America's Next Top Model Ep. 5 (Aired 10-6-10)

This has to be the most outrageous challenge in top model history! None of them did it without stumbling and no model ever has to walk on a conveyor-belt. I get that they were trying to get the girls to maintain their composure but they could have come up with something else to distract them while on the runway. What is this Fear Factor meets ANTM?

This is the first photo of Chris that I really liked, she looks intimidating and the height establishes her dominance. She should have gotten best photo, I can't believe she was the only one who thought to jump.

I absolutely love this photo of Chelsey, she looks so devilish and sinister but I feel like I've seen her do this face before by bowing her chin down, I think she has the ability to step up her game.

Kayla rocked it again with her insane fiery hair!

I don't really feel that all the crap the girls are giving to Kacey is really just. I don't think she has done anything mean or obnoxious, and I thought it was noble of her to try to get to know all the girls a bit better even though they all said that they didn't like her.
Her face is weird in this photo, but I think that's due to photo-shopping effects. I love the energy in her body and how her arms are going in opposite directions. I see a lot of energy here and also superiority.

  Yes, Ann has an awesome photo...again, but she is just standing there and doing NOTHING??? I thought her expression was rather scared and unsure in this photo, but whatever, Tyra knows best!

Disappointments: I was sad to see Lexie go, even though she was one of the more annoying girls causing controversy, I really liked her look and thought it was unique. I think she has more potential than Jane. Jane doesn't have a good walk, has yet to have a decent photo, and doesn't have much personality. Considering that Lexie did quite well at the crazy runway challenge, I think she should have stayed.

Surprise: Isn't this a photo of Terra on the crazy conveyor-belt runway? Didn't she get eliminated a few weeks back? Wasn't that the dress Kayla was wearing?

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Dancing with the Stars Ep. 3 (Aired 10-4-10)

Audrina Patridge: She said she had to dig deep, but I would never think of her as someone who had much depth. I really liked the story that she and Tony constructed. She looked amazing as always. I don’t know if she has had any work done, like her friend Heidi, but I think she has a perfect body. She seemed to stall a bit which broke up the fluidity of the dance. Her expression was a bit blank but she had good eye contact with Tony. She moves well but I was so shocked by the judge’s scores, because I thought it was just okay.   

My score: 7

Brandy: Maks is treating her like his pony with all that smacking. I didn’t get that he was supposed to be her bodyguard, there seemed to be no story in the routine. She did a good job keeping up with Maks, and there was a fun energy to the routine. She uses her long limbs to her advantage, and really accentuates her movements. She did seem to run out of a bit of steam towards the end, but she did good overall, and her routine had pizazz.  

My score: 8

Bristol Palin: I feared we were going to have a Gosselin repeat because she seemed so scared. She needs acting lessons MARK! She hit her marks at the beginning which means she has some sense of musicality, but then she looked like she was walking through her routine. Her expression was very poised but never varied. It felt short, and uneventful. There is no oomph in her, Bristol the Pistol? I think she’s Bristol the Bore! And when did Mark get plugs in his ears? GROSS!

My score: 6

Florence Henderson: The Hills are alive with the sound of music! I could tell as soon as I saw her outfit what that she was supposed to be Maria from the Sound of Music, she even looks a bit like Julie Andrews. Edelweiss is my favorite song from the musical. It was so sweet to see her and Corky be romantic, I almost cried when she talked about her husband. It really helped her to draw from personal experience. She looked like a princess, the way she moved. The routine didn’t wow but she was so pretty and graceful! It was very simple and slow, but it was beautiful.

My score: 7  

Jennifer Grey: I anticipated her ripping off some of those clothes. I anticipated her struggling this week from the rehearsal footage. I was not into those crazy pants she was wearing. The routine looked a little sporadic, she stumbled through this one a bit. They threw in some fancy moves but she and it was cute, but I wasn’t blown away by their story. I love that they redid the segment of their routine to show the judges. Derek is so enthusiastic and so genuinely sweet.

