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This week, the girls take a trip on the Fab Bus -- which is basically a fabulous bus -- for a fashion trivia challenge hosted by none other than season three's Toccara! She has a skinny microphone like Gene Rayburn, and I guess Ren kind of looks like Charles Nelson Reilly in the right light. The winning team (plus Raina, who serves as scorekeeper since she has the best photo last week) get to have a go-see with Bluefly.com, who are not content with solely having an accessories wall on Project Runway. Everyone on the winning team gets a $500 gift certificate, and Simone, who wins the go-see challenge, gets a $2,500 gift certificate and will be featured in Bluefly's spring campaign. The losing team must do inventory in a giant cage.
Meanwhile, there is drama in the house. I know you're surprised. As is usually the case, there's a fair amount of shit-talking. In this episode, it's directed at Brenda, whose maternal ways and Cynthia Nixon/Chucky hair are fair game for mockitude. Ren is privy to this shit-talking and so -- eschewer of drama that she is -- goes directly to Brenda and tells her about it. And then Anslee gets annoyed that Brenda is dramatically complaining about being a shit-talking victim, and the two of them have words. It really makes no sense, but shows us that stank has a new name, and it is Anslee. Ren also talks some more about her sanity and how being on this show isn't worth losing it.
The photo shoot for the week is inspired by dance. Troy Powell, a 10-year star of the Alvin Ailey dance troupe, gives the girls some moves to go along with their various dance genres, ranging from African to disco. Krista's ballerina is an unabashed highlight. Anslee gets to work "Get In Shape Girl" ribbons, while Alasia surprises everyone by turning it out in her interpretive dance shoot. At panel, we are treated to more wisdom from Andre Leon Talley, the first being that pointing your toe in an ankle-strap shoe is patently gauche. In other panel drama, Alasia actually wears her silver one-piece cutout swimsuit, and Tyra asks Ren point-blank if she wants to be there. Ren says that she does, which elicits some choice looks from the other contestants. Alasia has the best photo of the week, closely followed by Angelea. The dreckitude awards are given to Brenda and Ren, who land in the bottom two. As Tyra's giving her spiel, Ren admits that she's only there because she wants her mom to like her. Ren shit-talked her mom quite a bit earlier, so whatever good will was generated by her appearance on this show was probably short-lived. Tyra thanks Ren for her honesty, and then reveals that Brenda was going to stay anyway. Ren heads home and seems pretty happy to be returning to her life of drama-free dreckitude.
Want more? The full recap starts right below!Previously on America's Top Model: Nekkid photo shoots! Cha-chas were in full display, much to the horror of Mr. Jay. The judges saw a side of Alasia they wish they hadn't -- namely, the back side -- and made a lot of fun of her. Gabrielle was neckless and uninspiring and got the boot. Alasia and Ren battled it out in the Top Model house and Ren confessionalized about the potential loss of her sanity. A windy, rainy beauty shoot proved challenging for Ren and Naduah, who landed in the bottom two. In the end, a cultish past wasn't enough to keep Naduah in the competition, and she was eliminated. Eleven bitches remain!
The girls head back to their house after last week's elimination and see Raina's best of week photo displayed as visual art. Brenda tells us that her last photo shoot didn't go well, and we're reminded that Tyra told Brenda she looked like Rue McClanahan when side lit. Brenda misses her adorable daughter, and coupled with her drastic haircut, she's having a bit of an identity crisis.
Then there's Ren. She tells us that she was 93% sure that she was going to be eliminated. We're reminded that Nigel told her she looked like she was in an ad for H1N1 vaccine. Nigel's trying to keep up with ALT, which, nice try. Normally, Ren would have quit and left the competition, but modeling is her mom's dream for her. Lest you think this is already weird, Ren tells the other girls that she doesn't get along with her mom. Or at least didn't until Ren's mom found out she was going to be on this show, and then started being really nice. Ren interviews that her mom favors her brother, because he takes a freaking shower every once in a while. Meanwhile, Ren is a dirtball. Ren says that her mom took her to the mall to shop for nice clothes and promised to pay for them, but then totally took off when it was time to check out. To make things worse, she left because she got a call from Ren's rival brother. Ren says that she does enjoy modeling, but the majority of her misery comes from the house and the drama. She didn't know it was going to be like this. Cycle 14, is all I'm saying. Do a little research before you sign that contract.
