America's Next Top Model Cycle 11 (SPOILERS)

[DigitalLeonardo]

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So cycle 11 started a few weeks back. And though the first episode was a joke... And stupid... and over the top... You know what I mean...

But week two was pretty good and gives me great hope for this cycle. The girls are pretty interesting and it looks like ALOT of drama will be hitting the fan. With Isis and Hannah and all that other chitter chatter.

So far my favorite is Elina. She is just stunning. I also like Sheena and wish she'd be less slutty!

I can't wait for the make-overs!!! Those are the most fun to watch! And see the girls just freaking flip out.

[Leloo]

My favorite this cycle is Marjorie I like Analeigh, Elina and Isis as well.

I am so sick of Hannah already. How many times is she going to say she's just from a small town with no electricity or whatever? WE GET IT, YOU'RE FROM A SMALL TOWN! It's no excuse for being obnoxious

I actually really like the look of most of the girls this cycle, which I haven't since cycle 2! They all have interesting looks which could completely work!

The two girls I am having trouble with this cycle, look-wise, are Samantha and Clark. They just don't do it for me at all

And it bothers me that they focus so much on Elina being gay. Or bi, whatever. They did it with Kim (c5) as well and it's so annoying that these girls will admit to having partly entered the competition to pick up girls

Funny thing is though, Kim was kept for quite a while in her cycle, whereas in cycle 7 the girl who were gay, but didn't flaunt it, was sent home after 3 rounds or something. And she was not the worst girl of the bunch. Sad, sad... just cos she didn't cause drama and kissed all the girls in the house

Anyway, I am also looking forward to the makeovers! Did they say something about chopping Clarks hair off? Or was that Samanthas? Either way I think there shall be DRAMAAAZ

[DigitalLeonardo]

I am so sick of Hannah already. How many times is she going to say she's just from a small town with no electricity or whatever? WE GET IT, YOU'RE FROM A SMALL TOWN! It's no excuse for being obnoxious

I know! Its worse when they have a small quirk about them, like the girl who bitched EVERY episode that she is "legally blind" or when they have a kid and every eppisode we gotta hear how they miss them... Why leave if you miss them so much??? YOU KNEW YOU'D BE LEAVING THEM FOR WEEKS!

The two girls I am having trouble with this cycle, look-wise, are Samantha and Clark. They just don't do it for me at all

Haha, I actually like Samantha. She is rather cute. Clark is just giving the giving all Clark's a bad name...

And it bothers me that they focus so much on Elina being gay. Or bi, whatever. They did it with Kim (c5) as well and it's so annoying that these girls will admit to having partly entered the competition to pick up girls

I don't think they are focusing as much on her gayness as Isis' transgenderness... We get it. You were a boy. Ladida! I don't think we needed to see her needle herself, and I hope we don't have to see more of that later on the season cause its just too much...

Focus on the modeling and not the models! (if that makes sense...)

[Leloo]

I know! Its worse when they have a small quirk about them, like the girl who bitched EVERY episode that she is "legally blind" or when they have a kid and every eppisode we gotta hear how they miss them... Why leave if you miss them so much??? YOU KNEW YOU'D BE LEAVING THEM FOR WEEKS!

Aw, I liked Amanda. She didn't bitch that much about it. So far, everytime Hannah talks, she mentions how crazy they all are and how she's from a small town. And what does she expect, when she says she's "a typical white girl", that they aren't going to assume she means racist? She's not only from a small town, she's completely ignorant too

Haha, I actually like Samantha. She is rather cute. Clark is just giving all Clark's a bad name...

Meh, Samantha... She's too "girl at the mall" for me. Maybe she'll rock her makeover. Hopefully.

I don't think there's much they can do for Clark to make her any better, unfortunately

I don't think they are focusing as much on her gayness as Isis' transgenderness... We get it. You were a boy. Ladida! I don't think we needed to see her needle herself, and I hope we don't have to see more of that later on the season cause its just too much...

Focus on the modeling and not the models! (if that makes sense...)