My score: 8

Kurt Warner: They did not get an easy song to work with. Anna’s outfit was very Russian but then they had the British telephone booth, so that confused me. I loved how he compared himself to a tree, he is so funny and that he was willing to wear a tiara on TV. I always love Anna’s dresses, they are weird but beautiful! I don’t know if they really connected the story of the song throughout their dance, they just looked happy. His movement was very fluid but he looked a bit stiff up through his neck to me. I loved when Anna bit her flower when she heard Bruno’s comments and then threw petals at him!

My score: 7

Kyle Massey: He makes me laugh, but I didn’t know how they could incorporate his humor into a waltz and I’m glad they didn’t try. Lacey reminded me of Jasmine; I liked the purple on both of them. He impressed me with his gracefulness and how light on his feet he was for someone of his stature. It was very cute, sweet, and age appropriate! I really liked it! It was a great incorporation of the story throughout the routine. I am glad he is able to be serious and suave.

My score: 9

Margaret Cho: Her outfit looked like a rainbow barfed on her; at least Louis took off that atrocious headdress! I could not stop thinking it was going to be a gay pride routine! She mentioned pride in her rehearsal footage. I want to give her an A for effort, but I can’t.  She makes the most awkward faces, and she does not know how to move her hips! She looked very heavy and she stumbled. She was not light on her feet at all.

My score: 6

Mike Sorrentino: He is not even smart enough to understand the concept of the story of his dance. He is such a hopeless silly goober! Asking Karina if she is going to be a nurse? GIVE ME A BREAK! Use your brain for once instead of what’s in your pants to make decisions! It might do you some good to mix it up! At least he was supposed to be a bit robotic because he was very stiff and had very little movement in his body. Karina danced around him...again. He was channeling Gosselin’s walk/pose method. I did not understand the story at all. The best part of the routine was when they went inside the time machine/ spaceship…whatever it was…

My score: 5

Rick Fox: I thought it was cute how Cheryl told him his face did not make him sexy. I thought they had a good story. He had a bit of trouble with his hips, but he can shake his booty, but it was fun, vibrant, and sexy! It was a nice incorporation of story throughout of him being seduced and breaking free! I’m not surprised that him ripping off his shirt was last minute, he does have a tiny tummy he should get rid of before he decides to show that off again.  

My score: 8  

Surprises: At the beginning when the pro girl in red had her long skirt fell off too soon, it totally threw me off. 

Disappointments: I wasn’t really blown away by anyone, I tended to think that the judges where over scoring. There wasn’t much pizazz to any of the stories.  

Watch-ability: The humor and antics that take place in the rehearsal footage is almost more entertaining than the dances themselves.

Who is getting my votes: Florence: 1, Brandy: 2, Jennifer: 3, Rick:1, and Kyle: 3

Who should get the boot? THE SITUATION!!! Or Margaret…I’m all for gay pride, but the whole routine was just plain queer, as in odd, not homosexual…

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America's Next Top Model Ep. 4 (Aired 9-29-10)

Again, call me bias because I have a thing for red hair, but for me this was the best shot of the week. Kayla just looked the best for the undersea theme with that fiery hair! Princess Ariel!

I was glad to see Lexie redeem herself this week, even if she was a bit whiny, but I am surprised she was the only one who was nauseous. When you see movement in your peripheral vision, it is bound to make you feel (sea) sick!

I don't understand why Esther and Kendal are not featured more, I feel like they are never commented on by Jay or Miss Jay, and they are never featured in the show interviews! I don't know anything about them, it's like they are just floating in the background. They both seem pretty mediocre models to me but they should at least act like they have a personality.

Surprise: Yes, Ann's photo was gorgeous...again, but I would really like to hear someone else's name get called first. She reminds me of Heather from cycle 9 where she's rather awkward in person but then when she gets in front of the camera she barely moves a muscle and everyone thinks she looks awesome! ???

Disappointment: I was sad to see Rhianna go even though I think the judges were right that she wasn't giving them any variety, she showed so much potential at first. She seemed like a really sweet girl too.

Watch-ability: As a whole I really liked this photo shoot, and I thought most of the shots came out quite pretty! Plus, it looks like it's time for some drama as the girls *cough*Lexie* gang up on Kacey...

