Vietnam's Next Top Model Cycle 5 3rd Episode : Ballet Couples with Colored Powder

Original Airdate : November 15, 2014

Photo Shoot : Ballet Couples with Colored Powder

Cao Ngan & Van Hoi

Cong Toan & Nguyen Oanh

Dang Khanh & Quynh Chau

Duc Anh & Ngoc Linh

Duy Anh & Kim Dung

Quang Hung & Thanh Tuyen

Tan Khang & Yen Nhi

First call out : Tan Khang

Call out order : Yen Nhi, Ngoc Linh, Duc Anh, Quyn Chau, Dang Khanh, Duy Anh, Kim Dung, Cong Toan, Nguyen Oanh, Cao Ngan, Van Hoi

Bottom two : Thanh Thuyen & Quang Hung

Eliminated : Thanh Thuyen

Great concept... Great execution... Even thought i hate Khang as a model, his photo deserved the first call out... Agree about elimination, Thuyen is one of the weakest girl there but so sad to see Quang Hung placed in bottom two... He lost focus because he helpedhis partner learned to pose... However this is good set of photos... keep the good job VNTM!

ANTM cycle 21 episode 12: "From See to Shining Go-See"

We interrupt your normally scheduled recap to bring you this very important public service announcement. It seems that Tyra has taken the advice of a wise young woman and indeed, put some twenty-twos on that bitch. It is with great vigor that I can officially confirm: cycle 22 of America’s Next Top Model has begun casting!

I’m honestly just so excited to celebrate one more year of America’s Next Top Model. This show somehow continues to drag on. It resembles that one family puppy that you had in your youth who was so lifeless and full of energy. Now, it smells weird, it’s vision is bad, it sometimes pees on your carpet (how Lisa of them!), but you just let it live out it’s last hours: celebrating every day it manages to crawl out of bed. 

So, if you want to go and teach this old dog some new tricks, be sure to apply for cycle 22. You’ll join the illustrious ranks of top models like...oh...Well, your quirky habits will become a Top Model drinking game and honestly, this show always goes better with w(h)ine.

A Grog Is A Man’s Best Friend

On a very special episode of America’s Next Top Model, the models travelled to Seoul, Korea and took on a new dance craze. Raelia was born to beat, and danced away with the prize. During an advertisement shoot for MCM handbags, Keith toted the top spot. Even though Chantelle had trouble clutching the concept of the shoot, it was Raelia who pursed her lips: being the first model eliminated overseas. Now, only six models remain. Who will be eliminated tonight?

When the models return to the house, Keith’s photo is seen being digitally displayed. Keith and Adam laments his behavior during the last panel and Adam promises he will not drink before any more major events again. Adam confides in Keith, telling him that he used be a “total math nerd” (break those stereotypes, Adam!) The reason why Adam turns to partying is to “get loose” once in a while.

On the other side of the house, loose lips are sinking Chantelle’s ships. She overhears the other models complaining that Raelia should have stayed over her, and moves forward. “If I don’t make friends, that’s A-OK as well, because I’m not here for that,” Chantelle claims. “I’m not scared of not having friends, I’m scared that I will beat a bitch down.”

Whoa, there Chantelle. Don’t pull a Romeo and headbutt these models. But then again, she’s being a butthead to Lenox, whose only trying to enlighten her on the way she’s being portrayed.

Make Me Up Before You Go-See

The next day, the models are greeted by Kelly Cutrone and a K-Pop star named Jay Park at the MCM Flagship store. She alerts them that they will have four hours to visit five clients in South Korea. They must travel in pairs in order to minimize confusion, and return to the Flagship Store before time runs out, or risk disqualification.

Considering the collective brainpower of these models (bar Adam of course), I’m scared that they might inadvertently wander into the 38th Parallel…

Well, their model careers are blowing up either way…

Adam and Lenox team up to tackle the Korean fashion market. Will quickly clutches onto Shei, leaving Keith to pair with Chantelle. Everyone is annoyed by her attitude, so Keith attempts to befriend Chantelle.