LMFAO! But if they focused on the modeling, they wouldn't have a show

The modeling is not great enough to be just modeling Yeah, they do focus a bit too much on Isis being transgender. I don't have a problem with that at all and I think it's really gutsy of her to be part of the show. Though they wanted her there, didn't they? She was part of the 'Homeless' photoshoot last season and they asked her to audition. I'm sure she already had her spot before the audition, they already knew she could model.

[DigitalLeonardo]

Aw, I liked Amanda. She didn't bitch that much about it. So far, everytime Hannah talks, she mentions how crazy they all are and how she's from a small town. And what does she expect, when she says she's "a typical white girl", that they aren't going to assume she means racist? She's not only from a small town, she's completely ignorant too

Also I really don't think she is the typical white girl... I mean the typical white girl isn't from a smalltown... and isn't stupid... So she should stop giving typical white girls a bad name! Sam and Clark are more typical white girls...

Meh, Samantha... She's too "girl at the mall" for me. Maybe she'll rock her makeover. Hopefully.

I don't think there's much they can do for Clark to make her any better, unfortunately

I think thats why I like her cause she is all bubbly and sweet and not too full of herself. Though she she become a brunette!

Clark reminds me of a surfer girl, and she just looks really off...

Yeah, they do focus a bit too much on Isis being transgender. I don't have a problem with that at all and I think it's really gutsy of her to be part of the show. Though they wanted her there, didn't they? She was part of the 'Homeless' photoshoot last season and they asked her to audition. I'm sure she already had her spot before the audition, they already knew she could model.

I don't think Isis will win. I gotta say I think she is just a advertising gimmic if anything. Sadly... She has potential, but I don't think Tyra will let her win.

[Leloo]

I don't think Isis will win. I gotta say I think she is just a advertising gimmic if anything. Sadly... She has potential, but I don't think Tyra will let her win.

Oh most definitely not. I just remember they mentioned her in the background of the photo last cycle, and they pointed out how they had invited her to audition for the show.
So I am sure that her spot in the top 14, especially once they found out she was transgender, was pretty much a certain.

Having said that, I doubt she will win.

Another thing that bothers me a bit is how there isn't a plus-size model this cycle. There's been one (even 2 at times) in every cycle since the first one and Tyra always makes a point of telling us how she loves plus size models.

Last cycle a plus size model won. And now it's like they don't need to include them any more because one has won? On the other hand, it's been bothering me that they just HAD to have a plus size model, like it was almost a requirement, even if they weren't the best models at all.

I'm hard to please

[DigitalLeonardo]

Another thing that bothers me a bit is how there isn't a plus-size model this cycle. There's been one (even 2 at times) in every cycle since the first one and Tyra always makes a point of telling us how she loves plus size models.

Last cycle a plus size model won. And now it's like they don't need to include them any more because one has won? On the other hand, it's been bothering me that they just HAD to have a plus size model, like it was almost a requirement, even if they weren't the best models at all.

I'm hard to please

There is kinda odd trends. Like they have a quota they gotta meet or something. Like one odd ethnic (outside white or black), but I think since they have a transvestit, they kinda filled that quota or something like that.

It just think that some of the people who have been on it were just placed for ratings.

[Leloo]

There is kinda odd trends. Like they have a quota they gotta meet or something. Like one odd ethnic (outside white or black), but I think since they have a transvestit, they kinda filled that quota or something like that.

It just think that some of the people who have been on it were just placed for ratings.

Transvestite and transgender are two very different things. Don't call her a transvestite

I agree on the quotas. Every cycle there is only ONE other ethnic girl and one (occasionally two) plus size models. I think they like to include an "awkward" girl (or.. awkward twins LOL) one LOUD girl, one aggressive girl etc etc.... They cast characters rather than girls with true model potential. Which, is fine I guess. I am not watching this show because I want to see models being models. It's fun to watch the catfights

Besides, none of the girls (especially not the winners) go on to become "great top models". They become the next reality show winner

[DigitalLeonardo]

Transvestite and transgender are two very different things. Don't call her a transvestite