Tyra Mail! "ur fashion knowledge can really take u places. or maybe not. Love, Tyra." Anslee takes a minute to tell us that basically anyone would die to be where they are. In the tee-shirted words of Wham, choose life. Anslee says that much of what they have to do is difficult, but as a 23 year-old mom, being sleep deprived and doing things at odd hours works for her life. Simone tells us that she's always wanted to be a model, and adds that leaving school was a huge sacrifice. She gave up $25,000 worth of tuition, but says that she gave it up for something amazing. And really, having half of your head shaved and slowly getting your confidence beaten out of you is priceless. Simone says she has to let loose and start giving the competition her complete all to go from the middle of the pack to the top.
The girls head outside where they find a bus waiting for them. But it's not just any bus -- it's the Fab Bus. One side's red and the other side is blue, and there's a big TV screen in back. And hey! There's also Toccara! She bursts onto the scene wearing a gold sequined dress and holding a long skinny microphone a la Gene Rayburn from The Match Game. I'm excited about what might happen, even though I know it will never compete with the brilliant "Snatch Game" from RuPaul's Drag Race. Though I would like to see Angelea try out a Carol Channing impersonation. Alexandra is excited to see Toccara in all of her plus-sized glory. We are reminded that Toccara is awesome and, in addition to being on Celebrity Fit Club, got major play in Italian Vogue.
Toccara announces that today the girls are all contestants on the Fab Bus. The Fab Bus opening sequence has a logo and some stars. It lasts all of six seconds and has catchy theme music. Toccara says that if she's learned anything about this business, it's that it pays to know about the industry that you're trying to break into. Thus, the girls will today be tested on their fashion knowledge. Krista tells us that she's a fashion junkie, so is excited. Raina, since she had the best photo at last week's elimination, will serve as the scorekeeper. The teams are assigned. The Blue Team is Krista, Simone, Angelea, Alexandra, and Jessica. The Red Team is Anslee, Tatianna, Ren, Brenda and Alasia. Anslee shit talks in an interview, talking about teammates/duds Alasia and Brenda. The first team who correctly answers five questions is the winner, and as their prize will get to go on a go-see to the headquarters of Bluefly.com. Toccara does a good job shilling for Bluefly and their 40% discount goodness. Ren is nonplussed. Whichever girl from the winning team most impresses the CEO and Creative Director at Bluefly will be featured in their spring collection campaign. Giant pink words on the screen assure us that this is a fierce prize. What's more, each team member will receive a $500 Bluefly gift card, and the winner of the go see will get a $2,500 gift card! Not bad. The losing team will get an un-prize TBD. Raina, due to the new best photo/challenge prize rules will automatically get to go on the go-see with the winning team.
The bus drives, and the girls get their first question. Which of these celebrity clothing lines is available for purchase on bluefly.com? Is it: a) Sienna Miller's Twenty8Twelve; b) Beyonce Knowles' House of Dereon; c) Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B.; d) All of the above. Anslee faces off against Krista and correctly guesses D, all of the above. One point Red Team! question: Which top model said she would not get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day? Ren faces off against Alexandra, and correctly guesses Linda Evangelista. I'm surprised that Ren knows anything about anything. If they had asked, "Upon which body part is shampoo meant to be used?" she certainly would have been stumped. The Red Team now has two points. Third question: How old was Tyra when she first began to model? Tatianna knows it's 15, and the Red Team is up three to zero. Simone is worried that the Blue Team is going to get bageled. She's up against Brenda on the question: Which of the following people is not a top fashion photographer? Is it: a) Bruce Weber; b) John Galliano; c) Annie Leibovitz; d) Patrick Demarchelier. Simone correctly guesses John Galliano, and the Blue team finally gets a point. And then Jessica gets them another point! And then Krista gets them another point! It's three to three.
