ANTM 11.01 “The Nortorious Fierce Fourteen” & ANTM 11.02 “Top Model Inauguration” Live Blog
September 3, 2008 by Erin Balser
Welcome to the first liveblog of Cycle 11 of America’s Next Top Model. I’ll be recapping the show as it happens, and you can follow along and join in on the conversation.
Episode: 11.01 The Nortorious Fierce Fourteen & 11.02 Top Model Inauguration
Original Air Date: September 3, 2008
Below the cut is who stays, who goes, full recap and discussion questions!
Challenge: N/A
Challenge Winner: N/A
Photo Shoot: Voting is Sexy
Guest Judge: N/A
Called First: Marjorie
Eliminated: ShaRaun
Questions
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
Which girl is your early favorite?
Whose photo was the best? Worst?
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover?
Erin, are you going to set up questions for us to answer like you did the last cycle? I was looking forward to that.
sure!
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
It would work all the way if they got rid of those cheesy acting Tyra, Mr and Ms Jay did. It was awful
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
I totally agree with her choices, all the girls she picked had a model look, with the right directions they could actually be one
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
I don’t expect all of them to understand her situation, the ones that did, I applaud them, the ones that didn’t, they need to get over themselves, she is a strong woman and she’s been through alot, nothing they can say would bring her down, and did you noticed everyone who had something bad to say about her either went home or had an awful time at the shoot. Sharaun had a whole lot to say and she didn’t last long. God don’t like ugly.
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
She looks the part (If that didn’t sound stupid minded) she seemed real to me. I never once doubted her. She’s gorgeous, when she was in that cat suit, she looked alot like Charlize Theron in Aeon Flux.
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
I loved it, I thought it was the right time to get that point across, the fact that they added a glamour to it made it even better. I love how Tyra tries to add real life stuff to modeling and not make it out to be shallow.
Which girl is your early favorite?
I love Isis, Marjorie and Sheena. Sheena is very ghetto fabulous and she’s got alot of energy and what she said about Isis made me know that she is a really smart girl, If she toned down the crazy ghetto attitude, she can really go far.
Whose photo was the best? Worst?
The best was Marjorie, the worst was Sharaun, and I’m glad she’s gone, I hated her attitude from the start.
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover?
Isis, she’s not ugly or anything, but a little brush up would make her pop and then the girls can have more reason to hate her.
Can’t wait until they do Clark’s makeover, no she doesn’t need it but I want to see if Tyra makes her “ugly”.
If Sharaun had stayed she was the one who most desperately needed a makeover, but since she left I’m going with the girl from France…but she needs a confidence makeover really!
I liked the TMIT theme…cute, they ran with it and over did it and it worked for them bc we all know Tyra is over the top!
The girls seemed accepting of Isis except a few and that is because they are closed-minded..but did NOT appreciate the voting booth comments.
Elina is super drama–FAKE!
oh yeah…Erin i’m trying to find the pics of the girls from last night. I know they will have them up but do you know where I could find them today?
They had the girls pose in one dress that I loved and want it!
Alicia,
The CW website is usually the first to put them up. I’d check there!
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
–No. I thought it was really stupid and it made the show look like a joke. I live in the San Fernando Valley and based on the factory they showed, they filmed it in a really bad area of the valley.
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
–They were ok.
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
–Its natural for them to be curious. some of them were kind of rude but then again not everyone lives down the road from West Hollywood so i guess they dont see a lot of that. What i think is more impresive is how maturely Isis handled everything, even when they were stepping over the line. Kudos to Isis.
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
–I think she is beautiful and looks like a model! She’s my favorite! why would it be for drama??? that doesnt make sense to me.
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
–It was a dumb name for a theme but the pictures were cool.
Which girl is your early favorite?
–Elina!
Whose photo was the best? Worst?
–I liked McKey’s, Isis’, and Elina’s. Worst is the girl that left, she was a hot mess and annoying. and though i like Sheena, i didnt like her picture
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover?
–some of the girls look like they got a makeover already (Marjorie, Elina, Mckey) so it would be interesting to see what hey do with them, maybe they wont change them.
