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Jhonise
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07-10-2003

Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 9:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jhonise a private message Print Post    
Video of the models here: http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model14

http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=100032&more=ucepisodelist&episodeid=14011152


America's Next Top Model Episode: "Be My Friend, Tyra!"

Season 14, Episode 1

Episode Synopsis: The 14th season begins in Los Angeles with 32 models vying for 13 spots. Their number is first cut to 20 and then to 12. The dozen ladies then travel to New York City and meet a 13th contestant before moving into a loft and undergoing makeovers. Perez Hilton appears.

Original Air Date: Mar 10, 2010 on The CW

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 5:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
here we go again~~ ! wonder what the gimmick is this year.

tyra's done the short model, the heavier model, the runway model and the commercial model.

whats left?

body parts model? now that would be fascinating. i've seen a show on parts models and many are NOT what we would consider Attractive. LOL but their hands feet or body/legs are what is marketable.

would be a great show i think. top FOOT model LOL

Catfat
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02-27-2002

Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Catfat a private message Print Post    
I used to know an eye model who modeled for Mabelline when they were advertising in small sidebar ads in movie magazines.
The rest of her was so-so, sort of short and badly proportioned.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 8:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Where do these girls come from? Some are very strange.

Cablejockey
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12-27-2001

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 8:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cablejockey a private message Print Post    
I found some were giving out waaaay too much information about their lives.
I felt sorry for they way they found out who wasnt continuing--so many didnt see it coming and fell apart. Except for the girl who sang and took it all matter of factly.
Those makeovers were hidious in some cases and did nothing for the girls' looks. But Tyra is the expert.....

Panda
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07-15-2005

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 8:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
the one girl just had a clip on ponytail added!

There was one girl who they made her hair dark which looked nice but then just left it long and parted - she would have looked nice with a long bob.

Tyra looks like a nut when she was in the corner of the screen 'splaining the makeovers!

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Tooooooo much drama for the first episode. Maybe this is the season that a fist-fight breaks out.

Ethelu
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12-16-2007

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 10:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ethelu a private message Print Post    
I think the make-overs were weak. Either this season of reality shows are losing steam or I'm just getting easily bored as I move closer to 60.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 12:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
I only caught part of the first show. I didn't realize that it was starting. I hope that the mods will put up a banner so that I start to know who's who.

Catfat
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02-27-2002

Monday, March 15, 2010 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Catfat a private message Print Post    
Every season during the makovers, they take the girl with the most beutiful hair and chop it off to the scalp. This year it was the beautiful redhead.
No wonder she cried. She just looks ordinary now.

Panda
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07-15-2005

Monday, March 15, 2010 - 5:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
thank you banner maker!!

Jgalt
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02-17-2009

Monday, March 15, 2010 - 5:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jgalt a private message Print Post    
I agree catfat. It seems the most lovely girls with the most lush hair get it all cut off.
Another complaint I have is why the heck do they always make blondes go bright red? It you watch TLC and their make-over shows, chances are, if the poor girl has blonde hair, it's going to go red. Red is a very hard color to carry off. You have to have just the right coloring.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 7:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
So, quick recap.
They had a photo shoot (naked with 1 article of clothing to sell).
Top: Jessica.
Voted Out: Gabrielle

They had a runway challenge. Winner: Brenda (I think) Alexandra fell down the stairs and fell off the runway.

There was a catfight between Ren and Alasia, with Alasia doing all the yelling.

They had another photo shoot (Beauty shot, backdrop NYC).
Top: Raina
Bottom 2: Ren and Naduah
Going home: Naduah

Carlpsmom
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01-03-2004

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 9:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carlpsmom a private message Print Post    
Did Alasia really throw things at Ren? I thought any violence was a removal type offense. Alasia sure does cause some comedic relief, though. lol How ridiculous can she be? Naduah was beautiful, but....
I am surprised they did not keep her. Some of the girls seem to fall into the middle more this season. I knew Ren would not go home this quickly. Raina reminds me of Heather. I would have kept Gabrielle over some others. At least, this week Angelea seemed to have mellowed a bit.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
My surprise was how good Angelea's photos were. I thought she would have a real harsh look to them.