I agree on the quotas. Every cycle there is only ONE other ethnic girl and one (occasionally two) plus size models. I think they like to include an "awkward" girl (or.. awkward twins LOL) one LOUD girl, one aggressive girl etc etc.... They cast characters rather than girls with true model potential. Which, is fine I guess. I am not watching this show because I want to see models being models. It's fun to watch the catfights

Besides, none of the girls (especially not the winners) go on to become "great top models". They become the next reality show winner

Opps, sorry

I guess it is all about the characters and it HAS to be. I mean if you watch Canada's Next Top Model they tried to make it all about the modeling and that is why it is no longer on air

I guess I just think its a bit unfair. In the first episode there are a few VERY pretty girls who could have gone so far, but instead people with more "personality" and not as much potential got through...

[Dark Ages]

I watched the cycle 11 second episode for the first time and I loved it. I really like this season!!! I skipped cycle 9 and 10. I cant believe I even bothered watching it , but i loved every minute of this one. I just think that all the girls are different from each other and its really cool and different to see a transgender person on this show.

As I was watching the show I fell in love with three girls. Analeigh, Isis, and Elina. I think they're awesome and I love how Analeigh is so opened minded and calm and always wants to get to know the other girls better. Also she isn't bias towards the other girls if their arguing with each other. She doesn't pick sides and hears everybody sides. I love her and she's BEAUTIFUL!!!! And if I was Isis I would have drowned that bitch Hannah in the hot tub. JK!!! I wouldn't do that but I don't like Hannah, she small minded and annoying. So are the other girls besides the three I named.

[DigitalLeonardo]

Okay so another good episode. I think we are getting a strong season...

Except for Tyra's over the top weirdness... What the hell was up with the apple? And that mirror thing v.v. god... Its kinda wrecking any seriousness to the series and I am rather sick of it. Episode 1's future thing was weird but this...

I hope Tyra gets over it...

Back to the episode. The make-overs were not as bad as they have been. Alot of the girls really didn't change and just got slightly longer hair haha. I LOVE Elina's new hair, she looks so good as a redhead. Same goes with Samantha (she looks so mature now). Clark still looks kinda bad... the dark hair so does not work and usually it does.

Also... god do we have to keep getting reminded about Isis? WE GET IT! If we are going to be retold every episode I am going to be sick. It is such a marketing plow.

Sad to see Brittnay go, she was actually a rather good model. I would have liked seen Analeigh go. (Oh does anyone else think she looks like Michelle Trachtenberg/Dawn?)

[Leloo]

I hope Tyra gets over it...

I doubt she ever will. Seems like she'll do anything to draw the attention to her instead of the girls. I absolutely hate how we ALWAYS see a picture of her in somewhat the same situation as the relevant photoshoot. YES we get it Tyra, you used to be a model. But you're far from the best one ever!

Back to the episode. The make-overs were not as bad as they have been. Alot of the girls really didn't change and just got slightly longer hair haha. I LOVE Elina's new hair, she looks so good as a redhead. Same goes with Samantha (she looks so mature now). Clark still looks kinda bad... the dark hair so does not work and usually it does.

I really loved Elina's red hair. Much better than Britney's two cycles ago, her was dreadful

My favorite makeover was actually Lauren Brie's it made her look so much more like a model. I liked Samantha's too, it made me like her more. Marjorie's was also cute but not that much different besides the color. I think she could rock any color to be honest

I don't like Clark at all blond or brunette but I do think the darker hair suits her *shrugs* I don't really care, she's my least favorite of the bunch at this point. Yeah, I even rate her below Hannah

Sad to see Brittnay go, she was actually a rather good model. I would have liked seen Analeigh go. (Oh does anyone else think she looks like Michelle Trachtenberg/Dawn?)

I think they got rid of the right girl this time. I do think it should have been between Brittney and Clark and not Analeigh. I think she's lovely HDU say she should have gone home?
I actually agree with you on the Michelle T thing, but only really in that one photo. Not in person or any of her other photos...