Adam has a gameplan for hitting as many go-sees as possible. He and Lenox agree to travel to the farthest one and then work their way down. “I’m a genius,” Adam declares. When the duo arrives to their first client (Resurrection), they find out that Will/Shei and Keith/Chantelle have already arrived. Considering the only map-reading Keith does involves hastily-drawn Xs and Os, I’m not surprised that the football player outwitted these four other models.

The clients at Resurrection consider Chantelle a little “too extreme” for the soft brand they’re trying to embody. Shei is also struck with the “edgy” curse and fails to book that show. 

The Goldilocks at Resurrection lament that Will is “too tall” for their clothes while Adam is “too short”. Keith, however, fits the brand perfectly and “wears the clothes” nicely. Apparently, Korean pants are built to support a third leg…

After booking Resurrection, Lenox goes to Jinny Kim. She is impressed by Lenox’s photos, and is taken aback after speaking to Lenox. Jinny is convinced that, with her determination and passion for the business, Lenox can have a career in the Korean market. 

Heart and Seoul

On the heels of Lenox’s casting, Keith and Shei also embody the sole of Jinny’s collection. But not everyone is cut out for this line of work. Chantelle, Adam, and Will are booted from this go-see because they don’t represent Jinny’s clientele.

By the time they reach The Studio K, Chantelle is nervous because she hasn’t booked any shows like Keith has. Upon meeting the clients, Keith turns up the charm, allowing the designers to lighten up. The workers at The Studio K love Keith’s personality and, by extension, Chantelle. They agree to book both of the models, much to Chantelle’s pleasure. On the way back, she questions the decision but then just settles for excitement. That’s right Chantelle, don’t look a gift manaconda in the mouth…

Lenox and Shei find similar success at Mag & Logan. At the final go-see (Johnny Hates Jazz), Will and Adam feel Johnny’s famous ire. Having hit all the go-sees they can, the six models decide to return to the Flagship.

After some consultation with Kelly Cutrone, the models are given their results:

Will (0/4)

Adam (1/4)

Chantelle (1/5)

Shei (2/4)

Lenox (4/4)

Keith (4/5)

Even though he’s excited for Keith, Adam is disheartened that he didn’t do better. While Chantelle is alone in the house sobbing about her predicament (is her county having war?), Keith decides to talk to have a bro talk with Adam about the recent challenge.

Keith mentions that Adam was very tense during the go-sees and fears that his dependence on alcohol may have to do with that. Keith sits Adam down for an intervention, fearing for his future as the friends they’ve become. Adam admits that he drinks because he’s afraid of failing, and vows that he will cut back to overcome this terror.

Nothing to Beer But Beer Itself…

While Adam struggles with inner demons, Will is having trouble letting it out. Lenox talks to him about the challenge and Kelly’s advice that “personality can help you book a show even if you don’t have the right look.” 

I don’t know what Kelly has been smoking, but designers don’t book models because of zany personalities. As much as I’d love to see the runways of Milan full of clowns and projectile telephones, it’s all about the proportions of your body. Nevertheless, Will doesn’t stress too much about it and instead, pledges to produce more amazing photographs.

Palace in Wonderland

The next day, the models are taken to the Gyeongbokgung Palace (which allegedly means ‘Blessed by Heaven’.) I’m not so sure about this place being spiritual, but Tyra decides to grace these models with her presence on set. After she heard that Erik Asla is the photographer of this Palace shoot, Tyra became very eager to get on her knees and prey…

Backstage, Adam struggles with his newly sober lifestyle. His intervention (divine or otherwise) helps him on set: Adam is able to connect with the female model and makes interesting shapes. Shei also creates chemistry during the shoot, impressing the client with the way she showcases the footwear. 

When Will sizes up his wardrobe, he finds that being tall has put him in another disadvantage. Since the photoshoot is for Jinny Kim’s shoes, that is the most important part of his ensemble. “The largest they have is a 10,” Will laments. “And I’m a 13.” Well, you do know what they say about men with big feet…

They struggle to fit into small Korean shoes, ya nasty. Still, Will does manage to make dynamic poses while handling an umbrella and uncomfortable footwear.