Dancing With the Stars Episode 2 Aired 9-27-10

Audrina Patridge: Oh no she’s having boyfriend drama? Poor baby… I was shocked that Tony was comforting her; I’ve never seen him be so sweet. She just looked so darn cute up there. I thought she had good posture. Tony was having fun with her, it’s nice for him that he finally he has a good partner. I think it’s funny that the dance studio is an escape from the drama in her life for her! The dance wasn’t super exciting but it was a good job! I’ve never seen Tony so excited! She is sounding more and more like a normal person! That was an epic moment in the Celebraquarium with Brooke; I can’t wait to see Tony’s shaved legs!

My score: 8

Brandy: I love that she messed up last week and no one could tell! Doesn’t every woman seem to butt heads with Maks? Do they pick feisty chicks be partner with Maks so that his butt-head side comes out or is he just really arrogant? Oh well…I still love him anyway! Their routine was cute but it was full with a lot of gimmicks and modern dance moves. It was a little weird, so I dunno quite what to think of it? I think it was too early in the season to give her a solo Maks… The judges scored her too high.

My score: 6

Bristol Palin: She is a pretty girl! Don’t make her ORANGE! What is it with the Oompa Loompa syndrome? Ummm… I will refrain from making offense comments about Sarah Palin here, J but I must say I do quite enjoy that accent of hers! They picked a cute song for her. She looked like she forgot some of her head bobs out of nervousness. She is trying really hard and has improved, but her body she looks stiff.

My score: 6

Florence Henderson: She’s so cute! She’s all star struck and excited for the competition! She’s so funny too! I liked her glamorous housewife outfit! I think her footwork was a bit off and not quite in sync with Corky’s., but, I liked the sense of humor Corky’s put into the routine (especially the end)! Can she be my grandma? She even winks at Len, how precious!

My score: 7

Jennifer Grey: I had no idea that she was a cancer survivor that is amazing that she found out because of the show. I was amazed by how she moves her body. I bet she feel sexier than she ever has in her life! Her moves are so sharp and I can’t believe how she can keep up with crazy-fast Derek. I was so impressed! She does a lot of emoting on her face. I loved how Tom sat down casually on the floor with them to receive her critique from the judges. I was worried that she might pull a Marie Osmand and faint, I have never seen anyone that exhausted after a routine. 

My score: 9

Kurt Warner: He’s funny and goofy but I think Anna is much more serious. That little moonwalk at the beginning was random. I didn’t like the outfits they were boring! I’m not a fan of Army print but they could have come up with a more exciting costume. I wasn't excited by their routine, it was a little blah. He did a good job, but there was no pizzazz to it. I thought he was better last week!

My score: 7

Kyle Massey: I know that he is young but in order to succeed, he needs to take this seriously and improve his diet. He is so silly, has his voice even changed all the way yet?  Lacey looked like a crazy ballerina prom queen, she always had the most fun with her outfits! I thought Kyle looked like he was wearing exercise pants! I think the little gags in their routine were actually incorporated nicely! Not as exciting of a dance as last week but I still liked it! I was surprised that Len said that he liked it since he is usually such a stickler.

My score: 8 

Margaret Cho: I’m glad that she is taking the dance seriously this week! She looked so cute! I’m glad they dressed her feminine. Her movements were a little bit herky jerky, and she had to look to Louis to remember the steps. She did struggle and have some missteps. She was not in sync with Louis, and seemed like she was having a hard time keeping up him. It was such a vast improvement from and I think the audience appreciated that! Louis’ and Margaret’s shade of their pink on their costume did not match and it was noticeable…ew!

My score: 7

Michael Bolton: Laryngitis? Please go home! Why oh why did they put him in that hideous animal print blazer? He was still whining this week, although he had more of a reason to whine, but at least he pushed through. The routine felt rather slow paced but at least he took off that awful blazer. He seems like he’s in good shape, but he still just doesn’t look sexy.  The audience was bored! His steps were awkward, and he looked loose and lazy. Bruno was WAY too mean, I felt really bad for him after that. I didn’t know they had a 3, I don’t think I’ve ever seen it before!!! That was WAY too harsh! He got out there and moved! He did not deserve a 3! Carrie Anne is right about Michael carrying stress in his body, you can see it! Poor thing needs to loosen up!

