so Chris H. goes off into seclusion and decides to do some pot instead.

Nina is a “helper”, so she decides to go and talk to Chris H. He lets his guard down and the two begin to form a friendship. Luckily, the two "misunderstood" models share a moment together. With all the drama in the house, the models are excited for their first photoshoot.

Johnny (and Bryanboy…) tell the models that during their shoot, their images will be projected on the buildings of L.A., where passerby can text and vote. Nina is “quirky in a good way” in the front of the camera, much like the “wandering soul” Phil.

Despite having some “bad vibes” in the beginning, Chris H. was able to take Johnny’s direction on set. Alexandra excelled in both her variant poses and rallying votes from the public.

Johnny feels that neither Jourdan nor Jeremy have much confidence in front of the camera. Delten also fails to impress with his lack of variety. Mike, on the other hand, proves that he deserves his spot in the house during the shoot.

Don was “working the crowd” during his photoshoot and both Marvin and Chris S. were deemed “fierce” by Johnny. But the true scene stealer was Virgg. She embodies the early ‘80s Madonna look, and her poses capture the true blue essence.

Like A Virggin

While the judges deliberate about the 8 guys and 8 girls that will make it though, tensions continue to build in the house. Jourdan and Jeremy, after some goading by Cory, talk about a possible friendship. Jourdan thinks that Jeremy has a crush on her, and calls him out for “following her everywhere”. Jeremy is baffled by this accusation, and abandons in the pool.

Marvin decides to call his father to thank him for his contributions. After some tears and the repetition of ‘pop’, I’m unsure whether Marvin was speaking to his dad or ordering some soda; but either way, good for him!

Before Tyra reveals the sixteen models that are going through, Virgg sits down with her and explains that her transitioning is having some adverse effects on her health and decides to drop out of the competition.

Behind Tyra, the models see a vertical runway for Guess, but only sixteen of them will have the privilege of walking on it. So, who are those models?

































And next time on Top Model, the 16 finalists will compete in a Guess fashion show during a thunderstorm where they will ̶d̶o̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶M̶i̶c̶h̶a̶e̶l̶ ̶J̶a̶c̶k̶s̶o̶n̶ ̶l̶e̶a̶n̶ walk on a vertical runway. Sounds positively dark and terrifying. So, until next time...


Smooth Griminal

BINTM c9 episode 7: "Happy Ever Saffter"

Previously on Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model, the girls were challenged to a runway with eccentric accessories. Even though Saffron impressed with her animal crossing, it was Lauren who soared to new heights, winning her first challenge. At a nude shoot, Lauren once again boar it best, gaining photo of the week. Even though Emily couldn't part with her robe, it was Laura whose dreams were permanently covered up. Now, only nine girls remain. Who will be eliminated tonight?

Back in the house, Emily is gutted over Laura’s elimination. In the other room, Holly and Saffron scheme to overthrow Lauren and Sarah, whom they perceive to be the biggest threats. While they make plans to combat their competitors, the girls get an

E-MAIL. “All models bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small. Luv, Elle.”

Got Milk?

The girls arrive at a farm, where Sarah immediately squeals in delight. The models are joined by Tyson Beckford, Paul from Make Mine Milk and Daisy, their cow co-star. The girls will have to milk this opportunity to shoot a lactose advert.

Naomi goes first, and with her background in theater, delivers a near-perfect scene. She even closes the commercial like an actress at curtain call.

Take A Cow

Setting a high standard for the rest of the day, the other girls fail to live up to Naomi’s utter success. By the fifth performance, Paul, much like the vegan BINTM viewers, has “lost the will to live”. But luckily, Sophie’s charm and ability to sell brought back Paul’s good graces.

Lauren starts off with eagerness, ready to complete her first acting gig. But by being scared of the cow and having a general lack of control during the shoot, Paul felt that Lauren “doesn’t like milk, doesn’t like Daisy, and is a terrible actress.” With her secret disdain of dairy and plantlife exposed, Lauren cries backstage with the other girls.

Holly, the resident commercial girl, goes into the shoot feeling confident. After some lip slips, Holly is able to get over her commercial woes and, as if anointed with the saliva of the holy cows, gives the best audible performance so far.

Speaking In (Cow) Tongues

After Holly’s baptism via cow spit, Paul has decided that he’s seen enough and is ready to crown a winner. For being the least amount of terrible, Paul deems Sophie the victor.

While Sophie stews over her 1000 pound shopping spree win, the other girls crowd around for an…

E-MAIL! “Mirror Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest Top Model of them all? Luv, Elle.”

Heads or Tales

After some strenuous hair and make-up, Elle prompts the girls for this fairy-tales shoot. Elle wants each model to not solely embrace the character, but also portray the correct emotion of each princess.

Lauren came to set with a spark, which she translated to chemistry with her Beast. In the end, she “hoped” that she gave the photographer some great Beauty. Despite having one of the most recognizable fairy tales, Saffron found it difficult to portray the shock of finding a wolf in her grandmother’s house. After envisioning a stroll through the ghetto, Saffron was able to really display fear.