The question sees Ren pitted against Alexandra: What should a model always have in her bag in case of a casting call? Is it: a) pair of nude underwear; b) breath mints; c) curling iron; d) earrings. Ren correctly guesses A, a pair of nude underwear. I guess that makes sense, though I might feel weird about having underwear in my purse all the time. Red is up four to three. The question asks which British supermodel was the first to popularize the "waif look." Angelea correctly guesses Twiggy, and it's tied again! The team to get a question wins the whole thing. It comes down to Simone against Brenda. The question is this: This iconic supermodel is currently the host of America's Top Model in Germany. The options are: a) Heidi Klum; b) Christie Brinkley; c) Iman; d) Cindy Crawford. That is so easy, but it takes Simone and Brenda a minute to think about it. Anslee wants to take violent action against Brenda, whom she seems to think is slow. It's true that she does have a bit of a blank look about her. Simone correctly answers Heidi Klum, and the Blue Team has won! Brenda is sad, but says she's not going to be a sore loser. Anslee wants to make Brenda sore in many ways, and says, "This bitch and me are about to have some serious fre
aking problems." As foreshadowing wears a five-inch stiletto, we head to commercials.
When we return, the Blue Team heads to their Bluefly.com go-see. They meet President and CEO Melissa Payner along with Creative Director Camila Hori. Melissa reminds the girls that they're each going to get a $500 gift certificate, and that one particularly awesome model will get a $2,500 gift certificate and be featured in Bluefly's spring campaign. The girls are dressed in Bluefy wears, and Raina is first to meet with Melissa and Camila. She walks, and Melissa tells us, "For us, spring is about really short shorts and short skirts. Your legs are really important." Is she saying that Raina is a little thick in the thighs? Hmm. Melissa's comment that she was most impressed by Raina's face goes to prove that theorem, I think. Jessica is , and Melissa says that the issue with her is that she's very, very thin. You just can't win with these bitches. They should just stick to the headless white mannequins they love so well. Camila goes on to add that Jessica might not be striking enough.
Meanwhile, the Red Team learns that, as the losing team, they're going to have to endure some sort of horrible punishment. They walk into what is known as "the cage," which is basically the place where inventory is kept. Bluefly copywriters Jacqueline Wahba and Urbi Medley tell the girls that they will be helping to weigh, unpack, and measure all of the inventory. One summer I actually worked for a company that did inventory, and I must admit that it kind of sucked. Though in this case I think there might be more integrity in the model grunt work than in producing such copy as, "Strut your stuff poolside or just lounge by the ocean in your smoking hot bikinis from ABS!" and "Be in the good graces of style by donning chic apparel from BCBGeneration." Anslee still holds a grudge against Brenda for missing her question, even though four other people lost out on their questions as well. It took a while to shine through, but Anslee is actually super stank.
Speaking of stank, Angelea walks for Camila and Melissa. They think she has a great personality and an interesting, striking face. It all falls apart, however, when they ask her to pose and sell what she's wearing. After she leaves they totally mock her poses and Melissa just goes, "No." Alexandra is described as "A very pretty girl. She has a beautiful, beautiful face. For a beauty editorial, she'll be just perfect." I think they totally just called her fat, too. Back in inventory land there's Ren, who looks and feels like she's been through a fire, after being in the house for only three weeks. She even misses her mom, whom she never misses. Because, as we heard earlier, her mom sucks. Ren wonders if her sanity and happiness is worth all of this. I kind of doubt that she's all that sane and happy in regular life, actually.
