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Top Model Makeovers: Sugar and Spice, and Everything Nice (Except Renee)


This season keeps getting better and better! While we'll miss Cassandra -- she seemed like a genuinely nice and uplifting person -- we're too busy loving some of the other girls to get too crushed over her departure.

Finally, it was makeover time (squee)! For the most part, the makeovers were a giant improvement. Whose was your favorite? Natasha went from frizzy Barbie to kewpie doll. Cassandra was working that Afro. Whitney's long locks really were Beyoncé-esque. A darker color really suits Sarah. Jaslene needed some of the weight taken out of her ultra-long mane. Even Renee didn't look half bad with her short hair (we actually like her look... until she opens her mouth). Diana, well, still looks like Diana.

Poor Jael! Who thinks that Tyra asked for Jael's hair to be redone to manufacture some drama, since there really weren't a ton of tears over the makeovers? If we were Jael, we'd be crying, too -- all that pain for NOTHING? We do think she looks more authentically Jael with a shorter 'do, though. Long Rapunzel-y locks just wouldn't be right.

Brittany's whiny (or at least she's edited to look that way), but she continues to rock her photos. The girl isn't particularly striking in person, but she's high fashion all the way in every shot. Plus, she won the Cover Girl challenge, even though she had to take a moment to vomit (what IS it with The CW's reality shows and live-action vomiting? Exhibit A: last week's Pussycat Dolls premiere). Love how evil Renee tried to talk Brit out of participating, but sweet Sarah (who's growing on us) and awesome Jael convinced Brittany to do it -- and she rewarded them by letting them accompany her on the special photo shoot! Who annoyed you more: Brittany or Renee?

Speaking of Jael, oh, man, were we feeling sorry for her. Losing a friend under any circumstances is horrible, but losing a friend and having to hold your head up high and pose nude with ice cream in your hands? And STILL take a fierce photo? Well, that's something we hope we'll never have to experience. But Jael did it. And Tyra was into it because Tyra wants to see human emotion (she loves the tears!), but she also wants you to model through it. At panel, Jael kinda lost it for a minute there, but she stood firm about wanting to be there. Big bonus points for her. Tyra LOVES that stuff.

Whitney may not have it in her to be a Top Model: she continues to get skewered at panel by everyone but Tyra, who champions her weekly. But she showed a deeply compassionate side when she prayed with a grieving Jael, so we adore Whitney. She's beautiful inside and out.

Diana, you finally get some camera time and you're aligning with Renee? You're making us dislike you by association. Please, redeem yourself next week!

Other model musings... Natasha continues to amuse us with her ability to sell ANYTHING she does. Dauntless optimism or complete delusion? Only time will tell. Sarah seemed less annoying this week, and she takes great photos. And she's pals with Jael, so we love her (although everyone seems to be pals with Jael, really). Jaslene was cut down a bit from her perch, but she still has a few weeks in her, we think. Dionne is gorgeous! Where'd she come from!? The new s hort 'do totally brings out her striking jawline and high cheekbones. Suddenly, she's a stunner! As they said at panel, she's one to watch.

What'd you think of this week's episode? Were the makeovers a good thing? Did you like the candy shoot? Who's your favorite now? Discuss in the comments!

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one thing. . . i hate that pic of Natasha because of her facial expressions. sarah is to tall and skinny,and jael, well, i cant stand her whiney little voice that sounds like her mom wont get her a cool toy, and she whines about it. OMG!!!! i dont really like any of the girls this time. ho hum.

dear natasha your so hot
and sexy and by the looks
of it i dont get why Reanee
and jaslene are against you.p.s.Jaslene.........
UR
UGLY
BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh wow.... Thank god Brittany FINALLY left... i am at a complete loss how anyone else could stand her constant whining and compaining. And sure her photos are bad but really, shes no pretty everything about her is just so... wrong, her additude, her hair, her looks. Its also about time Jaslene gets the boot, her superior additude and constant dissing of the other girls get annoying, Plus she can't dress and is to skinny!... Everyones ragging at Dione for fighting with Renee but she was just being real... nobody likes a fake... though Renees change in additude has softened by dislike for her.

This is a very interesting season. The second the show ends I am there, once again, looking foward to next weeks show.

A little about the girls one the show ..... here we go

HMMMMM...