My score: 5

Mike Sorrentino: At least he is willing to let Karina boss him around, but he is too concerned with his image and looking “cool” at least in the “Jersey Shore” sense, to me he is still a complete goober! I have a feeling that he wouldn’t be working so hard if Karina wasn’t so pretty. Can we please use his name instead of his stupid “Situation” title? WTF? He looked like he was hopping up and down instead of dancing. And I saw a LIFT Carrie Ann! The whole thing was rather awkward!

My score: 5

Rick Fox: He is brave to do a dancing competition knowing he has a foot injury that ended his career. It was sexy and cheeky and you could see how much fun the judges were having while watching it. He is keeping up with Cheryl, which is impressive! He has really good connection to the music and his partner for an athlete. I loved it! I didn’t see any mistakes, but the judges are right it could have been a BIT sharper… WTF Judges? 7?

My Score: 9

Surprise: Giving a 3 to Michael Bolton??? Audrina stepped up her game and made me like her!

Disappointments: Both Kurt and Kyle’s performances were underwhelming compared to last week.

Watch-ability: Jennifer Grey was amazing again and I was SO impressed with Rick Fox this week.

Who is getting my votes? Rick: 3 Florence: 2 Audrina: 1 Jennifer: 5

Who should get the boot? Sorry Michael Bolton, I feel bad for you, but that routine was just bad to the bone! WOOF!

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America’s Next Top Model Cycle 15 (Aired 9-22-10)

Finally some makeovers! YES! Still the least amount of Top Model tears I think I have ever seen? Curious…

Thoughts: I like it when Tyra spends time with the girls because you get to see her genuine personality. I thought it was cute to see her get excited to see Liz and Sara's baby pics, aw!

It was very clear to me that Terra wasn’t strong enough for the competition or the lifestyle if she couldn't deal with being away from her mommy even though she has her sister there with her. Then the makeovers just totally pushed her over the edge…GOODBYE!

I love how Chelsey is willing to do anything for the competition. It shows how strong and committed she is, most girls would flip if Tyra wanted to accentuate one of their flaws but she embraces the gap in her teeth; wow. She totally rocked the shoot, LOVE IT!

Jane’s longer hair is one of my favorite transformations; it makes her look more feminine.

Yea! Rhianna is going to be a willow hippie!

Kacey’s weave is pretty and I’m glad they gave her contacts; it will help her look younger

I don’t know why Liz was so freaked out by her makeover because it wasn’t that dramatic, she already had such short hair.

Kayla's color scared me at first, it was SO intense, but then I fell in love with it. It really suits her because she is so fair and it makes her pop out of the bunch with her being the only red head. But (psst...) I admit that I am totally bias being an "unnatural" redhead myself. She's becoming one of my favorites! This pic was the best of the week to me, I am so in love with how superior she looks in this scene.

WTF did they do that to Sara’s eyebrows? Darken her hair, but lighten her brows? Are you sure you know what you’re doing Tyra? No wonder she got eliminated! I thought it was funny that Sara came off as graceful rather than seductive and she is the “manly” one! 

I was glad to see Sara go even though Lexie didn’t do well, but I was surprised that she was the one to stay since Tyra said her photo was “blah” !? Lexi looked so dazed in her photo shoot. 

At fist, I thought she was one of the stronger girls but I think I am wrong. But, they made her look old fashioned in her photo shoot which made her look...old? I think she looks rather regal though. 

The guest judges are so often scary, I'm like, "you work in fashion, but you look like that?" She was way too old to pull off that hairstyle.

I thought Chris was gonna crumble with her sister Terra getting eliminated but she let her bitch-ness prevail. “Oh, I knew my sister was gonna get eliminated.” Fine if you knew it, but don’t say that! For looking so devastated she sure got over it quick.

Did anyone else notice how painfully obvious it is that they are using a voice over for Tyra summing up her critiques when she is off camera? It sounds like they are dubbing in Tyra sound bites! Someone needs to get on that to make it sound more natural.

Surprise: I could not believe that Lexi, Rhianna, and Ann let their “fake makeover” prank go so far! Lexi should be an actress that was totally an Academy Award Winning Performance.

Disappointments: The photo shoot as a whole was a let down because the concept was really cool and the girls should have had it easy since they got to pick their own words to embody. Hello? You are surrounded by gorgeous male models; draw some inspiration!