I can't wait til next week. I always love the runway episodes The preview looked intriguing, someone will be sent home without panel? I hope it's Clark or Hannah

[hysteriagalore]

OK so now I've spent half of the day (haha how sad) watching all episodes aired so far (because someone reminded me) and the first things that strike me are:

1. What is UP with Tyra? I mean we get that the show is made to be a weekly praise of Tyra Banks but she's getting freakier with every single cycle. I bet people can't even do anything about it since she's the producer

2. The show has finally gotten back some of the UMPH! it had some cycle back. To me the balloon-challenge was one of the best ones yet, absolutely loved it. I like how they seem to be raising the bar a bit this cycle, the preview for the next episode challenge looks exciting!

3. So far my favourites are Elina (the new hair! ) Lauren Brie and Marjorie and I really hope they or at least one of them stay for a long while

[DigitalLeonardo]

OK so now I've spent half of the day (haha how sad) watching all episodes aired so far (because someone reminded me) and the first things that strike me are:

1. What is UP with Tyra? I mean we get that the show is made to be a weekly praise of Tyra Banks but she's getting freakier with every single cycle. I bet people can't even do anything about it since she's the producer

I know it is pretty bad. That golden witch outfit she was wearing during the make-overs it just makes me wonder if Tyra is only doing Top Model so that she can be "on top". Yeah and its not like anyone can just fire her! Though I bet Top Model would work find with Mr. Jay as the host he hosted Canada's Next Top Model and that was okay.

3. So far my favourites are Elina (the new hair! ) Lauren Brie and Marjorie and I really hope they or at least one of them stay for a long while

I realy don't get why people like Marjoire, she is just so unattractive in my eyes. She kinda looks like a 13-year-old boy... But I guess everyone has their own definition of beauty (ah yes, sorry for the after school special remark)

Lauren Brie isn't as pretty in person but in photos she just looks STUNNING! And Elina is just

[litzie]

Yeah, I love Elina so far...I was so mad when Brittney was being all horrible to her because she said she didn't like her mother. Dude. You don't know what someone else's life was like! back off!

I've long ago resigned myself to tyra's craziness...woman is insane! Mostly I watch the show for the pretty pictures. I love the makeovers, and I really love seeing the girls model and seeing how their pictures turn out. I know it's not really like modeling but...I've gotten this real facination with the modeling world after I started watching a few years ago and now antm is my trashy show of choice.

I was worried about elina's makeover but I think it worked really well...I was very ambivalent towards her at the start cuz I do not generally care for people who are all about making a statement about animal rights/vegan/gender/whatever. But she's really grown on me. Plus it's nice to see a lesbian, word! Who was the lesbian in cycle 7??

I'm looking forward to being able to see the episode tomorrow...

[DigitalLeonardo]

WOW. Double eviction!! That was an intense episode! I was so afraid both times that Sam would be out... Luckly she was all safe and hopefully will understand what she did wrong and will learn and keep strong.

Challenge 1:
The catwalk was okay. Not as interesting as some of the other ones have been (like the disco one, I beleive they were on skates or something weird like that and one fell!) It was still interesting with the blindfolds I really thought Hannah was gunna fall off but she did have a horrid walk and I was kinda glad to see her leave. She did bring up a good point early on in the episode about how the girls were taking the critics WAY to seriously. They gotta let it go. Hannah was never that pretty to me and she really never had good photos so I am glad she was chosen to leave cause the others have so much potential.

Challenge 2:
Ah now this was interesting. I think when Nigel Barker does the photos the girls do alot better cause like Mr.J said they all just flirt with him I was shocked and Line don`t hurt me when I say... Clark was actually really good this photoshoot. I think Lauren Bre shoulda got first call, but Clark was worth the first call to (for the first time) I still don`t want her to win and I cant stand her, but she did do one good photo!

Now I felt bad for Elina, from top to bottom... I think she just has to let go and even though I love her, she is way to controlling of her body and mind... It may cost her the prize in the end. Sam was pretty good as well and I think she was only in the bottom two to learn a lesson. I don`t wanna say I am glad Isis is gone, but I think if she is having so much trouble trying to keep her secret hidden, that it is just too much. She wanted it so bad that she let everything just cave ontop of her...


