We've Got Our Top Model Winner: Whitney!
Well, we've got a winner and she's our first plus-sized full- figured juicy booty top model - Whitney!
We got to watch the final episode (along with the Seventeen Magazine cover unveiling) with the three final contestants sitting right in front of us! Hearing and seeing their reactions to what was being played on screen was priceless.
The show started out with Anya, Fatima and Whitney in Rome and their next challenge was to shoot a commercial and print ad for Cover Girl. Anya's nerves started getting the best of her and she broke down while getting her makeup done. We got the scoop (although it seemed pretty obvious from the editing) that she was also battling a cold on top of it all. All three of the girls seemed to struggle with their lines (Anya practically put her hands in front of her eyes when her commercial was being shown at the screening) but Fatima's best take came out the worst. The Cover Girl print ad was much stronger for Fatima and Paulina even commented that Whitney's ad showed brilliance for the first time. When it came to critiquing Anya's photo, Paulina wasn't as impressed. She scoffed and said Anya looked "stupid" in the photo - like she was thinking about fields and pastures. We were a bit offended by this remark and judging by the look on Whitney's face, she didn't approve of it either.
In the end, it was Fatima who would be sent home before the final runway show. The entire audience cheered loudly as Anya and Whitney went to retrieve their photos from Tyra. Claire, who made an appearance along with Lauren, Katarzyna and Atalya, came up to hug Fatima.
The final runway show had the girls walking the catwalk in some hot Versace gowns. Whitney's pink ensemble looked like something Victoria's Secret might put out. It probably helped that her hips were swinging from side to side. Anya had some problems with the second dress she wore since it was so tapered towards the bottom. Both of the ladies did an incredible job - and in a shocking twist, the judges actually had nice things to say for once. It was hard to tell who the winner was going to be, although some of us speculated that Tyra was really intent on having a full-figure model as the winner.
Turns out, Whitney did get the Elite modeling contract, Seventeen Magazine cover and the glory of being named America's Next Top Model. To be honest, we were a little bummed that Anya didn't win (and from some of the comments we got from the past contestants, they weren't happy with the decision either). That being said, we do think Whitney is gorgeous and will be a great role model for all the girls who aren't twigs - which is most of the population.
Congrats to Whitney and to all of the contestants for even being chosen to compete! What did you think of the episode? Are you happy with who won?
Comments
i am so happy that Whitney won cycle 10. she was my favorite from the beginning!! i'm happy that anya didn't win, or dominique, because i hated her! whitney is the first full-figured girl to win america's next top model, and she really truly deserved it! Love ya whitney!!
Posted by: Jenna | October 11, 2008 9:30 AM
i love america's next top model i loved danielle winning caridee winning and whitney i feel they are the best. great chose tyra keep it up (wow) :)
Posted by: kimberley | June 20, 2008 1:31 PM
YEAAHHH.. best decision ever.. YEAH WHITNEY!!
Posted by: Takhay | May 19, 2008 3:00 PM
I was BEYOND THRILLED when Whitney won! Not only is she the a gorgeous and talented model, she doesn't look like she eats carrot sticks for dinner. I'm seventeen, and I've been recovering from anorexia for 2 years. Several friends and many more girls that know of have/have had eating disorders. We need more healthy-looking (role) models like Whitney!
Posted by: Faerie | May 16, 2008 4:03 PM
whitney i am so happy you won American Next Top Model you are gone to be the best role model and i have you on my myspacepage keep cool congrads
Posted by: Saparina | May 16, 2008 12:14 PM
you haven't put up our podcast yet, but I have already listened to it and wanted to say one thing, I thought that anya didn't look that fierce on the catwalk, she got better towards the end of each walk, but I totally thought she had a blank look in her eyes, although I also thought that Whitey WAS bouncing a little too much, I thought she looked a lot fiercer. To tell you the truth I didn't really think any of their walks were AMaZING. I am really glad that Whitney won though, I really like her, although I also think the Anya was just as good as her.
Posted by: Amanda | May 16, 2008 5:34 AM
I really thought anya was going to win since she looks like a model is expected to look but I'm happy Whitney won. She is beatiful and is a great example of the diversity of beauty. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Congratz Whitney you are an inspiration!
Posted by: yisa | May 16, 2008 12:15 AM
congrads whitney!! its so great having a role model like you out there!!
please please start a new casting call my only option in life right now is to become americas next top model
Posted by: Sheila | May 15, 2008 8:27 PM
what is the name of the first song they played in the vercase runway show?
Posted by: Anonymous | May 15, 2008 4:41 PM
Yes, i'm so happy. the first plus size model to win america's next top model!! Representing!!OH YEAH!
Posted by: Denasia | May 15, 2008 3:21 PM