Back at Bluefly, Simone tells us that she's always been an overachiever at school, but would choose modeling over a strictly academic career. So would I, because it's way easier and you can make a lot more money. Smarts are for suckers. Try being born beautiful in your life. Simone walks for Melissa and Camila, and they love her. Melissa says that she has a sparkle in her eye and a beautiful face. Camila thinks that Simone is "maybe a little bit too, you know, athletic on the shoulders." Yeah, God, muscle tone is so gross. Simone's awesome legs get props, though. Krista is also impressive, and Melissa says that she understands her body and knows how to move. She and Camila think that Krista has a lot to offer, and that her passion for modeling comes through.
The Blue Team members gather to learn who has won the challenge. It's Simone! Jessica interviews that Simone is very peageant-y, so her win was a big shock. Shut up, toothpick. Simone thinks that she has potential in the industry, and just needs to take things a bit further. I personally love Simone, both because she's pretty and because she reminds me of Season 3's Kelle of the snout revelations.
Back in the house, Brenda announces that everyone in her room is going to bed in 30 minutes. Krista asks if she thinks she's the mother of the house. And then, hilariously, Krista interviews, "I was like, listen here, Geppetto." Because Brenda wants to be the puppet master. I don't know if that even makes a ton of sense, but "Geppetto"is my new favorite insult. As Brenda prepares to get some shut-eye, Alexandra cracks that she looks like Miranda from Sex and the City. They all act like this is a huge insult, which pains me on behalf of Cynthia Nixon. Angelea then says that Brenda looks like Chucky. Which, I guess I can see the resemblances of which they speak. I might add the Heat Miser as well.
Ren is in the room whilst all this is happening, and is appalled that they're being directly negative about Brenda's looks. And so what does drama-eschewing Ren do? She does what any pacifist who hates to stir up shit would do -- go directly to Brenda and tell her that the others are saying that she looks like Chucky Miranda. Brenda, who is having a hard enough time with the haircut business as it is, says that her feelings are hurt. Since Tyra chose this haircut, she thinks that it's like they're laughing in Tyra's face. Well...not exactly. But whatever you have to do to get through it, honey.
Brenda goes to the kitchen to complain to others that Alexandra, Angelea and Krista called her "ugly" because of her haircut. Strictly that's not true, though the implication was certainly there. Brenda says that Angelea thus needs to tell Tyra, "Fuck you, you made Brenda ugly." I would give Angelea $20 to make that happen, which she actually might accept. Anslee says that, as a fellow mom, she has some compassion for Brenda, but that generally Brenda is a bit of a head case. As Brenda repeats that the others called her ugly, Anslee says, "I don't think that she said you were ugly." Brenda insists that she was called ugly, and replies with, "Were you in the room?" And then Anslee freaks the fuck out. She says that she was just trying to make a comment, and that any time anyone says something to Brenda she comes back with an attitude. Anslee insists on the right to her opinion, and isn't going to take Brenda's crap. Ren stands there looking like she's having flashbacks of her parents fighting. Brenda tells us that she's not the bad guy in this situation, and that you can't trust anyone in the house. Brenda then talks about Anslee in the third person when Anslee's standing right there, which Anslee doesn't take kindly to. As the stank among white girls winds down, we head to commercials.
When we return, Anslee "apologizes" if she woke anyone else up that night, but is clear that she's not going to let anyone talk to her in a stank tone of voice. Ren applies her makeup and quietly says, "I've gotta get out of this house. I don't care how." I mean, I feel her, and yet somehow have nary a drop of sympathy.