Not sure that I like the new judge. If I could understand what he was saying, I think I might like him more. What I did notice is that Tyra seems to be going out of her way to agree with him, which is the only reason why Alasia is still there.

I thought Alasia threw things in the sink. But, she did sort of threaten Ren with "I know where you sleep".

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 11:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
Exactly how did Ren join the group? I only saw part of the first episode. It didn't seem like she was in the mix of the competition at first when they were choosing the top group for the show.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Friday, March 19, 2010 - 7:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Tyra was going to have 14 contestants, but they could only agree on 12. So, she told the chosen 12 that she would be finding 1 more person for when they went to NY. Ren was introduced to the 12 right before the makeovers. Interestingly enough, she was the one with the 'least' amount of makeover required... I assume because she was hand picked by Tyra. That's all I know about it.

Jgalt
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02-17-2009

Friday, March 19, 2010 - 4:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jgalt a private message Print Post    
Yes Kooklebird, it seems the new judge is determined to keep Alasia. I really think he's putting on airs, big time. I'd love to know how he spoke 20 years ago, everything he says and does seems so fake and put on. I know he's trying to impress with his worldliness, but it's not working.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Friday, March 19, 2010 - 8:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
i'm still trying to figure out why a previous VOGUE Judge would go to bat for a girl who failed her pic.

the point of the shoot was to sell the article you obtained. How was putting the vest/ jacket on Backwards, then twisting ((so you cant see the details)) how is that displaying the article??

my sister said something on the phone a bit later. Would he have fought so hard for her if she was caucasian???

It struck me that he should have been mercilous and there is no way anyone would have put up that pic in ANything other than a Men's washroom in the local bar.

keeping that girl is making a mockery of the show.

As for the Beauty shots, some girls were being blasted by water directly in their ear or cheek, others...like the best photo winner, do not even have wet hair or skin.

the judges oooo'd and ahhhhhhh'd about how Fragile looking two of hte girls were. Then a few others they criticize for looking Cold.

I thought the Fragile girls looked freezing especially the way the arms were crossed/ held.

Alasia's makeup was horrible and Obviously done so she could squint her eyes and it was acceptable.

i'm starting to see a real difference in the Makeup applications between some of the girls. its like certain people are given a huge advantage.

at this point, I think Denise Richards clone is going to be final three.

Ren will go far since Tyra picked her. to tell ya'll the truth, i havent thought too hard about this.

think I will reserve my final three guess til later

Freetimefinally
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01-26-2006

Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 11:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Freetimefinally a private message Print Post    
Here is an artical about Alasia. It was in our local paper a few weeks back.

MARIETTA - The 14th season of "America's Next Top Model" kicks off at 8 p.m. March 10 on The CW network and one of the top 13 participants on the popular modeling reality TV show is from Cobb County.

Alasia Ballard, an 18-year-old Wheeler High School student, admitted that she is anxious about the upcoming season premiere.

The show was created by supermodel and talk show host Tyra Banks, who's also its host and a judge. A participant is eliminated each week after all are judged on how well they completed modeling assignments. Between eliminations, the participants are taped living together, which is where much of the show's drama happens.

"I am extremely nervous about what my family and friends will think," Ballard said. "But I know at the same time those people know me better then anyone else, so they are going to love me regardless of what goes down."

The show is famous for the heated arguments that often arise between participants, who are aiming to win a professional modeling contract. Ballard said she made friends with a few other women on the show, though she sometimes felt "different" from them.

"I guess one would say I don't act like the 'typical girl.' "I'm not very interested in girl drama or gossip. I consider the ability to see other peoples' points of view a blessing," Ballard said.

"If I could do anything differently I would probably choose not to curse so much. I kind of had a pottymouth while I was there."

The 5-foot-10 Ballard said she had an interest in modeling and was a fan of "America's Next Top Model" before auditioning for the first time and making the cut. She said a schoolmate suggested she go to the Atlanta casting call.

"I had never had an opportunity to go to a casting call for ANTM so I was kind of like, 'What the hay. What's the worst that could happen?'" Ballard said. "I never really thought twice about the situation. I told my mom and she was like, 'OK.'