Little Red Riding (In The) Hood

Naomi’s dreams came true when she went first as Sleeping Beauty. Even during slumber, Naomi managed to capture a natural elegance that both the photographer and Elle praise. Sarah also got into the childish glee of the shoot with her portrayal of Gretel. Resisting the urge to get handsy with Hansel, Sarah was able to fully commit to innocence.

While they were in hair and make-up, Snow White Angel decided to do some method acting and confronted Holly about some past fights with Sarah. Unlike her Wicked Witch persona, Holly went on the defensive and got teary-eyed at the mentions of “bitch”. Sophie, steering clear of the drama backstage, scrubbed away all the negativity and impressed with her fashion interpretation of Cinderella.

After her attempts to diffuse the situation backstage, Holly abandons Angel to prepare for her photoshoot. After receiving this grandiose headpiece, Holly is able to embody the costume and, just like Cher during her Academy Award loss, radiates pure anger.

Whose The Cher-est Of Them All?

Emily struggled with the weight of her Rapunzel curls, and even with some direction from Elle, had difficulty capturing her loneliness. Angel took some time to commit to the innocence of Snow White, and after the shoot, cried to Elle about the backstage drama. Unaffected by the fight, Emma sauntered to do her greedy Goldilocks shoot, and gave them a shot that was just right.

After the shoot, Elle lines up the girls and chastises them for being unprofessional during the shoot; stating that you can never “bring your drama to work”.

With an impending elimination and tensions running high, Dannii decides to sneak into the house and have an impromptu slumber party. She’s able to bring some tranquility, but it is quickly washed away the next morning when Sarah and Holly butt heads once more.

Panel

Dannii loves that when she first looks at Saffron’s picture, everything fades into the background and the eye is drawn by Saff. Elle notes that her acting was impressive on set. The judges agree that Naomi’s image is decent, but Tyson wants more energy in her pose. Elle sees Lauren as a “glamazon”, and Tyson suppresses his sporadic coming to utter a mere “nice”.

Dannii is let down by the lack of energy in Holly’s shot, and Elle mentions that she was too poised on set. The triad loves both Sophie and Sarah’s dedications to the character, but feels that Emily only has one or two looks. Elle confesses that Angel lost her magic on set, and the finished product is lackluster. Emma, however, is anything but.

“Of the nine of you, only five of you are safe. The other four will remain in the room, where we will have a closer look at your work. Afterwards, one of you will leave. The girl who received picture of the week is…”











BOTTOM FOUR



Elle is disappointed because even though Naomi can deliver, she feels that she's not giving enough in photos. Tyson tells her to remain confident because if she pushes harder, she can get it. Dannii tells Holly that she looks too prim and proper in person, and Elle gives her a warning for being tactless on set.

Dannii is tired of Emily's excuses, and Elle agrees that she is not delivering. Tyson believes that Angel is immature, and warns her not to get too wrapped up in drama. Elle agrees that if she lets go of pettiness, she can be on top.

“Four of you stand before me and the portfolio in my hands belongs to the girl who is not still in the running toward becoming Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model. Having said that..."

Holly, Angel, you are safe.

"Now, the girl who I call is no longer in the running toward becoming Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model.That girl is..."

Emily

Emily is gutted about leaving and she is hoping that she can learn from being here. She is rooting for the success of every single girl left.

Next week, the girls take on their biggest challenge; snakes. While some girls fear the reptiles, other girls score ten points for Slytherin. So, until next time, remember that this shoot is 


As Easy As Py(thon)

BINTM c9 episode 6: "Bear Naked Ladies"

Previously on Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model, the girls lightened up for a shoot with Elle to find their angles. Sarah lit up the room, and brought along Emma, Saffron, and Abigail to w(h)ine and dine. During an underwater shoot, Sarah overcame adversity and rose above her competitors. And while Laura sank, it was unfortunately Abigail who saw her dreams drown. Now, only ten girls are left. Who will be eliminated tonight?

As the girls gab about the Final 9, paranoia starts to set in. Laura, anxious that she’s on thin ice, protests another bottom four appearance. Naomi calls out Sarah as new competition and silently plans to smother the redhead. But amongst all the chaos, the girls receive an E-Mail: “Sometimes what you carry down the catwalk can be as eye catching as the clothes themselves. Love Elle.”

Excess-ories

The next day, the girls are met by Angela Dunn and Thierry Hart; who introduce the main man of the show: Louis Mariette. In homage to the late great Whitney Houston, Louis’ orange glow embodies one of her classics.

All the Tan That I Need

Anyway, the citrus instructs them to pick a wild accessory out of a box for this week’s challenge. While Sarah gets roller skates, Cher graciously chers a headpiece with Emily. Holly gets “killer heels”, and after seeing the other girls’ selections, is pleased with receiving the pumps of JFK’s assassin.

Saffron is gifted with a pig (who invited Tiger Woods to this show?) while Sophie gets a baby (sans stretchmarks). Naomi is awarded a poodle and to the disdain of the models, Lauren receives every girl’s dream: (chicken) wings.