Tyra Mail! "top models always need 2 b in step. Luv, Tyra." Confusion reigns, per usual. The girls head in their giant limo to a studio of some sort, where they meet Mr. Jay. He asks the girls where they get their inspiration. As they shout out, "My child!" "My mom!" Mr. Jay reveals that these are not the answers that he's looking for. Who knew there were right and wrong answers to the question, "What inspires you?" Jay was really looking for where they go out to find inspiration to bring to the photo set. He likes going out to the theater and museums and the ballet. And, let's be honest, Manhunt. Today, the photo shoot is inspired by dance. This explains the random guy at the barre. Each girl will portray a different dance genre. Brenda tells us that she's a horrible dancer, except when drunk, when she's a slightly less horrifying dancer. Jay introduces the girls to Troy Powell, a.k.a. the random guy at the barre, an Alvin Ailey star and dance instructor. Each girl will get one on one time with Troy, who will teach them moves for their various genres. Cade Martin is the photographer for the day.
The girls head to hair and makeup and Troy-time. Anslee is assigned rhythmic dancing, and looks like a really fab "Get in Shape Girl" commercial. She's up first, and Jay says that he's looking to see the girls interpret the dance in a fashion shot, rather than do precise steps. Jay wants Anslee to do something in the air, and so she jumps. He tells her that this is the kind of photo where you'd say that Anslee is pretty, but just missed the model boat. up is Jessica, who is salsa dancing. She looks pretty stunning, but it's unclear whether her moves are translating into good poses. Then there's Angelea, whose genre is moshing. Finally, she gets to let her aggression out in a controlled context! Jay asks if it's all about anger for her, and Angelea says that it's about pain. That can become a little less hard, Jay says, and Angelea's photos improve. Tatianna is in a crazy yet awesome tap outfit. Jay likes her energy at first, but it quickly drops. Not good!
Backstage, Alasia tells the manicurist that it's hard living with a bunch of females, but she's glad to be there so isn't complaining. Ren, however, is complaining. Though she does say that even though she can't stand what's going on in the house, she loves the photography, styling and makeup side of modeling. Does she like the modeling side of modeling? Unclear. Ren's genre is disco, and she has a pretty fab ensemble. She has one face, and about three poses. Jay tells us that he was convinced that Ren was a model when she came to the competition, but every week he becomes less inspired by her. After a while, he says, the judges will tire of her look and realize that her ability level is in fact subpar.
Alexandra is , and has breakdancing as her genre. She tells us that she's not normally a breakdancer, but is channeling Run DMC. I like it. Her posing is great, and Jay says that she exemplifies how to use dance as inspiration. Raina's genre is jazz, and I personally think she looks a bit ghoulish. Jay seems to love what she's doing, though. Brenda really needs a good picture, and is trying to keep her energy positive despite dagger-eyes from evil Anslee. Brenda's dance genre is African, which just seems unfair. She's pretty stiff, and Jay tells her to keep her energy up. Brenda is concerned that she looks aged. Jay says that it's important to listen to the judges, but focusing on how haggard you look isn't helpful at this moment. She gets on a trampoline, and lacks the basic rhythmic skills to jump on the count of three. Anslee is gleeful about Brenda's disastrous shoot.
Krista is , and is inspired by ballet. She looks like a crack whore in a tutu on a trampoline. It's crazy and great. Krista manages to make it work, and develops a whole new respect for ballerinas in the process. Alasia's genre is interpretive dance. She says that she's the youngest in the house, and isn't settling to be "just good." She acknowledges that she still has a lot of work to do. Simone's genre is hip hop. She's not surprised, since she figured each of the girls would be assigned something that is antithetical to their personalities. She has no idea what she's going to do, but looks pretty hot. Jay knows as she walks on set that she doesn't have any moves, but likes her initial carefree vibe. Once the camera starts snapping, though, she stiffens up and looks vacant. Jay asks her to do the running man. Bad call. But overall he asks her to be playful and sassy and have fun. She can't quite get there, and is really sad about disappointing him.
Finally there's Alasia, who is inspired by interpretive dance. To the surprise of everyone, she really turns it out. She tells us that Troy taught her how to put emotion into her body, and Jay exclaims that her shoot was gorgeous. She's thrilled, and that's a wrap!
