America's Next Top Model: We go from four to the final two
Don't cry, Chelsey - you've got one more chance to beat Ann!
This week we’ll cut the number of America's Next Top Model contestants in half and two models will be sent home, but not before we pay a visit to Vogue Italia, catch André Leon Talley in what could be the worst getup in ANTM history, and gaze at some pretty cool renaissance art.
And the Oscar goes to…
Okay, none of the final four will ever have to worry about making their Oscar acceptance, but we find it strange that so much emphasis is being put on personality when there clearly is such a lack of it in the first place. Acting coach Barbara Terrinoni arrives on the scene in order to help show the girls more expression and emotion and “be a lions” on stage.
Read on for motion editorials, ridiculous outfits, and the world's most boring vodka party.
Their acting lesson is an important one, one that will prepare them to meet the most important person ever to appear on ANTM. The girls are taken to Vogue Italia and they walk into the office of Franca Sozzani, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia. André is there too, dressed like the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz, but with a sparkly cape and weird, stormtrooper hat. How is THAT not Drek, eh, dude? André watches the meetings from the sidelines. Kayla is nervous but not a disaster. Chelsey talks the woman’s ear off but presents herself professionally. Ann tries to come out of her shell but still ends up saying very little and Jane is pretty much forgettable.
The winner of the challenge will accompany André to a private viewing of the original portrait of The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci and she’ll get to choose bring a friend to bring with her. Chelsey wins and brings Kayla with her. At the viewing, Chelsey is moved to tears but Kayla can’t be bothered.
Back at the apartment, Ann and Jane have their own Last Supper party with vodka. The saddest part is that even drunk those two aren’t any fun.
Where for art thou, talent?
Verona is the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet and it’s where this week’s shoot is to take place as well. And you can bet there will be drama. This time it’s not going to be just a still shoot, Tyra will be directing the models in a motion editorial. And it’s announced that two contestants will be going home at the next panel. Pressure!
While it seemed like it was going to be more difficult than your average shoot, the models did pretty well. Ann moved well and looked comfortable—they loved the head snap but we didn’t see it. Jane got into it and looked beautiful. Kayla showed who she was and Chelsey did great.
Two for the price of one
At panel they show the raw footage of each shoot and it’s easy to see which girls did the best. Chelsey shows diversity in her shoot. The camera loves Jane but she isn’t fluid. Ann is so unique and the judges continue to gush over her. We personally think she looks like she could use to eat a burger—but after what we’ve already seen, she probably eats burgers and whatever else she wants and is still rail thin. Kayla is realistic and photogenic but she needs to watch her angles.
It’s clear that all of the girls have come so far but two must be sent home tonight. We’re kind of shocked when Ann is selected first. After a painfully long rundown of the remaining contestant’s skill sets, Chelsey is finally, finally selected second. Tyra explains that Kayla needs to figure out how to work the angles of her face and Jane needs to get herself a personality. We’re so confused about how they continue to nail Jane for lacking a personality when it appears that talking to Ann is like carrying on a conversation with a wax houseplant.
What did you think about the judges’ ruling? Do you think that Kayla and Jane deserved to be sent home? Tell us in the comments.
Comments
I loved Jane she was my favorite from all the girls. Why did they sent her home? She was the most attractive as you could tell and had the better look to pose. Its just not right that the show eliminates the better top models.
Posted by: dase | November 19, 2010 11:04 PM
I don't think Kayla deserved to be sent home, she is way more talented than Ann. Every season the judges would pick on the girls apperance at panel and this season is when they should have. Ann never looks put together and always looks messy, especially her hair. I think it should have been Kayla and Chelsea or Jane. I don't think Ann deserved to make it to the final 2, she can't even walk or do a commercial, which is what they want and what this competion is based on. I think Tyra is too stuck on having the "ugly ducking" win this competion this season, even though other girls deserve it more.
Posted by: Molly | November 19, 2010 8:17 PM
kayla deserves to go through she is a beautiful girl.but if u put through kayla who would be sent home...?? they are all talented girls
Posted by: janika malcolm | November 19, 2010 2:20 PM
Why was Jane sent home?! She was the only attractive girl out of the four remaining models! This show is ridiculous. If I saw Ann on the street I definitely wouldn't think she was model material. She seems nice but come on! People shouldn't vote her to the top just because they feel sorry for her. Jane has natural beauty and talent. She should NOT have been eliminated.
Posted by: Amanda | November 18, 2010 2:25 PM