I used to love ANTM. Ever since 2003, thanks to the CW, and the countless marathons on VH1 and MTV, I’ve been obsessed with all things Top Model. I remember Shandi’s “Shanthrax” t-shirts, drunk Brittany, Nicole being a crybaby, crazy-ass Jade… and literally screaming at my TV when Whitney was crowned Top Model of cycle 10. Now, however, on Cycle 12 it feels as if my love for ANTM may have run its course. Is it worth my Wednesdays? I’m torn.
Love It:
Why do we love any reality show? Not for the photo sessions; it’s obviously about the drama. The issues that come from 13 girls competing for the title of “prettiest” living together in a house is undeniable, and makes for many memorable moments. Remember when Shandi cheated on her boyfriend with the male model? Or when Joanie had her teeth pulled? How about Camille and her “signature walk” that was supposed to “make her famous?” And then there was Melrose always tried to give “advice” to everyone…
Bottom line: the “drama” in the show is funny! I’m sure it was a huge deal to Cycle 7′s Jaeda to get her hair cut short, but watching her melt down and cry because of it was hilarious for me!
If the contestants aren’t ridiculous enough, Tyra Banks is the creator and top-judge of the program. Don’t get me wrong, I love Tyra as a model and her talk show is a guilty pleasure on sick-days, but on ANTM she is just plain crazy. That being said, I will never get sick of her wacky outfits and hairstyles, her bizarre criticism of the girls, her desire to be a photographer or her constant reminders to “smile with your eyes!” Plus she sings the show’s theme song! Girl does it all. Read More »
Tags: Americas Next Top Model, antm, cw, go-see, Jade, jael, Janice Dickinson, marathon, melrose, miss j, modeling, mtv, nicole, Nigel Barker, shandi, top model, twiggy, tyra banks, vh1
March 25, 2009
- 1:30 pm
By CC Staff
If it’s one thing we’ve learned here at CC, it’s that all people are fascinating (Yes, even your econ professor). Let’s face it – people love to glimpse into the lives of other people. Disagree? Then please explain why you’re currently looking at your friend’s brother’s girlfriend’s cousin’s photos on Facebook. Or reading about the latest John Mayer Twitter dramz in this week’s tabloids. Yeah we thought so.
Fact is we connect to others by learning about them. And everyone has something to share (even if it’s a secret love for The Food Network). So to give you yet another reason to procrastinate, we started ‘The Five Questions We Ask Everyone’ (and five just for that one person) because we know whether we’re schmoozing with an A- list celeb or your local bartender, you’ll be equally entertained.
We watch America’s Next Top Model (and all subsequent marathons) for 3 reasons:
1. The crazy chicks.
2. The crazy judges.
3. Nigel Barker.
He’s hot, talented and has the sexiest accent on earth. And he agreed to talk to us! We tried to sit down with Nigel in person (sans shirt), but the guy is just too busy taking pictures of models in exotic locations (we spoke to him from Canada) and doing good deeds around the world (he works for tons of awesome organizations). So we just imagined him sans shirt while we picked his brain on the phone. Nigel told us a bit about himself, gave us some much needed photo advice and lured us in to ANTM’s 13th season, which is airing now. We didn’t think it was possible, but after getting to know the guy we love him even more.
Swoon. Read More »
Tags: 5 questions, aids, Americas Next Top Model, antm, barry manilow, candid photos, celebrity, celebrity interview, fashion, fashion industry, humane society, led zeppelin, make a wish, model, modeling, Nigel Barker, philanthropy, photography, pictures, protect seals, protect sharks, selfies, stairway to heaven, tyra banks
September 5, 2008
- 1:30 pm
By Jess - NYU
Who you gonna call?
Harvard grad proves grade inflation really does exist
Can’t…stop…watching
Finally, the rest of the world realizes America’s Next Top Model is boring
To sleep or to lift, that is the question
Maybe Liz Lemon will finally get some designer duds now!
Take that, obnoxious Mac Guy
What doesn’t kill me…might just ruin me
50 Sexiest Music Videos of ALL TIME, people!
Amy Winehouse loves her Jack Daniels…48 times over
Tags: 50 Sexiest Music Videos, Americas Next Top Model, amy winehouse, antm, ghostbusters 3, grade inflation, harvard grad, jack daniels, liz lemon, Mac Guy, reuters, The Office
First America’s Next Top Model and now a beauty pageant? Looks like people are finally starting to get the hint that being emaciated does not equal being beautiful. Or, more importantly, that women with a little meat on their bones are still pretty damn fabulous.