I will start with NATASHA, since she has been the one who has caught my attention the most. She is very determined. I can tell she wants this. She seems as if she a really big passion for modeling. One thing i notice about her is that she always believes in her self. She has a lot of self confidence.

JASLENE!!... I love that girl. Although it is clear she is not connecting with the other girls in the house, I can still see a wild, fun girl behind all that make up. i think she needs to be a bit more friendly and warm, and she would be perfect!

JAEL... seems like your typical, over the edge chick. Shes kool. She makes me want to stick my tongue out and scream ROCK STAR!!

RENEE... O-M-G... She needs to calm down. She seems as if she has tricks up her sleeve. I dont trust her. If i was on the show I wouldnt even make aquantance with her.

WHITNEY... shes cute. Why do her pictures come out so horrible? At first i thought it was bad make up. Then I thought o0oooo yeahh, shes a plus size model. I love the way she looks in EVERYTHING but the pictures she has taken in the past.

BRITTNEY... she just takes good pictures. Shes OK. Shes not all that to me. Maybe if her personality was a bit more cooler.

SARA... hmmmmm...hmmmm...shes ok... thats about all I can think of.

Deon... her seconds are ticking really fast... I hope she is next. She doesnt seem like a model. She seems as if she could be a pretty women walking down the street but not a pretty model walking down the runway.

My favourite contestant is Natasha.I didn`t like her before...but her last photos are stunning(hip-hop couple).I really think she can become ANTM.She got language barier,but there are many popular foreigh models in US

Jael, Brittany, & Whitney are my favorites, although I hate jael's whiny voice!

Renee is so snotty! She thinks the world revolves around her!

I don't see why Diana had to leave. Her photos were great. But I think the two reasons why she left were that the action picture and the reason she gave Jay when he asked her why she wanted to be here. She said, "Just cuz."

I know everyone hates Renee- but I love her to death! She looks the best out of all the girls and she had a baby...don't you think being away from your family would put you a little on the catty side? Seriously. She can dish it out and she can take it. She's got the looks to back her up- whereas practically all the other girls only look good in photos and tons of editing. I think Renee is the one to watch- and hopefully the one to win.

i really love this picture of natasha is probably one of the best of all her pictures, she's improved a lot but i stil think she can give a lot more and i think her eyes a bit too chinky but overall is a very nice picture.i also just wanted to say that i really think renee needs to ask herself why she is in this competition is it just because she needs the money for her family or because she really wants to be a model, if its because of the money then she shouldn't be there especially judging people so much, she is, however, very good looking and she has much potential she just thinks too much about what she should do or how she should pose during pictures or challenges because she is constantly thinking about being better than everyone else.

I just love Jaslene, Jael, and also Whitney

THE GIRL THAT I DON'T LIKE IS RENEE. RENEE IS TWO-FACED SHE HAS A GOOD SIDE AND A BAD SIDE. YOU DON'T KNOW WANT SHE IS GOING TO DO NEXT ME MAYSELF I JUST DON'T LIKE THE GIRL AT ALL SHE PICKS ON EVERYONE IN THE HOUSE,SHE THINKS THAT SHE IS BETTER THAN EVERYONE. SHE ALWAYS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY IF SOMEONE WINS THE CHANGES I JUST HOPE THAT SHE WILL CHANGE BUT I KNOW THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPNED ANY TIME SOON, BUT SHE BETTER STOP WITH HER ATTITUDE SHE JUST MAYBE THE NEXT TO BE ELIMINATED WITH HER VERY VERY BAD ATTITUDE AND HER ATTITUDE WILL SHOW IN HER PICTUERS AND ANOTHER THING I DON'T LIKE ABOUT RENEE IS HOW SHE TRY'S TO BE YOUR FRIEND AND THEN THE NEXT SHE'S MADE AT EVERYONE IN THE HOUSE. IF SHE DIDN'T WANT TO BE THERE THEN WHY IN THE "@!@#%^#@" DID YOU AUDITION. I THING SHE DID IT FOR THE MONEY OR IS IT JUST BECAUSE SHE WANTED TO BE ON THE SHOW,JUST LAST WEEK SHE WAS TELL HER HUSBAND TO COME AND GET HER SHE DIDN'T WANT TO BE THERE JUST MAKE UP YOUR MINE RENEE AND LET THE OTHER GIRLS DO IT IF YOU CAN'T.