Next week looks so amazing. With that monster in the photoshoot! I am hoping for superheroes, they`ve done it before but it was flying superheroes, so just like ground superheroes will be kinda fun too see.

haha i will update the first post after cwtv.com updates themselves... which usually takes about a day or so...

[litzie]

I have to say, I was a bit glad that Isis went home...I was bored with her story, which they kept bringing up again and again, and of the people with bad photos/walks, she was my least favorite. I'm glad Sam didn't go home, as I like her...and I'm REALLY glad Elina didn't go home! I was predicting bottom three for her but I was still worried until they called her name.

And I'm glad Hannah went home. She was bugging me, being mean to marjorie and analeigh...she might have had a point but she didn't have to be so mean about it!

I have to say I was kind of bored by the photo shoot this week though. It just wasn't very interesting. The whole smile with your eyes thing is so over done, and I like big giant photoshoots with cool costumes as well as cool makeup...and I can't believe that Clark got the best photo (actually, I think analeigh's, Sam's, and lauren brie's were better, but whatever). I really don't like Clark. She annoys me greatly and I think she's a shit model...I wish she'd've got a crap photo and gone home! *shrug*

[Leloo]

Who was the lesbian in cycle 7??

Megan
She was eliminated way too soon

I was shocked and Line don`t hurt me when I say... Clark was actually really good this photoshoot. I think Lauren Bre shoulda got first call, but Clark was worth the first call to (for the first time) I still don`t want her to win and I cant stand her, but she did do one good photo!

No, I definitely agree with you, Clark really stepped up her game this week. As did Analeigh, which made me SO happy. Her walk is really great and it gave me hope in her again, after the first challenge! I'm glad she finally got some confidence

I think Lauren Brie should have been called first and then Clark... I am really starting to like Lauren Brie a lot even though we don't really see much of her outside of panel/photoshoots.

And I'm glad Hannah went home. She was bugging me, being mean to marjorie and analeigh...she might have had a point but she didn't have to be so mean about it!

I was chanting in my head "hannah hannah hannah" when they were about to announce the girl to go home. She was just a train wreck on the runway and none of her photos have been very good. When they played the flashback of photos at the end, it just confirmed what a DISASTER that girl was.

And she was such a... actually, she probably didn't mean any harm in anything she said, but she came across as an insensitive bitch. She was probably just really naive and ignorant. Coming from a small town in Alaska and all. With no electricity. Or cars. Or MIRRORS.

I have to say I was kind of bored by the photo shoot this week though. It just wasn't very interesting. The whole smile with your eyes thing is so over done, and I like big giant photoshoots with cool costumes as well as cool makeup...and I can't believe that Clark got the best photo (actually, I think analeigh's, Sam's, and lauren brie's were better, but whatever). I really don't like Clark. She annoys me greatly and I think she's a shit model...I wish she'd've got a crap photo and gone home! *shrug*

I'm so over the whole smile with your eyes and look fierce

We get it, fierce makes a top model blah blah blah. Now give us some entertainment and some outrageous photoshoots

I don't like Clark at all. Even this weeks episode didn't convince me. She had one good photo but I think that was only because most of her was under water. All we saw was from her eyes up, which means most of her was hidden. LUCK, I say.

My favorites this week were definitely Analeigh and Lauren Brie. I am so, so, so happy that Analeigh stepped up her game. Thank you! She is such a cutie and I think she looked amazing on the runway!

Lauren Brie is always amazing her eyes are incredible although they looked photoshopped this week (dodge tool anyone?)

I didn't see the preview for next week but as usual, I am excited.

As for Isis, which I thought I should mention since I stated she was one of my favorites, I do think they sent the right girl home. Even though I didn't want her to go and I really did not care one bit for Samantha this week, her photo OR the runway (is she stupid? She was told NOT to do that but she still does it. For that alone she should be sent home.) I still think Isis has had no real spark the past two episodes... it was the right decision although I wish it hadn't been...

[litzie]

Megan
She was eliminated way too soon

Wow, forgot all about Megan! Plus there was the whole one twin was bi reveal that cycle...that was fun!