The girls return to their house, and get the skull and crossbones Tyra Mail. Someone's getting eliminated. Ren tells the other girls that she misses her life. Raina asks Ren where she'd be, if she could be anywhere. Anslee replies for her: "In a bar, in Los Angeles." Ren tells us that this is the most hostile environment she's ever been put into. She doesn't think that people understand how hard it is. We lived through "Respeito," Ren. We know. Anslee points out with glee that Ren looks like she's going to cry. Ren tells the others to fuck themselves. Brenda tells us that she may not take the best pictures, but she'll be really mad if Ren stays over her, since Ren doesn't even want to be there. Tell it to Naduah as we head to commercials.
And hey! It's the CoverGirl Top Model Lounge! With past faves Bianca and Laura! Laura thinks that Ren should appreciate her hand-picked status, and says it's clear that she doesn't want it as bad as the other girls do. Bianca agrees, and says that the look is nothing without the drive. On to the girl, because there's plenty more.
When we return we head to panel. And dear Lord. How exactly to describe Tyra's ensemble? Camel toe in space? It's a nude tapered-leg jumpsuit with Star Trek shoulders and a sheer, low-cut panel in front that exposes the center of her dowdy brassiere. There is only one word for this: dreckitude. There are prizes, there are judges. ALT is still rocking the giant judicial cloak. Sean Patterson, the president of Wilhelmina, is the guest judge.
Jessica is first for critique with her salsa photo. Nigel says that it looks real, and like Jessica can dance, but it needs more emotion. Tyra agrees that it's nice, but says she'd like to see more fashion in the pose. It's too "on the nose." And then it's time for another important life lesson from ALT: a pointed toe in an ankle-strap shoe is patently gauche. Sean Patterson says that to have ALT tell you that anything is patently gauche is actually kind of a cool thing. ALT seems unimpressed, except with himself. up is Raina, and Nigel thinks her jazz photo is very cool. Sean says that there's some athleticism to it as well. Tyra tells Raina that she had ten best shots, and this is just one of them. Raina is kind of a ringer. Anslee is , portraying rhythmic dance. ALT does not like it, because she looks like an empty-souled waxwork. Not fashion. Sean says her face looks beautiful, but too conscious. She's another victim of being on the nose.
Simone and her hip hop shot are . ALT says that it's good, and that her patently gauche pigeon-toed legs work this time. Tyra doesn't love it, because it doesn't have the movement and aggression of hip hop and stayed in a safe place. Simone admits that she can't hip-hop dance, because she's secretly a white girl. Tyra's okay with that, but reminds her that she can spaz out and it's okay. Sean likes what's going on in the top half of Tatianna's tap photo, but notes that the bottom half is not so flattering. Nigel loves the close-up. Tyra says that Tatianna's film is really bad, but she manages to lu
ck into a gorgeous photo or two. That is a bottom two eulogy in the making.
we have Brenda, who is dressed like your run of the mill administrative assistant. Not that there's anything wrong with that. If you are or work for an accountant. Tyra tells her that the look is not doing her already age-challenged self any favors. Anslee loves this exchange, as you might well imagine. Brenda's African photo says "Saturday Night Live skit" to Sean. ALT adds that there's no sense of dance in the photograph and she might as well have just stood tall like a statue of a giraffe in the Serengeti plains. Tyra wishes that Brenda had moved her arms a bit more.
Alasia steps up to be critiqued and ALT exclaims, "Alasia, what were you thinking today!" Alasia takes off her jacket, as instructed, and ALT further exclaims, "Girlfriend! Darling! It's a swimsuit?" Yes, Alasia is wearing a shiny silver one-piece cutout swimsuit under her jeans. Dreck. I. Tude. But her photo is gorgeous! Lovely! Je t'aime! Her photo is as good as her outfit is bad. Tyra wants her to do interpretive dance for the rest of her life. Alexandra's breakdancing shot also draws raves. It's athletic and shows that she can move, according to Nigel. The only thing it's missing is her neck. With an extended neck, she would have completely rocked it. Angelea's moshing shot is also a hit. ALT exclaims, "Love it! Fa-shon!" Angelea says that at first she was thinking anger, but towards the end she shifted to pain. Sean is blown away that Angelea tapped into an emotion, because even some of his experienced models are still learning how to do that.