The ones that really need a makeover are Samantha and that Saleisha rip off Nikeysha!!
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
eh…those themes are pretty dumb and corny to me…i prefer the standard audition style. i think the whole point is to indulge tyra’s need to be center stage
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
there weren’t any girls in the audition round that i thought should have made it instead, but, as with every season, there are some girls i am not crazy about, i.e. nikeysha, sharaun (even though she was eliminated), hannah, joslyn, etc.
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
i think i would have been pretty shocked as well, but thats to be expected. i was put off by sharaun and clark’s ignorant statements though.
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
i don’t know…she seems like that kind of overrated girl that i won’t be able to stand, kind of like jenah and aj on past cycles. i also think she looks sort of stocky and short.
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
i think voting is important and the shoot had some cool pics, but i don’t know how voting can be sexy?
Which girl is your early favorite?
analeigh!!!! all the way…she is so beautiful and she seems sweet. i also like samantha, sheena, and mckey, but more for their personalities.
Whose photo was the best? Worst?
marjorie’s photo was good, but i don’t think it was the best. i also find her very annoying and this whole awkward self-conscious thing she has going on is going to drive me nuts. she is so this season’s heather and i hated heather too. overall i thought isis’ photo was great, and sheena’s too. clark and sharaun’s were the worst.
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover?
a lot of them! marjorie is too wannabe-Aggy, brittany is really beautiful but i think she needs a makeover to make her more polished, isis needs to do something about that hair, etc. i love the makeovers and i just hope they aren’t as bad as last cycles
Thanks, Erin!
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
No way! It was SO cheesy and over-the-top. I HATED it. I had to fast forward through the whole thing.
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
Awful, awful, awful. None of these girls have model potential except for maybe Annaleigh. She looks like Denise Richards, though. McKey looks like Andrea from Canada’s Next Top Model Cycle 1. Isis is so horridly ugly and she is clearly there for the ratings. I mean, come on! That is one unattractive person: horrible posture, horrible walk and she has dark circles under her eyes. WTF!! I’m really disappointed.
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
It’s a normal reaction. Some were shocked and some were curious. I try to be open and non-judgemental, but let’s face it, a tranny does NOT go well with the Cover Girl brand name.
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
She’s scary weird, so no surprise.
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
Dumb! I didn’t see any of the themes coming through. Really stupid choice.
Which girl is your early favorite?
Annaleigh
Whose photo was the best?
Marjorie
Worst?
Most of the others.
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover?
Isis! Bleh bleh bleh!! I’m also interested what they will do to the others. Will the blonde girls remain blonde? Will Elina get a drastic makeover? I find her black hair is too severe for her already severe features.
One more thing to add: I can not stand Marjorie’s nervousness. It’s so annoying to watch. This girl is nothing but a bundle of nerves – how is she going to survive in this industry like that?? *sigh* we’ve got another Lauren on our hands.
OMG, I can’t believe it: I posted my answer and then it disappeared!! AHHH!!! So here we go again. Erin, if for some reason my original post does show up, can you please delete it? Thanks!
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
No way! It was way too cheesy and over-the-top! I hated it and had to fast forward through the whole thing.
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
Awful, awful, awful! None of these girls have model potential. Maybe Annaleigh, but not the rest. She looks like Denise Richards, though. McKey looks like Andrea from Canada’s Next Top Model Cycle 1. And Isis – OMG, is that girl ever so unattractive!! She is clearly there for the ratings. She has a horrible posture, horrible walk and has dark circles under her eyes. WTF!! She wouldn’t even make it past the door in a modelling agency. As for the other girls, they may be pretty girls you see on the street, but they have nothing to offer in the fashion industry. I’m really disappointed in Tyra’s picks. I’m hoping the makeover episode will change things.
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
I think it’s a normal reaction. Some were shocked, others were curious. You can’t really blame them either. How many trannies do you know in real life? There are bound to be mixed reactions. I try not to be judgmental, but let’s face it, a tranny does not go well with the Cover Girl brand name!!
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
I don’t know, she’s weird, so it doesn’t surprise me.
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
Really dumb! I didn’t see any of the topics coming through in the shoot. It seems like they are running out of ideas.