No, I definitely agree with you, Clark really stepped up her game this week. As did Analeigh, which made me SO happy. Her walk is really great and it gave me hope in her again, after the first challenge! I'm glad she finally got some confidence

I think Lauren Brie should have been called first and then Clark... I am really starting to like Lauren Brie a lot even though we don't really see much of her outside of panel/photoshoots.

Yeah I'm thinking Lauren Brie's edits and lack of general screen time mean she's not going to be in the top three. She is good though, even if she weirdly has no eyebrows at all - she does kind of have that whole model/blank canvass thing going.

I'm glad Analeigh did better this week, I really like her.

I was chanting in my head "hannah hannah hannah" when they were about to announce the girl to go home. She was just a train wreck on the runway and none of her photos have been very good. When they played the flashback of photos at the end, it just confirmed what a DISASTER that girl was.

And she was such a... actually, she probably didn't mean any harm in anything she said, but she came across as an insensitive bitch. She was probably just really naive and ignorant. Coming from a small town in Alaska and all. With no electricity. Or cars. Or MIRRORS.

Yeah seriously.

I kinda wondered if they picked her cuz of Sarah Palin, but then I realised casting for the show had to have taken place way before the VP nomination, so never mind!

I'm so over the whole smile with your eyes and look fierce

We get it, fierce makes a top model blah blah blah. Now give us some entertainment and some outrageous photoshoots

Dude. Seriously. I love/hate it when Tyra gives the girls advice in panel...and she goes, don't smile like this [model pose], smile like this [totally identical model pose]! oy.

I don't like Clark at all. Even this weeks episode didn't convince me. She had one good photo but I think that was only because most of her was under water. All we saw was from her eyes up, which means most of her was hidden. LUCK, I say.

Dude. Totally.

My favorites this week were definitely Analeigh and Lauren Brie. I am so, so, so happy that Analeigh stepped up her game. Thank you! She is such a cutie and I think she looked amazing on the runway!

Lauren Brie is always amazing her eyes are incredible although they looked photoshopped this week (dodge tool anyone?)

they must photoshop ALL the photos so very much...I wonder what they'd look like straight?

[Leloo]

Wow, forgot all about Megan! Plus there was the whole one twin was bi reveal that cycle...that was fun!

Oh yeah! I almost forgot about that... she was the better twin as well, even though I never really understood their appeal

(just saying out of the two, Michelle was the better one)

Yeah I'm thinking Lauren Brie's edits and lack of general screen time mean she's not going to be in the top three. She is good though, even if she weirdly has no eyebrows at all - she does kind of have that whole model/blank canvass thing going.

I'm glad Analeigh did better this week, I really like her.

I read somewhere that the J's really like McKey... and that they have been dropping hints on who will be the winner all through the cycle so far, but most have been edited out. Which leads me to believe that when they DO mention McKey, it's one of those hints... they mention how much they like her, quite a lot. Much more than I would like.

I do like her face but something about it bothers me, I don't know what exactly yet....

I am also worried abotu Lauren Brie not having too much screen time. I am sure they will turn on her and say "you started out so FIERCE and now you're just standing still... not evolving" blah blah blah, just as an excuse to send her home, because she's not causing enough drama
I hope perhaps she will open up a bit more and make herself noticed outside of panel/photoshoots...

Dude. Seriously. I love/hate it when Tyra gives the girls advice in panel...and she goes, don't smile like this [model pose], smile like this [totally identical model pose]! oy.

Have you practiced your Tyra impersonation? That was spot on

No really, I hate when she gives them advise. She looks so STUPID! YES WE KNOW YOU USED TO BE A 'SUPER' MODEL! But you're not anymore. Times have changed.
I know she probably know A LOT. I mean, she was working as a proffesional model for a long time, I'm not questioning that she has knowledge of the industry. But she ain't really preparing these girls for the same kind of work she used to do as a model. None of these girls will even get signed as a "serious" model. So few previous contestants are actually working as models. And Tyra can't not know this

Oh well, she can keep up her little charade... we will still be watching

they must photoshop ALL the photos so very much...I wonder what they'd look like straight?

They had this in one of the cycles... I think 4? They showed the girls their photos raw... and these were close-up without makeup too