I am so so so disappointed w/ ANTM!!! How could Felicia be eliminated? Although Jael is sweet and fun to watch, it is very clear she had the worst photo for the 4th week. So I guess U have 2 have emotional problems and cry a lot of tears to keep a slot on ANTM. What's up with that!!!??!!! Well, my family and I are done watching for this season!

great season... i absolutely love brittney, she is a model, her pictures are amazing and she has a great body. i loath renee, her attitude makes her ugly. she has no right to think she is better than every body in the compitition.. honestly she is not model material, she isnt even pretty, not to forget to mention she has short legs.
jael is sooooo cool i would love to hang out with such a girl. all i know is all the girls are sweet except renee BOOOOOO.

omgsh, i LOVE ANTM. i think that jael should definitley win, she`s a great model. i don`t like jaslene or renee.

Wow, this season of ANTM is one to remember! Last weeks photoshoot was really fun, and for the most part, eveyone's pics turned out great. Although I loved Jael, Sarah, and Brittany's shots, Natasha's was absolutely stunning! She has so much potential and is really deserving of winning...who couldn't love her?! On the other hand, Im not so fond of Renee...she really needs to losen up and worry about herself!
xoxo

Wow i luvv ANTM!!!....Itsz alreadii da 8th cycle, it went by so0o0 fast!!...My 2 fave gurlsz diz season iz: Jaslene, nd Jael. (I think datsz how u spell der namesz, but u noe wat namesz im tryin 2 say.)....LOLSZ. Also da person dat i hate diz season would have 2 b Renee..OMG she iz a bitch, nd a babi...nd shesz jelous of everybody (she needsz 2 go home!)...But enywaysz, i luvv da photoshootsz dat all cycle's da gurlsz have been takin...alot of da picsz cum out maddd nice =]. Wen i turn 18 if top model iz still on i am so auddtion!!! =]...xoxoxo =]

I dont understand how people can like Jaslene, she belives she is better than the other girls, it seems that she feels superior when she is not. In my opinion the best model materials are Jael, felicia, sarah and Dione.

Well I am all the way in the Bahamas and my favorites are Jaslene & Felicia. This is Jaslene's second time around and she is fierce. She wants this bad and I admire her determination. Felicia on the other hand, I'm not sure yet on why I like but there is definitely something about her that says Winner.

Time will tell.......

Okay, so this weeks episode was a little disappointing to me. I'm glad that Diana and Whitney got a little more camera time, but seriously why would she hang with Renee?

Jaslene:Gorgeous as usual totally one to look out for.
Diana: Pretty girl but cant show off her body.
Whitney: ditto
Dionne: She surprised me this week and I love her hair. I wouoldnt say she is one to look out for yet, but I'm keeping my eye on her.
Renee:Why is she still her?
Sarah:Not my favorite, but is getting better ever week.
Jael: Well shes just Jael
Brittany:Takes amazing photos but cries too much.
Felicia:Little too hip hop star not enogugh model, but she is graceful
Natasha: ummmm lets just say shes gorgeous but cant take a photo

i like britany more than ne one else

I think that Dionne is definately one to keep an eye on. She takes awesome shots and it is easy to admire the fact that she really hasn't been bitching...like some girls(i.e Renee) Dionne is quiet but strong competition. But speaking about Renee, she needed an attitude makeover to go with the new do. The girl has a spiteful, selfish, jealous mean spirit that the camera captures..doesn't she realise that jealousy makes a person appear less beautiful than they actually are. She needs a reality check. Jael is cool but at times it is tiring to hear her slurred speach, one must be articulate if one wants to be a public figure. Whitney is absolutely beautiful- both inside and out- from what is shown on television and that attitude can take her far.Brittany takes beautiful and creative shots, however she needs to toughen up a little cause she won't survive in the world of high fashion and Jaslene has great model potential but she needs to be a little less tough. Felicia is just graceful and she knows how to use her body to its full potential(another one to look out for. Natasha is kinda weird but alright. The girls are pretty cool this season with the exception of Renee. I thought Melrose was annoying last season but that was because she wasn't really humble and she had to put her mouth in everything, but Renee this season is worst, if she would spend half the time working on herself as she does complaining she would do so much better. But I don't see that happening, so the judges should just hurry up and get rid of her.