When Lenox gets on set, Yu Tsai is not inspired. He claims that, despite her great performance on set, the camera “doesn’t love Lenox.” Jeez Yu Tsai, the camera is waiting for their wedding night before it gets too intimate with Lenox…

Keith does great in front of the camera and Tyra comments that he is just getting “better and better.” Chantelle, on the other hand, left the clients wanting more during her shoot. After dealing with Yu Tsai’s insensitive ‘panda’ comment last week, Chantelle couldn’t focus on the photoshoot. 

She decides to converse with him after the shoot to clear the air. “I wouldn’t want people thinking that, since you’re so high up in the industry,” Chantelle lies, “that you calling me ‘panda’ is acceptable. Children with skin conditions could look up to me and think that these hurtful names are alright.”

Even though Chantelle is being very clear and rational about her discomfort with the nickname, Yu Tsai gets offended and insists that he only calls her ‘panda’ out of love. What he fails to realize is that, regardless of intent, she doesn’t appreciate the name. Besides, if I wanted to call you bitch, but do it lovingly, is it any different?

Well, even after the shoot, Chantelle still has trouble with words. After Shei spills the beans with some confidential information Chantelle confessed, Keith approaches her. He wants to understand why Chantelle would lie about hooking up with him. 

When she can’t form a valid excuse for her dishonesty, Chantelle freaks out and sleeps on the couch. Did she think lying about having sex would result in gaining Keith’s affection? It sounds too much like the plot of some B-list teen movie to actually work in the Top Model house.

Now that she’s ostracized herself from everyone else in the house, Chantelle sleeps alone in the living room while the others beg for her elimination this week.

Panel


Tyra loves the chemistry that Keith has with the other model and gifts him a 10. Kelly and Miss Jay settle on 9s.



While Tyra deems Lenox's picture a 10, Miss Jay feels that it could be "more captivating" and gives her an 8. Kelly also lands on 8, wanting more from Lenox.



There is a mixed reception with Adam's picture. Miss Jay calls it an 7, and Tyra feels like the control is 9-worthy. Kelly middles out with an 8.



Even though Shei has a pinhead, Tyra loves the "side tooch". She is given a mix of 7, 8, and 9.



There is a lack of intensity in Chantelle's photo. Kelly thinks there she has a dead face and Chantelle gets a myriad of 6, 7, and 8.



Tyra loves the "equisite" pose and gives Will a 10. Kelly and Miss Jay think his look is more of an 8.

"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, and whose photo will be used as an advertisement for Jinny Kim Shoes, is..."
KEITH (44.4)
LENOX (42.0)
WILL (39.8)
SHEI (38.5)
"Chantelle and Adam, you two have the lowest scores. With a score of 37.0 to 33.7, the beauty that will remain in this competition is..."

ADAM
With only five models left, the competition heats up in an Elvis/Marilyn Monroe photoshoot. Then, they act in a Korean soap opera to determine who will make it to the finale. With only a few weeks left, be sure to check back next week. Until then...

America's Next Top Model Cycle 21 13th Episode : Jinny Kim shoes at Gyeongbokgung Palace

Photo Shoot : Jinny Kim shoes at Gyeongbokgung Palace


Keith

Lenox

Will

Shei

Adam 

Chantelle

First call out : Keith
Call out order : Lenox, Will, Shei
Bottom two : Adam & Chantelle
Eliminated : Chantelle

.............................
Eliminated Models

Ben

Denel

Ivy

Kari

Mirjana

Matthew

Raelia

ANTM cycle 21 episode 11: "Hey Seoul Sister"

Previously on America’s Next Top Model, the models took on a photoshoot at an abandoned horror-house. When she looked more ghoul than fool, Chantelle was awarded the win. Afterwards, they teamed up with high-fashion glove makers to create an AIDS awareness campaign. The energy on set was infectious, but Raelia couldn’t catch on. But unfortunately, Mirjana played it too safe (sex), and she was eliminated. Now, the seven models will venture to Seoul, Korea. Who will be eliminated tonight?