Leah Green — a beautiful 22 year old girl who happens to be a size 12 – was crowned Miss London yesterday. Green beat out hundreds of rail-thin contenders to take the title. Naturally, she was ecstatic. “I was in shock, but it was amazing to receive my crown, trophy and sash. My best friend Emma burst into tears and all I could see was my boyfriend Matt’s huge smile.”
Green had been turned down by many modeling agencies before entering the Miss London competition. To Leah, this win is about more than putting her in the running for the title of Miss England; this is her chance to be a role model to curvy (read: normal) girls everywhere.
This is a wonderful day for Leah Green, but I find it frustrating that the world is so shocked and enthralled with her story. Yes, she has broken down a huge wall in the modeling and beauty industry, but should it really be this way? Should an average sized girl winning a beauty pageant really be world news?
We can only hope that Leah Green’s win will force the change that we have all been waiting for. Next stop: Miss England. We are all behind you, sister.
Tags: Americas Next Top Model, antm, beauty pageant, boyfriend, curvy, leah green, miss england, miss london, model, modeling agencies, plus size, plus size model, size 12
I watch a lot of really bad TV, but I can proudly admit that I have never watched a single episode of The Tyra Banks Show. That bitch is crazy; I had enough of her antics on ANTM. That being said, after hearing that Speidi would be making an appearance on Monday’s episode, I searched the interwebs high and low to find a clip of their interview.
The highlights are below.
Having Heidi, Spencer and Tyra in one place should really cause the world to implode, no? That’s a whole lot of douche for one stage. I don’t even really know where to begin. Maybe with Heidi’s awful Heidiwood ensemble? Or the fact that she and Spencer have been denying for two years that they had anything to do with the tape, only to openly discuss it on national television? (Although, this is the Tyra show; it really doesn’t count.) Or when Spencer, so eloquently, discusses his distaste for watching Lauren’s alleged sex tape. Or, my favorite, when Heidi admits that she was in surgery (getting those boobs/lips/facelift) the day the rumor of the video hit the world.
These two never seize to amaze me.
And I can’t wait to see what they do next.
Tags: Americas Next Top Model, antm, bad tv, Heidiwood, Plastic Surgery, reality TV, sex tape, spencer and heidi, talk show, the tyra banks show, tyra banks
March 27, 2008
- 12:06 pm
By ccandyjessica
ANTM: Menstruation is the new black
Mary-Kate Olsen: no longer homeless-chic
Lauren Conrad’s fashion tips
John Mayer needs a hobby–like music or something
God Bless American Idol
Ashley Dupre lied about her age–shocker
It’s Dr. Pepper with an irrelevant, glam-rocker twist!
How did I miss the PURE SEX that is Jim Sturgess!?
Celeb Family Fued–I’d watch Lohan vs. Spears
Daily WTF: your pet turtle is just really stressed out right now at work, OK?
Tags: american idol, Americas Next Top Model, antm, ashley dupre, axl rose, celebrity, dr. pepper, family fued, fashion, god bless america, jim sturgess, John Mayer, Lauren Conrad, Lohan, mary kate, Mary Kate Olsen, mestruation, music, pet turtle, pure sex, spears
December 13, 2007
- 12:57 pm
By CC Staff
You know it’s going to be a long week when the only thing you have to look forward to is the season finale of America’s Next Top Model.
Hypothetically, of course.
The three remaining girls, Saleisha, Chantal, and Jenah, battled it out for the last two spots with a CoverGirl commercial. Jaslene even makes an appearance, looking even manlier than usual, to coach the girls. They all, more or less, did a good job on it, though Mr. Jay did find some time to scold Jenah for letting her insecurity come off as bitchiness.
Pot calling the kettle bitchy, perhaps?
The girls then headed home to have the same “I’m so going home conversation they have before every elimination—the ANTM equivalent of the “I’m so fat,” “No, you’re not. I’m totally fatter.”