I love how Kayla had no problem with being connected to her male model even though she’s a lesbian. And Ann rocked it even though she admitted that she doesn’t have experience being “physical” with a guy. 

For the most part, they looked like they were all doing Ballet Dancer 101 poses. It would have been fine if they were supposed to be ethereal angels, but these were dark fallen angels, why’d they all look so soft and passive?

I agree with the judges that Ann needs to have a stronger presence in person and I’m glad that they talked to her about it this early on in the competition because I’ve seen them get eliminated for that reason in past cycles and I wouldn't want that to happen to her, hopefully she will bring a bit of her kooky personality across to the judges!

Sources: All photos are from cwtv.com

Dancing with the Stars Season 12 Premiere (Aired 9-20-10)

Initial Attractions: Shirtless Men (Maksim), Shiny things, Tom Bergeron’s hilariousness, and absence of Samantha Harris (YES!)

Audrina Patridge: She talks just as fake in the studio (I'm assuming it's because she knows she’s on camera) as she does on her show. I’ve never understood the appeal of The Hills the girls just seem to talk incessantly about nothing. Funnily enough, she is a native of my hometown and current residence; Yorba Linda (Land of the Stuck-Up Bitches) which is known for its expensive homes. Her dancing was a bit herky-jerky and lacking fluidity. But you could tell she was having fun and she did exude a lot of confidence. When she spoke to Brooke she seemed more real and down to earth, hopefully she keeps learning how to speak like a human.

My score: 7

Brandy: She’s just so cute and sweet, but I think she is going to get distracted by Maksim’s sexiness. Her promo picture scared me because she looks so rigid and timid. She was lacking in her footwork technique, it looked to me like she was walking. She looked like a beautiful Amazon Barbie Doll. Snore; no pizazz, but I will root for her to keep Maks on the show so I can enjoy his beautifulness.  

My score: 7

Bristol Palin: She needs to loose her baby fat! She is cute and she seems like a normal, down-to-earth girl, but I don’t understand how she is a “star”? She is very stiff and timid in her movements, and seems like she has no clue what she is doing. I commend her for keeping a smile on her face, but I think I saw her channeling Kate Gosselin with her quintessential poses.   

My score: 5

David Hasselhoff: On no, I hope he is trying to be funny, because otherwise I was laughing AT him. I wanted to barf at the sight of his gyrating hips. Black is his friend because it is slimming and keeps those jiggly bits of his intact. He looked like he was counting while dancing, what was up with all that mouth action? The routine had a lot of gimmicks that were distracting audience from his lack of technique. He was so out of breath by the end and he’s not even that old or overweight. Kym needs to whip him into shape!

My score: 5

Florence Henderson: She’s 76? Wtf? She looks damn good for her age. I like how feisty she is for an older lady. I was surprised by what a potty mouth she was; OMG! She looked a bit confused during her routine and was looking down at her feet and making weird faces… At least she’s not carrying any weight on her, which will be a huge advantage. She was a bit rigid, but that is expected for her age. I LMAO when she made Len blush!  

My score: 6

Jennifer Grey: I knew that there would be a Patrick Swayze references. Her emotionality was so raw and honest, I really hoped she could hold it together. Her passion is based off of something so real and fresh and it showed. I know her name is Grey but please put her in a brighter color, she dances like a beautiful bird, but she looked drab in that color. She showed such grace, beauty, and peacefulness in her body. She definitely has good technique. I just worry whether Derek can handle her maturity and seriousness as a partner. She is my season favorite and who I am rooting to win it!

My score: 8

Kurt Warner: He had a few stumbles but he was very light on his feet and graceful for such a tall guy. He seemed joyful and looked very emotionally connected to Anna. I think having his family be so enthusiastic to have him compete made him committed. The judges underscored him.

My score: 8

Kyle Massey: He’s charismatic because he’s so sweet, goofy, and nearly giddy about the competition. I think he over-danced a bit which caused his movements to lack control because it was a bit overdone. He brought so much fun, young energy that was exciting to watch!