Backstage, the girls prepare. As Lauren gets her massive wings attached, Sarah learns to walk (and fall) with her skates; much like a newborn colt. Speaking of, Saffron manages to exude sex appeal in her sheppard’s costume, enticing many Little Bo Peeping Toms…

Despite her initial fears, Holly takes full control of her serial killer heels; setting the bar high for the others. Emily, despite having a serene Maya Angelo-esque headpiece, has an “angry” demeanor, like she’s ready to trade punches on the runway.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Swings

Sophie, on the other hand, returned tranquility to the catwalk with her Madonna & Child like presence. Naomi also walked with strength, equating her strut to a “rich bitch” with her other bitch…

Saffron, on the other hand, struggled with her animal. She couldn’t get the pig to rise up (a problem 1 in every 4 men face) and when it finally became erect, refused to walk with Saffron. In the end, the judges commend her work with the (Kevin) bacon.

Laura had difficulty moving around in her cinceñera dress, but managed to amble to the end of the catwalk. Even though she describes herself as a “sexy baby sheep”, Angel’s look is almost as scary as a Stephen King/children's novel.

Carrie Had A Little Lamb

Nevertheless, the judges fawned over her strong presence on the runway. Emma was called out for lacking confidence and told to work on having strength on the catwalk. Sarah was praised for going the extra mile with the skates, executing a great strut with that added difficulty.

At the challenge’s end, the judges offer constructive criticism to Laura and Emma, hoping to see growth in the two. Even though it was a close race between Holly and Angel, the challenge winner is Lauren!

She chooses Angel and Sarah to join her for a girl’s night out. While the trio drinks and flirts around the bar, the other girls are happy to have a reprieve. Then, an E-Mail slips in: “Time to reveal all. Less is definitely more. Love Elle.”

Naked Eye

The girls arrive to Dannii Minogue, who prompts the girls to a nude shoot. Catherine Harper joins her to shoot these liberating photographs.

Laura made very interesting shapes on the couch, but Dannii was frustrated that her body wasn’t translating into photos as well. Holly, on the other hand, killed the shoot. From her dark stockings to grungy hair, she completely embodied the sexy rocker look.

We Will Stock You

Angel looked like a heavenly being, and Sophie also caught an ethereal moment. Emma connected with the photographer, and that vibe led to stunning images. Before her shoot, Emily starts to feel the cold hand of insecurity. Saffron thinks that she has no excuse to feel bad in a nude shoot when she “had a Chinese last night”, but Emily’s sexual activity is none of her concern.

Lauren was determined to bring it all during the shoot, giving both facial and body variations. Likewise, Sarah brought an unparalleled elegance to the shoot, gaining the favor of both Dannii and the photographer. After some direction and body repositioning by Dannii, Naomi was able to capture good moments.

Saffron, from the beginning of the shoot, captured a fun goofy energy. Her images personify the sexier, more grown-up version of the Coppertone baby.

Copperbone

Even though she was last to go, Emily managed to get some “great ones”. She was scared to death, but persevered in order to convey an effortless photograph.

Panel

The judges start off with Laura. While she has “the right ingredients”, Elle feels that it’s hard work to find a good photo. The triad agrees that Holly has all the goods and christen her with “a good week”. Dannii pleads that Angel was a pleasure to work with on set.

Elle and Tyson are fascinated with Sarah’s image, and Dannii praises her ambition on set. While they are not pleased with her walk, the judges feel that Emma translates well in photos. Tyson loves Lauren’s photo (shocker!) and the other two women laud her walk.

The trio feels that both Sophie and Naomi stand out. Dannii likes Saffron’s personality but her walk leaves much to be desired. Elle loves the happiness in Emily’s photo but Tyson is unimpressed with her attitude during the challenge.

“Of the ten of you, only six of you are safe. The other four will remain in the room, where we will have a closer look at your work. Afterwards, one of you will leave. The girl who received picture of the week is…”













BOTTOM FOUR



Laura's runway and lackluster shot leave much to be desired. Elle feels like you need to "fake it until you make it" but Laura can do neither. Tyson advises Naomi to emote more through her eyes and not rely on her head and body positioning.

Dannii thinks that Saffron was too sexy for the brief but Elle commends her on her runway for not giving up. Tyson thinks that when Emily doesn't want to do something, it shows on her face. Elle believes that Emily isn't up for these challenges, and shows concern with the amount of excuses she's giving.

“Four of you stand before me and the portfolio in my hands belongs to the girl who is not still in the running toward becoming Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model. Having said that..."Naomi, Saffron, you are safe.

"Now, the girl who I call is no longer in the running toward becoming Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model.That girl is..."

Laura

While she is grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime experience, Laura admits that she wasn't prepared for such a hard journey.

Next time, the girls go to the country for a milk advert. Then, the girls pose in a fairy tales photoshoot, where elegance and style are essential. So, until next week
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Flair