It’s Jenah that gets sent home the next day, and I can’t say I’m too distraught over it. I’m a fan of her pictures, but during panel she always looks messy and congested to me. Read More »
Tags: Americas Next Top Model, antm, chantal, cw, fashion, modeling, reality TV, Saleisha, season finale, tyra, tyra banks
December 6, 2007
- 11:30 am
By CC Staff
The tensions are as high as their heels this week, with four models left competing for the title of America’s Next Top Model.
The girls arrive home to find a note from Tyra telling them that she is sending them to “the great mall of China.” C’mon, that’s pretty clever!
The girls head to the mall in the morning in search of an outfit to recreate the look of one of the four beauties they heard stories about—and this is where some eyebrow-raising model sabotage begins. After wasting time wandering off on the other side of the mall, Bianca runs into Jenah—and gleefully tells her that she just has to check out that area, knowing full well she won’t find much.
Jenah gets back in time to show off her outfit in a casual runway show and gets her sweet revenge by winning the challenge. In addition to getting a dress made especially for her and a friend (Chantal), she also gets one-on-one runway lessons from Miss Jay. We’ll see how those help her if she makes it to the final two!
The next morning, the models head to the Great Wall to be made over into warriors. And their photographer is, drumroll please—Tyra! Is there anything she can’t do? (Oh right: sing, act, make music videos…) Both Chantal and Jenah do well, though Tyra takes issue with Jenah not knowing who she is. “She’s a good model, but who is she?” asks Tyra.
Right, let’s pretend this is a soul searching competition. It’s barely even a modeling competition! Read More »
Tags: Americas Next Top Model, antm, awkward, bianca, chantal, china, fashion, Jenah, modeling, models, photoshoots, reality television, runway show, Saleisha, soul searching, tyra banks
November 29, 2007
- 1:14 pm
By CC Staff
This week, the girls go on go-sees, which made me hate Saleisha for the first time. She did some major ass-kissing and and just came off really fake. It doesn’t seem like any of the girls do particularly well, and only Bianca and Saleisha make it back from the go-sees on time.
The rest of the girls are disqualified from the challenge for arriving late, so the competition isn’t too tough, but it’s Bianca that wins the challenge.The next morning, the models head over to their photoshoot, where they’re greeted by Mr. Jay, sexy Nigel, and (fake) lions and dragons. The goal is to stand out in a crowd. Is Nigel eligible to win? He’s clearly the prettiest.
Jenah is up first and doesn’t impress me much. Does anyone else think she looked like she looked like an awkward teenager playing dress-up with all that makeup? Saleisha does a decent job, as does Bianca once she finds her groove. Chantal is critiqued for looking like a showgirl, and Heather falls flat as well. Read More »
Tags: Americas Next Top Model, antm, ass kissing, awkward, bianca, chantal, china, girls, lackluster, models, naima, nigel, photo shoot, photoshoot, Reality, time management, TV, tyra, tyra banks, unremarkable, yoanna
November 25, 2007
- 12:22 pm
By CC Staff
Pack your bags—you’re going to China with America’s Next Top Model!
The drama began almost as soon as the girls arrived, when the six of them fought over the five beds in their penthouse. And by “fought,” I mean that Saleisha grabbed a bed for herself that was clearly huge enough for at least two people or an orgy or something. She refused to share it with Heather, which the rest of the girls, namely Bianca, found soooo funny.
Heather failed to get the joke, as did I.
The models head to movie studio where the girls are taught martial arts, and then are immediately put to the test when they have to do the poses…on wires, suspended in air. Bianca continues to annoy me when she manages to come across bitchy talking about her fear of heights and how she’d rather be shopping.
I guess I agree with her on something—I’d rather she was shopping than in the competition too! She refuses to go up and it’s Heather that wins the challenge. And her prize, ironically, is a shopping spree.
The next morning, the girls head to shoot a CoverGirl ad and commercial, which always makes me cringe with second-hand embarrassment. Saleisha is first shooting the commercial, and totally kills it. Heather fell flat, even with Mr. Jay feeding her the lines, and I died a little bit inside watching it. Chantal makes it work too, but when Lisa gets up there, she looks like she’s about to cry.
And then she does. I wish I could make fun of her, but I’ve been known to throw up from nerves before reading a speech in class, so I’m not really one to talk here. Read More »
Tags: Americas Next Top Model, antm, china, commercial, cosmetics, cover girl, CoverGirl, makeup, photo shoot, tyra, tyra banks
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