Now that they’ve gotten to the halfway point in the competition, the models are treated to a journey to Seoul, Korea. “This is the best day of my life,” Lenox exclaims(her rendezvous with a bisexual spider is a close second…)

Adam shares the sentiment. He encourages everyone to bring some beer onto the plane to celebrate. The rest of the models insist that Adam’s drinking is “too over the top” for a “modelling competition”, but the sheer absurdity of this series convinces me otherwise. 

Whether drunk or delirious, these models are a little too happy to be idle on a twelve-hour flight. (There are snakes on that plane!) While Adam is busy spiking copious amounts of banana milk, Lenox has some reservations about Chantelle’s excitement. 

During last week’s panel, Tyra commented that, while her photo was stellar, Chantelle was a little “cold” on set. The judges write it off as getting re-adjusted to the competitive setting, but the other models swear that Chantelle is a mean girl. 

As the models continue to give Chantelle the cold shoulder, things between Shei and Adam heat up. Now that they’re venturing to Asia, Shei wants to “keep it in the family.” She does worry about his drinking, though. She’s worried that sometimes, it borders on inappropriate. 

Why is everyone feigning concern about Adam the Alcoholic? After ten weeks in that madhouse, I’d drink through this pomp and circumstance too. Nevertheless, the models treat Adam like a pariah. In honor of him, I think a new drinking game is in order:

.1 shot for every inch of Will’s heel
.2 shots for everytime Raelia’s lazy eye strays
.Chug for the duration of any Yu Tsai scream

Now that Will has packed all his pumps, Adam is sufficiently smashed. Off to Korea we go!

The moment the models take ground in Seoul, they are greeted by Yu Tsai and Miss Jay. Wanting to celebrate in style, they play a K-Pop song: “Beep Beep” by BtoB. The boy band comes out and teaches them some of the choreography from their music video. 

The models must memorize the moves and dance for an adoring public. In the middle of the gyrating, the models will be photographed for a K-Pop magazine. Judging by the context of these clothes, these pictures will make great album covers:

Lenox, however, is scared of becoming a video vixen. She doesn’t know how to dance and is worried that the crowd will not be pleased. Given that the crowd consists of random Korean children bribed with free BtoB tickets and the chance to laugh at ditzy Americans, I’m sure they’re the least of Lenox’s concerns. 

Shei, Adam, and Keith hit the dancefloor first. While Shei and Keith are able to get the rhythm, Adam has trouble dancing. He’s too tipsy to walk in a straight line; let alone dance in one. He stumbles through the song and attempts to dance on beat. When it’s over, Adam feels bad that he let the team down (quick! Someone put on Brown Eyed Girl! That’ll get him shaking!)

When the next group gets on stage, the crowd is immediately pumping. Raelia manages to keep the glamour amongst the gritty moves, and Keith moves nicely. Will panics into pirouettes instead of the original choreography, but still gets nice shots. Lenox is the only one to struggle against the music. Lenox doesn’t remember some of the moves, but makes up for it with awkward shapes and a very surprised face. How Furonda of her!

In the end, Chantelle, Keith, and Raelia are deemed the best. Even though the competition was “close”, Raelia is declared the winner. 

Back at the house, the models find out their exact challenge scores. Distraught with having a 6 alongside Lenox, Adam decides to wash away the pain with a drink. 

“I think he has a problem,” Raelia confronts Shei, looking her straight in the eyes (and at the toaster. 2 Shots!) Shei, worried about the man, eases Adam away from the bottle. It doesn’t last long; Adam returns to the drink in a few minutes. Contemplating if he’s still “boyfriend material”, Shei decides to focus on the competition instead of Adam. 

