By Jeff Long | Season AS2 | Episode 10 | Aired on 2013.01.03
The remaining four designers meet Carolyn on the Intrepid in the Hudson River. They meet four female veterans from all four branches of the armed forces. They are paired with each of the designers, who will design a look for a special event. They match the ladies with the designers beforehand. Josh has this lovely lady from the Army who had her leg amputated at the knee when she was in Bosnia. I have to say, Josh is at his most charming with her, and it's really fun to watch. Anthony Ryan designs for an Air Force veteran who wants a dress for her 40th birthday. Emilio's client is a Navy veteran. He feels very honored to be part of this challenge. His lady is going to her buddy's bachelorette party in Las Vegas. Uli's client is a Marine Corps veteran. She's going to a wedding.
Josh's girl tells him that she likes leopard, which seems like a perfect match. Emilio's girl loves yellow. Uli's girl says that she loves purple, but Uli says that she can't find anything, which seems a little strange. Anthony Ryan decides on a system for taking emphasis away from his client's bust, since she's what she calls a "boob hider."
When Joanna comes in to consult, she remarks that Uli is making the very same dress that she happens to be wearing. She also notes that Josh seems very inspired. He talks a little about how he has a brother in the military. Joanna asks him about it and it sounds a little like maybe Josh hasn't had a lot in common with his brother and him being on the show did a lot to bring them together.
When the ladies come in to be fitted, Anthony Ryan has a lot of fit problems. Granted, the lady has a really large bust, but it's a problem. Josh and Uli seem really confident.
I'd like to take this time to say that 2013 is ALL about Jennifer Hudson and I love her so much on the new Weight Watchers commercials. Smash can't start soon enough.
So Katie Holmes is the guest judge this week. I wonder if I will ever care about anything she has to say ever again. The other guest judge is designer Carmen Marc Valvo. I wonder if he got picked on with that name. Uli's dress looks great. Everyone seems almost shocked about how good it looks. Emilio's dress is cute too. Honestly, I don't hate Anthony Ryan's dress in its final state. Josh's dress is cute and shows off her legs, which I think was a great idea. Also, he made something for her service dog to wear!
The judges are wild about Josh's look. Georgina had a few problems with Emilio's execution and Isaac agreed with her. I can't tell, but it feels like they work kind of hard to have problems with Uli's dress. Wow, y'all, Isaac completely stands up for Anthony Ryan during the judging. He essentially tells everyone to shut up.
Joshua wins the challenge! This is his first win! Uli is safe (should have won). It's down to Emilio and Anthony Ryan. Well, we know that Isaac wanted Anthony Ryan to win, so it will be interesting to see how this goes. Anthony Ryan is... safe! But, Emilio is safe too! I did not expect this. Wow. Carolyn just says that they didn't see any reason to eliminate anyone this week. Gosh, I can't help but be happy about this.