Renee-whiny bi---
Dionne-love her (shes 1 2 watch)
Cassandra- i didnt think she was model material
ditto for Whitney and Diana and it has nothin to do with their weight -bad pics
Brittany- FIERCE photos HORRIBLE hair
Jael & Jaslene- my favorites
not to much to say bout the rest oh
Nastasha-weirdo she look kinda stumpy to me

i like to watch atnm for the makeovers. i love to hear the girls in their interview claim i'll do what it takes and than cry boo hoo about the new look and opportunity they are given I wish I could get a makeover with my hair done ....the girls who talk about the others girls...sad and insecure..if you are unstoppable and confident then be that instead moany any whiny about everybody else

Personally, and this is my personal opinion. I'm not going to say that Renee is a bit**, because I don't know her, but from what I've seen, she is a hypocrite. I mean your complaining about someone else complaining.... I mean seriously. My favorite is Jael. I think she takes awesome pictures and has a great down to earth personality. If and only IF she makes it to the part of the show that the models have to do the commercial.... simply Natasha and Jael will be cut out. Jael's voice, to me, would not work in a Covergirl commercial. Don't you think? Jael is my personal favorite, based mostly on personality. I can't tell who is going to win but I feel that Renee won't because she is going to complain about something and get into a fight and then get all riled up and mess up at a photo shoot. Whitney's face in photos....... scares the hell out of me to say the least... lol. Renee is one of those girls who hate those better than her. She knows who is a threat and who isn't, so she hates those that are better, and makes peace with those that she thinks aren't competition like Diana... do you see what I am talking about? Oh and Natasha is... kind of slow in a way about certain things maybe because it's where she is from, but she takes good pics and thats what makes you a model. She needs to stop thinking about her modeling so much when it doesn't need the little brain power she has got. All and all the one that I think is strongest right now is Brittany.

**Yasmene**

Honestly, Renee is getting on my nerves. Yeah, she have some of what it got to be America's Next Top Model, but there's got to be communication when it comes to modelling, right? Why does she have to hold such an attitude? Trying to convince Brittany out of the challenge? What is she thinking. She is hella devilish.

I totally love Whitney's new locks and Jaslene's wavy hair. I believe Jaslene, Jael, or Brittany might be the Next Top Model.

I think Brittany will win, she has it in her to be a top model. I don't like Renee even though she's good looking, but she's constantly complaining and obviuosly jealous. I think everybody expect her was trying when they annonced Cassandra was out.

I just sent the blog with my favorite top three Jaslene, Jael, and Brittany... Can you please put my Information in for me I forgot to fill it in... Thank You... And you can u tell Tyra I love her and both her shows. She's a very positive role model.

I LOVE ANTM!!! I knew this cycle was going to be to my liking and very interesting; especially since I know the first girl to be sent home. I already have my favorites. Jaslene: I love Jaslene. her attitude, her walk, her look; she has it all. However, like the judges I feel she needs to start working having that model presence. She's a really beautiful girl with so much model potential. Jael: She's my second favorite; She mulatto... She so rocks!!! She takes awesome pictures and she's so laid-back unlike some of the other girls. My next pick is Brittany. Brittany take marvelous pictures; a little annoying because she's a whiner. I really can't stand whiners; but her pictures make up for it. I feel like these three, if they really put their all into this, they could make it to top three. I'm routng for them. Renee is annoying.... Pleae take her off!!! Between Whitney and Diana... I think Whitney should stay; Diana has the body, but doesn't know how to work it and in a way the same goes for Whitney. Her facial expressions are never matching up with the rest of her body language... Natasha... she's lost and I honestly don't think ANTM could help her find her way in those little bit of weeks. I doubt she'll be there much longer; I do like the way she handles constructive critizism... LOL... Last but not least Sarah and Dionne... not much to say... LOL... Felicia, shes cool. Takes very nice pics; Definitely agreeing with the judges. She's like a "CIARA DOUBLE". I believe she'll make it further though. Dionne, I'm glad you guys took that side ponytail out... The new look is cool. She's just really a mediocre model at this point. I hope my three make it to top three.

I felt that the Renee shots were fixed just to rile people up. I do not care for her. She's a phony. Jael, before the bad news, sounded like she was on drugs or something. She is strange. I think Brittany will win.

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