America's Next Top Model: And The Winner Is...
As we head into the gripping two-hour season finale of America's Next Top Model we know that Krista has been rockin’ it the past few weeks. But the other girls are all strong and bring their own skills to the table, so it could be anyone’s game.
André comes, bearing flowers
The girls are just hanging out when they get a an unexpected visit from the master, André Leon Talley, who arrives with a bouquet of flowers and advice for each girl. He tells them what's what and even takes some questions. It's nice to see him in a softer light, we kind of want to hang with him now. Not as badly as we want to hang with Nigel, but we'd still chill with the ALT.
Read on to find out who made the final cut!
A top model must always be prepared
While the models are on a plane to their photo shoot in Queenstown, Miss J pops out from behind the first class curtain and notifies the foursome that they will be doing a totally different runway challenge en route, using the aisle of the plane. And this time, they must show personality. What we would have given to be a passenger on that plane -- unless the girls blocked the route to the restroom. Alexandra uses the passengers and does the flight attendant thing. Krista works the hat and jacket. Angelea is ill-prepared with only one stiletto and kind of reenacts her weird disco walk that she did at panel a couple weeks back. Raina is just a bit boring. No one is surprised when Krista wins…again. At this point it seems that the girl can do no wrong.
Ugly-pretty women
The girls are shooting an ugly-pretty session this time around. Their makeup is hideous and they are all dressed like an undead Martha Washington. Jay says it's high fashion but we had a hard time seeing the pretty part of the ugly-pretty. Apparently, it's a delicate dance. Jay asks the girls to step out of their comfort zone, but since half of them will be booted at the next panel the pressure is really on.
The dreaded double elimination
Mr. Jay is the guest panelist for the first panel of the evening, which is bad news for those who didn't do well at the photo shoot, even though they were able to produce a good photo. The judges agree that it seems more like the final judging -- the girls are all that good. The two finalists are Krista (uh…raise your hand if you're surprised about that) and Raina. Alexandra leaves mad and Angelea does her "Hammer Dance" for the judges on her way out. We say Raina better bring her serious A-game if she wants to win this thing.
Being in the final two does not suck
After it’s down to two, Raina and Krista take a helicopter over to Hurakia Lodge where they are greeted with champagne and Miss J. But it’s not about cocktails. They are on the island to shoot their Cover Girl commercial. Raina is confident and Cover Girl-peppy but choreographs herself and can't get the modeling and lines together. Krista stumbles, is nervous and can’t remember her lines. Though she doesn't lose it and is able to pull it off.
The Seventeen cover shoot is next and the luscious Nigel Barker is on hand to snap the photos. Both girls are impressive. They've really come so far. They return to their lodging where Tyra is there to do a family portrait. So she brings in Krista's mom and step-dad and Raina's dad for a real photo shoot. It's so cute, but we have to wonder how much it cost to fly them out for about an hour and three minutes of camera time max. Probably a lot.
It's time to stomp it out, Anna Sui style
The girls get ready for their final challenge, the runway competition and Anna Sui 2010 show. Professional models from all around the world will be taking part as well as some familiar faces. Alasia, Jessica, Alexandra and Angelea return to walk and show support. Nicole, the winner from Cycle 13 even walks the walk. It's literally a circus, and both finalists do great.
The finalists, final panel
This time the two finalists are all gussied up for the final panel. It must be a big deal because Miss J Alexander joins the judges. Hey, the guy knows the walk. The girls are judged on the runway show, the Seventeen photo shoot AND their commercial. The competition is -- dare we say -- fierce, and the judges have much to mull over. But there can only be one winner. So, America's Next Top Model is... Krista! And, frankly, we couldn't have seen it any other way. The girl has tried out for just about every Cycle and 12 Cycles later—she's the tops! Congratulations, Krista!
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