Speaking of boyfriends, the next photoshoot is introduced by Yu Tsai as an advert for MCM handbags at the Seoul City Hall. It will be shot by Erik Asla, who has done the last four photoshoots. That’s right, since Gordon Ramsay is Tyra’s boyfriend, he’ll be doing every shot from now on. Paired with Yu Tsai, I’m sure those models are gonna have a blast:

Hell’s Bitchen

Not one to miss an opportunity, Tyra is here to do makeup for all the models and assist in the photography (ErikxTyraxKeith fanfic anyone?)

On set, Will decides to take risks in front of the client. When he takes to jumping, Yu Tsai is ecstatic. He agrees that Will has improved leaps and bounds and impressed the client. Shei also uses the space to her advantage, making interesting shapes. Likewise, Lenox used her prop delicately and fit the innocent mold the brand is looking for.

When Adam staggers onto set, he fails to understand the brief. Even after some help from Tyra, he is unable to beat the buzz. Keith also some obstacles to overcome. After shooting some walking frames, Yu Tsai requests that he jump. With a couple of failed attempts, Yu gets progressively angrier and mocks Keith’s inability to model (chug! chug! chug!)

Raelia is happy to get on set; she’s worn MCM handbags in her youth.Unfortunately, her alluring look is “a little much” for the brand and Tyra suggests being less flirtatious with the camera (and cameraman. Cougars are very protective of their young!)

After some more mediocre frames, they decide to put Raelia on all-fours. But not sexy. They specifically tell Raelia not to be sexy as she straddles the pavement. She manages to get some decent shots but the client is not happy; claiming Raelia’s look is “too sexual” for the brand. You think they’d learn from the last virgin not to plop them on the floor...

Chantelle is the last girl to arrive on set. Before the shoot, Yu Tsai tries to cheer up his “little panda.” Chantelle attempts to educate Yu Tsai on his offensive little pet name but he refuses to listen. Now, we all know Yu Tsai is an asshole (after all, you are what you eat!), but perhaps this tiger can change his stripes.

Anyway, on set, Chantelle takes direction well and tries to conform to the photographer’s wishes. The other models however, note that her “attitude” on set makes her difficult to work with. This sentiment travels over to the house, where the models continue to bash Chantelle.

She may not be here to make friends, but Chantelle doesn’t like feeling attacked. Nevertheless, the other models spend no time calling her a mean girl.

“I wish we could all get along like we used to in week one. I wish I could bake a cake filled with booches and beard weaves and everyone would eat and be happy,”Chantelle sobs. Still, the models make no moves toward warming up to Chantelle.

Chantelle Brown-Young Is A Fugly Slut? 

But these burns don’t faze Chantelle. She is eager to continue on in the competition, and has no qualms about being friendly with the others.

Panel


Kelly loves the "dirtiness" in Lenox's pose and awards her with a 10. Miss Jay thinks there's a "safety" in it and gives a 7. Tyra settles on an 8.



Tyra admires Raelia's commitment on set, but the final photo is lackluster. She gets two 6s and a 7.



Kelly likes that the product is visible and deems Adam an 8. Tyra allows him a 9 and Miss Jay gives a 7.



There are great proportions in this photograph, and the judges agree that Will is dynamic. He gets straight 10s from the trio.



Miss Jay likes the movement in the picture but Kelly insists that the product needs more of the spotlight. Shei is given two 8s and a 7.



Even though Keith had to be coached into the pose, the judges are crazy about his "elongated" structure. The triad gives him straight 10s as well.



Miss Jay gives Chantelle an 8 for the pose. The women are less impressed, citing her attitude on set. Tyra feels like Chantelle needs to lose control (nice plug, Ty!) and gives her a 6 with Kelly.

"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..."

KEITH (46.4)
WILL (45.8)
LENOX (39.7)
SHEI (37.9)
ADAM (36.2)

"Chantelle and Raelia, you two have the lowest scores. With a score of 35.8 to 35.4, the girl that will remain in this competition is..."

CHANTELLE

With only six models left, the competition really heats up. Next week, the models will be participating on go-sees and a shoot in theGyeongbokgung Palace. So, until next week!