Which girl is your early favorite?
Annaleigh
Whose photo was the best?
Marjorie
Worst?
Most of the others.
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover?
Isis!!! And well, everyone else as well. I’m not convinced with this group of girls.
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
I don’t know about how it “worked”, but it was kind of cute. The whole alpha jay and beta j thing was funny, but i thought the whole “let’s vaporize, fiercely” thing was lame, and tyra’s talking like a robot got super old.
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
good choices all around!
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
so cruel. at least sheena and mckey are giving her the props she deserves.
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
probably a bit hyped-up.
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
smart, and an important topic, they just didn’t have to pimp it out so much.
Which girl is your early favorite?
marjorie, if she’d calm down. and i love sheena.
Whose photo was the best? Worst?
marjorie! she deserved to be called first. i actually thought mckey’s was worst…
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover?
not that isis NEEDS a makeover, i just want to see what they’ll do with her.
@top model addict
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Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
Mehh. Nope. The editing didn’t help it either with all those cheesy effects. It made it look sophisticated yet cheap at the same time. Like, all the decor was nice, but the end product still looked miserably cheap.
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
Most were okay. Just a few that probably shouldn’t have made it… Like Sharaun. She was a bit too over the top. I felt as though she were blowing her trumpet with nothing to base it on.
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
Normal and expected. Even the Fox News reaction would be expected.
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
Its all real only the editing makes it stand out more.
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
They should not have called it Voting is Sexy. Makes it rather hard to understand like Mckey said about her shoot with the environment. But I understand why they had to call it voting is sexy since Tyra wants her show to have “values”.
Which girl is your early favorite?
Surprisingly, Sheena became a favourite of mine. After many cycles, another strong Asian contender seems to have made it. Gina was a misery and Anchal, although she can be subclassified as Indian, was not too bad. But no where near the level of April or Sheena. Julie was nothing, again, compared to April or Sheena and sometimes, even Anchal. Also favourites are Mckey and Marjorie. Elina has dropped in appeal to me.
Whose photo was the best? Worst?
Kind of hard to say who had the best photo in the pile. None exactly made me go WOW. But Marjorie had a good photo and with all her insecurities, being called first would probably have been needed. Hopefully she gets that confidence booster she needs and we see the ugly duckling become more mature.
Worst photo… Sharaun. Its like she basically stood there. Don’t see much fashion in it. Neither do I see voting is sexy. At least Nikeysha had a good face in hers.
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover?
Samantha needs one real bad. Isis could do one as well. That fringe hanging over the front of her face seems to be the only style she can manage. Something fresh on her would be nice.
* Does anyone think that Lauren is like a white Kathleen from cycle 8 following the episode?
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
not really.. i thought it looked stupid!
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices? i like them!
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
I dont expect to understand it, but they should at least respect it! i know i would be in shock at first but wouldnt say anything mean about it.
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama? drama!
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?” i am glad they are trying to make young people to vote!
Which girl is your early favorite? pre show was analeigh, but not is brittany.
Whose photo was the best? Worst? worst hannah/ clark. best brittany/elina
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover? NIkeysha!!!! i cannot stand the seleisha weave!!!
The first b—- that was eliminated was the first to talk all that s— about Isis. I know she feels like a dumb a– right now for being beat out by “a man”. I was so glad to see that hater be the first to go. The look on her face when she was booted was priceless. Hope you learned your lesson twit.
Isis,
Show them its not what you have (or don’t have), but how you use it. Keep on keepinh on. YOU GO GIRL. I’M ROOTING FOR YA.
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
No. It was cheesy.
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
I liked them all except for ShaRaun. They should have let the plus size girl on instead.
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
I didn’t expect them to be understanding, but I hoped they would at least not make nasty comments on national television. Isis took it all in stride though. You go girl..good luck!
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
Drama..she’s probably trying to get noticed.
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
A little tacky, but I am glad they are trying to get people to vote.
Which girl is your early favorite?
Marjorie! Love her.
Whose photo was the best? Worst?
Best: Marjorie. Worst: Clark, Hannah, ShaRaun.
