Top Model: Go-Sees by Sea and Tyra Behind the Camera!
So Elina went home, and we're not too shocked. She's been in the bottom two for what seems like months now, and we don't think she could've changed the judges' perception that she's too controlled. Do you think she should have gone home?
At least Elina got to have some fun on the go-sees, and she can go home knowing she booked more jobs than most of the others. That's right -- this week was go-sees! Since the girls are in Amsterdam this round, they traveled the city by boat, and, as is ANTM tradition, got totally overwhelmed. Sam just couldn't believe the street signs: those darn Dutch and their foreign-sounding names! "I don't even know how they pronounce it!" she told us in a confessional. Oh, Sam... don't give us more reasons to be annoyed with you.
The girls earned mixed results -- McKey and Analeigh did pretty well, Elina's tattoos got in the way of her modeling, and Marjorie, of course, got nervous, got lost, and got emotional. As usual, her nerves are her own worst enemy. Back at the house, McKey arrived a few seconds late and got disqualified -- but really, does that even matter? She did a great job at all her bookings, and it's not like exceptional punctuality is going to make or break a shoot.
Sam got the "too commercial" critique, which doesn't surprise us. Elina actually did well except for those tattoos. But Analeigh won and scored thousands of dollars' worth of designer clothes from all the designers. Cue bitchfest confessionals! McKey, who for some reason has adopted an English accent this episode (where did that come from?!) grouses that she really deserved the win, since she did better on her bookings. And Elina, too, thinks she should have won.
After the go-sees, Marjorie had her weekly crisis of confidence. Even Analeigh, who is way more supportive than we could ever be, seems a little frustrated with her friend's regular breakdowns.
This week's shoot put Tyra behind the camera! We love when Tyra shoots -- she gets some pretty cool shots, and she knows of what she speaks, so her tips actually make a lot of sense. We wish she photographed the shoots more often! The theme was before and after -- from nude-faced to total cosmetic goddess. Sam had to sport some pirate pants, but she still made it work. Marjorie truly transformed between shoots, but that's probably because she actually got a mini-makeover! Tyra had her freshly shorn with a virtual crew cut just in time for the glamour shot. Do you like Marjorie's new look? We think she pulls it off, but we didn't mind her old look, either.
Elina, as usual, got only criticism from Tyra, who clearly isn't a fan. The nails are too long! She doesn't listen! Basically, she has no hope of winning. We don't think Elina's the best model ever, but she's not nearly as bad as Tyra & Co. make it seem.
McKey and Analeigh did well as expected. We're envisioning them in the final two... that would be an interesting match-up.
At panel, Mr. Jay showed up (squee!). We've always thought he should be there every week -- he's way more involved in the shoots than Miss Jay, and he provides decent constructive criticism. Elina was the subject of Tyra's weekly impromptu panel makeover. Hasn't this girl had enough humiliation? The frizzy red hair was bad enough, but this week she had to change her shirt at panel and scream like a monster.
Sam got first call-out -- do you think she deserved it?
Marjorie and Elina ended up in the bottom two. For once, we agreed with Tyra's critique -- these two get in their own way before anyone else has a chance to! Elina went home graciously, and she seemed to take Tyra's suggestions to heart. We think she has a future in modeling, but just not on this show. She's too edgy to be America's Next Top Model and a Cover Girl spokeswoman, but we can see some more alternative designers loving her look.
What do you think? Were you sad to see Elina go? Who's your favorite of the remaining four? Let us know what you think in the comments!
Comments
Sam's black and white picture was great. I liked it. She's not so bad.
McKey is cool too but what was with the accent?
Elina...she's not as awful as the judges made her seem but it was inevitable that she would go home...it was time. She is too big-headed. I think that was her problem like one of the designers said. She acts like she's a model already but she's not. She should take ppls advice. And it was really mean for her to say analeigh didnt deserve the prize. She didn't do better than analeigh.
Marjorie...she takes nice pics but i am just sick of her nerves.. she should go home already. I was sympathetic at first but no more.
I love Analeigh. I hope she lasts until the end. She takes great pics and she's not fake and she's sweet.
My favorite part was Mr.Jay in the panel. He should be there instead of Miss Jay. He gives the girls critiscm without being a jerk about it.
Posted by: dots | November 8, 2008 1:03 AM
How much longer are Tyra and the rest of the judges going to allow Marjorie to stay around? They keep saying the same negative things over and over again about her, and it doesn't look like the comments are having a positive effect.
I think, based on the go-sees, Marjorie should've been the one eliminated, she didn't book any jobs, at least Elina booked 50% of hers.
Posted by: Alice | November 6, 2008 12:02 PM