Ballard's secret weapon for getting cast on the show actually began as a school prank, she said. A short, pixie cut wig that she wore to school in order to give the impression she had cut her hair stunned the judges when she yanked it off in the middle of an interview with them.

"The executives' mouths dropped to the floor along with the mouths of all the other girls in the room," Ballard recollected.

"The whole audition was basically about standing out and showing the executives from the show that you have enough personality to be on TV."

About a month later, Ballard said she received a phone call at home from the show while she was in her room. She said she repeatedly jumped and screamed when she was informed she would need to sign a thick contract, get a passport, and send other personal information before going on to the next round in California.

According to the show, potential participants must submit three photographs of themselves, including a full-length shot in a swimsuit. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, live in the U.S., be between ages 18 and 27, and over 5-foot-7 in height.

Producers are looking for a variety of models including plus size models, according to a source close to the show.

It takes roughly three months to film one season of "America's Next Top Model," according to the show. The contestants lived together in New York City during the taping of the program. This season, fashion industry icon Andre Leon Talley will be the third panel judge.

The most difficult part of the experience, said Ballard, was being away from her large extended family, which includes her mother, Barbara Brown, a licensed message therapist, and a younger brother. They advised her not to forget her faith and not let the other women get to her, she said.

"My most enjoyable experience is probably the travel," said Ballard. "I had never been on an airplane before the show nor had I ever thought I would visit New York. It's way different than what I'm used to and I loved it."

When she isn't on one of the nation's most popular shows, Ballard said she enjoys reading, writing poetry, watching cartoons, eating spicy food and listening to music. At Wheeler, she said she's a member of the advanced women's choir, scholars club, and track and field team.

Her long-term goals include continuing to model and to someday own a business - after completing high school and college.

"I plan on going to Spelman College. I really want to attend an HBCU (historically black college and university). Watching Tyra has helped me realize I want to have a career I can always fall back on," Ballard said. "I feel this show is going to take me exactly where God wants me to go. I can't say exactly where that is yet, so I'm kind of going with the flow until then."

Jgalt
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02-17-2009

Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jgalt a private message Print Post    
Sunshyne4u, I agree with everything you said.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Okay, tonights show -

Tocarra hosted a top model quiz. Blue team won, which meant they went to Bluefly and each got to try out for an online campaign and free wardrobe. Simone won.

Red team had to do inventory at Bluefly.

Back at the house, Brenda announced that her room was going to go to bed. The others didn't like it. Brenda left the room, Krista and Angela called Brenda "Chucky" cause of her red hair. Ren left the room and told Brenda.. requisite girl fight ensued.

Ren talking like she doesn't want to be there. She misses her mom and she doesn't even like her mom. Feels like she's been there months instead of 2 weeks.

Photo Shoot - inspired by dance. Each will portray a different dance genre.

anslee-rythmic dancing
jessica-salsa
tatiana-tap
angelea-moshing (?)
ren-disco
alexandra-breakdancing
raina-jazz
brenda-african
krista-ballet
alasia-interpretive dance
simone-hip-hop

Ren talking about leaving again. She may opt out of the competition because they've shown it the entire episode.

They now have Top Model Lounge with Bianca and Laura talking about what we just saw..... isn't that special

Tyra's outfit is just weird. A skintight nude bodysuit with a deep v neck. Tyra is going after Ren to find out if she wants to really be there. "Do you want to stay or want to leave?" - commercial (if Ren says yes she wants to stay, does that mean she won't get booted as worst photo?) She wants to stay.

Top Photo - Alasia

Bottom 2 - Ren and Brenda

Ren is telling Tyra that she's doing it for the wrong reason.. to get her mother's attention because her mom loves the show.

Brenda is getting another transformation next week to get more edge. Ren is gone.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 7:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the great recap, Kookliebird!

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 8:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Tyra's judging outfit was worth watching the entire episode.

Sunshyne4u
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Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 3:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
I consider the ability to see other peoples' points of view a blessing," Ballard said

Wha??! i think Alasia is self deluded LOL

sorry but if i had to be in the house with her, i'd be trying to shut her up in any way possible.