My score: 8

Margaret Cho: I couldn’t help but root for her because she was so honest and trying so hard. You could see her anger and determination on her face in the start but it kinda scared me. I totally LOL-ed when she got lost in her cape. I figured she was so covered up, because of her excessive tattoos, but that outfit was ridiculous and hideous. And then Louis dropped her? I didn’t get that it was supposed to be comedic; it looked like it was an accident. I agree with the judges that she didn’t need to be so over the top. The whole thing made me uncomfortable.

My score: 6

Michael Bolton: He seems like a whiner, I doubt his potential. He had no strength in his free arm. I don’t think he was very connected to the music or to Chelsie. It was okay, kinda blah. I think he should stick to singing since he’s got a tour going on. I love how he gestured using a rotary phone when he was “fake voting”.  

My score: 6

Mike Sorrentino: YUCK! He’s just a set of abs and a big mouth. He sounds like he is talking out of his ass, what a goon! I was expecting a train wreck, but it was a valid effort for only 5 days worth of practice. Nice cheesy disco moves buddy! I could tell Karina danced around him like she usually does when she has a weak partner. Too many “tricks,” not enough dancing.

My score: 6

Rick Fox: My first thought was that he looked like Prince Charming. He was graceful like a swan (especially in that cream color he was wearing). He had a few stumbles (more like stutters) and he was a bit too soft and girlie with his arms, but I see a lot of potential.

My score: 7

Surprise: Kyle Massey, I thought he was just gonna be a silly chubby kid who had no clue what he was doing, but he was so committed and the most entertaining.

Disappointments: I thought Michael Bolton would be charming and graceful but he was whiny and slouchy. I also thought that Margaret’s comedic craziness was inappropriate and stupid.  

Watch-ability:  I really didn’t think that this cast would be this entertaining but it was a very varied bunch. I LMAO (and not just at Tom Bergeron’s jokes) and I got teary eyed, I loved it!

Who’s getting my votes? Rick Fox: 1, Florence Henderson: 1, Kurt Warner: 2, Kyle Massey: 3, and Jennifer Grey: 5.  

Who should be eliminated? The Situation was barf-able but the one with the least potential is probably Bristol.

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America’s Next Top Model (Aired 9-15-10)

When are the makeovers Tyra? I wanna see some Top Model Tears!!!

Thoughts: Okay in all seriousness, only a few of these girls are in need of a makeover, and I retract my statement about Ms. Anamaria Gaga having no personality. She has a personality; it’s just not a very good one.

I can’t say that I was sad to see her go, and I think it’s really amazing that the judges all agreed that she was TOO thin! She was like a sack of bones and that is not fashionable. It seemed pretty clear to me that she is one of those girls who looks in the mirror and sees a distorted image of herself. She defiantly has a problem. I love how she thought she was going to have the best high rise runway walk and then she fell! LMAO!

Does anyone else see this though? I couldn’t stop thinking how much she looks like Gaga!

I was so excited to see that Ann got best photo! She was gorgeous on camera; I hope some of the girls start giving her some fashion tips so that she can look just as amazing at panel.

I really commend Kayla for her bravery and her honesty, this photo shoot was really emotional for her but she used that to her advantage and delivered. I love how she was looking toward the light; she was like a beautiful bird. What was up with her voice though??? She was so squeaky, was she ill or is that how she talks ‘cuz if it is she is gonna suck at the live action stuff.

Tera is one of those girls who just let her nerves get the best of her and if she is struggling now, that is not a good sign. I can’t believe she broke down in the first shoot. I don’t think she can handle the pressure.

Surprises: I know that only Sara put “Manly” as her bullying word on herself…but she is not the only one who looks androgynous. Is androgynous high fashion? Overall these girls are not the soft pretty types but do have that hint (or abundance) of masculinity about them.

Disappointment: How did Rhianna get so lost? Step up your game!

Watch-ability: I love how the creators of this show try and put positive messages out there to young girls and show them that they are not alone. Every single one of them had been bullied in some way because of the way they looked or who they were (granted Tera’s “soup cooler” was kinda lame and probably the reason she couldn’t draw any inspiration from it.) I love how Kacey was the “Oreo” that was so creative and a very interesting concept for her to work off of. All in all a really creative and inspiring photo shoot!