Krista is with her ballet shot. It works for Nigel. The bottom half of her body says ballet, and her face looks like a dream. Tyra adds that the awkwardness of her hands make it fashion. Finally, there's Ren. She was, of course, portraying disco. ALT thinks that the photo is very unsettling. It's not saying fashion. Sean points out that she has a great outfit on, but doesn't seem to feel the moment. Nigel adds that disco has to be one of the easiest genres to copy. Tyra say she's a little confused to why Ren only had an arsenal of four poses. Ren laughs that those were the only four poses she was taught. The judges are not laughing. Tyra says that at one point in the competition, Ren didn't want to be there. Ren replies that there's a lot of drama in the house, and she doesn't like it. Sean says he's there because Wilhelmina is giving a contract to the winner of this competition, which could change her life. And if Ren can't divorce herself from the house drama, it's disappointing to him as an agent. Tyra asks Ren if she wants to stay or go, and we head to commercials.
When we return, Ren says that she wants to stay. And that settles that, I guess. The girls leave, and the judges deliberate. The picture of Jessica is okay, but a bit obvious. Anslee's photo has no imagination. Her face is going for the gold, but her body doesn't even get the bronze. Simone has a faux, bogus confidence in her picture, and even Nigel would know how to do hip-hop. Alexandra is really impressive. Tatianna's picture drew mixed reviews. Krista's photo is a bit expected, but lovely. Angelea's shot is phenomenal. Ren's photo is a mess. Brenda is the "Dreck winner of the week...itude." Tyra says that the photo isn't as bad as everyone is saying, but it is missing edge. Raina's photo is sexy, and it would be high fashion if it weren't for the bowler hat. Alasia, in her photo, encapsulates everything Wilhelmina is looking for. However, in her silver lame swimsuit, she wouldn't get past Wilhelmina's receptionist. Or the lifeguard. And with that, the judges have reached a decision.
Eleven beautiful ladies, ten photos. You know the drill. The first name called and best photo of the week is...Alasia! Oh, good for her. She pledges never to wear her current outfit again. Angelea is called , followed by Jessica, Alexandra, Krista, Raina, Tatianna, Simone, and Anslee. This leaves Ren and Brenda in the bottom two. Ren has a big smile on her face. Tyra says that Ren was hand picked, and has all the goods. But does she have the wants? Ren shakes her head no. She says that she enjoys the industry, but thinks she's doing this for the wrong reasons. Tyra asks what those reasons are, and Ren says that she's doing this because her mom finally likes her, because she loves the show. Tyra asks how this makes Ren feel, and Ren robotically says, "I mean, either way I don't mind. I mean, if that's how I have to get my mother's attention then that's fine with me." That's...fucked up. I knew her claims of sanity were bogus. And Brenda was going to get a photo anyway. Tyra manages not to freak out on Ren about her lack of modeling desire, which I guess means she's got her meds regulated. Good for her. Tyra tells Ren to communicate with her mama about how all this makes her feel. I'm sure they'll communicate about how Ren made her mom sound like a total crack fiend throughout this episode, at least.
Ren packs her bags, and says that she stayed so long so her mom can actually finally shut up about how she never does anything good. That's, like, verbatim. Good luck mending that relationship! Ren says she enjoys shoots and the actual work, but even if this is a great opportunity, it's not her cup of tea. Good riddance, and try a hot shower once in a while!
week: Acting! And a Cover Girl challenge in Times Square! And a vampire themed photo shoot!