It’s All Greek To Me!!

Hello fabulous fans!

I can’t believe we are down to just five girls!  We can hardly stand the wait to see who will be America’s Next Top Model All Stars! This episode starts off in Crete and we see Dominique’s best photo from last week.  She is really excited to continue fighting for her chance to win.  Angelea talks about how Dominique is not All Star material and she feels she took a better picture.  Lisa says that Allison is her biggest competition because she can do something as simple as ‘blink’ and the judges freak out.  Lisa says she brings the whole package as opposed to Allison who looks ‘dead’.  Laura says Angelea should have more confidence.  She says that she doubts her abilities and doesn’t trust herself enough.  Tyra mail comes and tells the girls that the next day they will meet with the judges.  Laura says she is scared of what that might mean…she is worried because she was in the bottom two last week and doesn’t want to go back there again this week.

The girls arrive at a posh bar to see Miss J and are told that they will all be judging each other as if at a casting.  Dominique is called a little bit country, but a white girl with sass.  They say Lisa’s walk is too sloppy and Lisa talks about Angelea’s bad attitude.  The girls are really harsh with one another and you can tell that it is an eye opener for all of them.  Laura gets asked who she would pick to NOT win All Stars and she refuses to answer because she would never say one girl didn’t deserve to be there.  Dominique answers the question and says that she thinks Angelea lacks in confidence.  She says she doesn’t believe in herself that she loves her and sees so much more in her.  Dominique starts to become emotional. Laura pipes in and tells Angelea that she is guarded and also starts crying.  Angealea is furious and ‘not trying to hear’ all their feedback.  She says the girls don’t expect her to be anything other than ‘hood’.  Miss J says it is a good time for her to take her turn and talk it out, but she says that she feels very attacked and is upset that they won’t let her get a word in edgewise.  She says she can’t defend herself and when she does, they say she’s angry.  Angelea walks out of the casting furious and swears at all the girls.   Angelea says she doesn’t believe that the girls care about her at all and that if she is guarded she has every right to be.  She says a girl will back stab you in the back to get to the top.  Miss J asks Angelea who has the least potential to become the ANTM All Star and she says none of them have the potential.

Miss J asked the girls to write down who has best runway walk, the best portfolio and overall star quality.  Angelea says she is not looking for validation from anyone.  Dominique says you have to find a way to learn that you will be hurt in this business.  Miss J announces that the overall weakest model is voted as Allison and the girl who is the strongest is Laura.  Laura is really happy to hear that she has won and feels good about it.  Lisa says the girls put Laura first because no one feels threatened by her.  Allison is really sad to have been voted the worst and is determined to do as well as possible.

Miss J tells the girls that Crete socialite Twylem Pyper is going to take the them out on a yacht and show them a good time.  Twylem asks the girls all about the competition and they tell her they never know what is going to be thrown at them.  They all go swimming and then out to a club for an amazing night on the town.  The girls note how much Twyla drinks, while some of the models don’t drink at all.  Allison keeps taking the shot and throws the alcohol over her shoulder, while Lisa, who has been to rehab, chooses not to drink and says she wants to be clear headed.  Angelea keeps to herself and talks about how the  biggest obstacle she has to overcome is herself. 

Next day the girls wake up to Tyra mail and see a picture of Greek goddesses,  but no explanation.  The girls arrive and see Mr. Jay,  standing among some Greek ruins.  The girls are told that they are going to model fashion accessories that recreate a variety of ancient Olympic sports.  Mr. Jay announces that Nigel Barker will be their photographer and the girls are very excited, although some of them are more nervous because he is a judge.  Nigel says it is important to embody incredible classic athleticism in their shoot.  Dominique is given a javelin and follow through and is careful not to skewer anyone!  She is put in a beautiful turquoise dress and looks amazing but is confused as to which end to use!  She tries different poses but has a tough time.  Nigel says she doesn’t translate her personality well in her pictures.

Dominique and Nigel

Allison is modelling with a purse and has to try and imitate throwing the purse like a discus.  She has a hard time and then starts to get more comfortable towards the end.

Allison

Lisa looks incredible with gladiator shoes and a stunning black dress but has to model hurdles.  She is worried because she doesn’t want to jump anymore, particularly because she has done that in previous shoots and been criticized by the judges. Nigel says she shouldn’t play it safe and should give it all she has.  Lisa loses her inhibitions and does as much jumping as she can and her shots go over well.  Mr. Jay says she jumped into the moment and he believed the moment.

Lisa

Laura looks amazing and is posing with bow and arrow.  She has a net over her face and has to model through it instead of hiding behind it.  She does extremely well and both Mr. Jay and Nigel love her.   

Laura

Angelea is modelling shot put and is given a shell to pose with.  She says she likes being the underdog because she will just keep fighting.  She has no idea what the sport is and Nigel demos how to do it.  After repeated attempts, Nigel has to physically pose her to get the shot he wants.  He says that she has no flow or elegance and wasn’t projecting confidence.  She knows she doesn’t perform well and feels nervous that she didn’t get great pictures.

Angelea

During deliberation Allison gets mixed reviews while they all love Laura. Lisa does well and Dominique does not give enough 'Greek goddess'.  The judges say that Angelea has the potential to become a star…but has to work very hard to make it more natural.  Miss J talks about how angry she was during the challenge and Tyra says that she is concerned that when Angelea has to get on the red carpet, she won't be able to handle the pressure of stardom.

Tyra announces that the top photo goes to Laura.  Allison gets second best photo and Lisa is third.  Elimination comes down to the two mortal enemies, Angelea and Dominique. Tyra tells Angelea that she has taken really nice photos but is not as strong.  She tells Angelea that when she breaks under pressure, it makes the judges nervous.

Tyra tells Dominique that she has taken beautiful photos week after week, but needs to be more memorable and find that extra something.

Tyra announces that Dominique has been eliminated!  I, for one am shocked!  I really thought Dominique would make it to the final three. Tyra tells Dominique that she has something special she just needs to be memorable too.  Dominique is disappointed but says her journey is something different and she is a survivor and will keep pushing no matter what.  She says she will stay true to her dream and who she is and with her determination she feels she can’t go wrong.  Next week the girls will be directed by Tyra in a photo shoot and the absolutely gorgeous Tyson Beckford shows up!!!

Until Next Time My Glamazons!

Cecilia J