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover? Nikeysha for sure. And Samantha. Chop her hair off. Clark too…I want to see them make her ‘ugly pretty.’ Could she handle it?
LOL, we all can agree the technology theme was over the top and stupid. I do not see an oscar in Tyra’s future.
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
- Let’s be honest here. The panel aren’t actors, nor should they ever try to be. They are hosts, and they need to stay that way. The fake “portals” were actually so dissapointing. Honnestly, morphing somewhere else? We’re not grade six anymore. They need to stick with what they know, & do it well.
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
- We didn’t really get to see much of the other girls at all, so I don’t really have an opinion. Although, I’m positive a select few are there only for higher ratings purposes.
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
- If she thinks those girls were tough, then she’s not going to like what the real world is going to give her – Espcially Cover Girl (which is why she wont win) Some of them crossed the line in their questions / opinions, but really now, what can you expect?
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
- I’m sure its real, but each thing they showed when she was showing it / saying it, she’s never wearing the same thing. My conclusion? These were taken over a longer time span than they’re letting on, and they’re making it out to be something that it’s not. Although, I don’t don’t she’s a sexual person.
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
- A little funny, and proof they’re running out of ideas. Although, I do condone them for actually trying to throw the message out there – voting is important.
Which girl is your early favorite?
- I’ve really taken a like to Sheena.
Whose photo was the best? Worst?
- The best was definitely Elina’s picture, and the worst was Clark – I don’t know how she did it, thats probably one of the worst pictures I’ve ever seen on ANTM.
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover?
- I personally think Marjorie needs a makeover & so bad. While they’re at it, throw her some new nerves because if she doesn’t get some soon, I’m going to go insane.
I’d also like to add that I don’t have a problem with Isis at all, however, I think it’s completely unfair that s/he can compete on ANTM. Isis doesn’t actually have the surgery done to make him a woman, and therefore, is technically still a man. And I do understand why they’d be uncomfortable sharing a room with her – she IS technically still a man.
Ashlee, I had that same thought myself. I’m extremely supportive of Isis, but she is pre-op. It made me wonder if she was included on the show more to provide some drama and friction than because they felt she deserved the chance.
Did you feel the Top Model Institute of Technology theme worked?
Noooooo! It was weird and cheesy and had animation that looked like it was from the eighties! But a lot of the first rounds are weird, and it is normal now they are in the house and stuff.
What do you think of Tyra’s finalist choices?
I think she picked the right ones! Nikeysha ans Sharaun bother me but what can I do? So glad Kacey didn’t make it, she would’ve made sooo much drama!
How do you feel about the girls’ reaction to Isis?
Some of them were okay, some were really mean! I understand them being weirded out at first, but them talking about her at the photoshoot was mean. And it didn’t even make sense! Isis isn’t my favorite, but that’s not because of who she is. And she doesn’t deserve that crap.
Is Elina’s super-strong sexuality for real? Or for drama?
I think it might be for real. They probably made her amp it up, but she seems like a girl that could be like that.
What did you think of the “voting is sexy theme?”
I thought it was a really good theme for the first photo shoot, not to crazy but still interesting, and it turned out some great photos!
Which girl is your early favorite?
Hannah, Analeigh, or Lauren!
Whose photo was the best? Worst?
Best photo-I liked most of them, even if the judges didn’t. Marjorie, Analeigh, Hannah, Lauren, Brittney, Mckey, Elina
Worst photo- Nikeysha. I hated the legs. Or Sharaun.
Who is in the greatest need of a makeover?
Probably Samantha or Clark, the blondes! Clark is gorgeous but needs to be modeled up. Same with Samanta. I hate Nikeysha’s hair. When Lauren gets a makeover she will have really modelesque look.
Mikeysha is tooo skinny! Marjorie is soo nervous, which might get annoying but I think she will get better. I’m not real keen on Sheena. Clark is gorgeous but will be the “bitch”. Elina will kiss some girl. And even though New York was more of a fashion place, I’m glad they are in LA because the house is cooler (there isn’t enough space in NY for a decked out house) and the photoshoots will be more interesting. Last season’s were slightly dull. I’m sooo excited!
McKey totally reminds me of Brittany from Cycle 8!