ANTM 13.11 “Hawaiian Hip Hop” Recap
November 11, 2009 by Erin Balser
Tonight on America’s Next Top Model, the girls learn how to dance hip hop Hawaiian style and the final four will become the final two! Who will walk in the final runway show next week? Find out below!
(Video will be added when available.)
Original Air Date: November 11, 2009
Challenge: Hip Hop Hula
Challenge Winner: Laura
Photo Shoot: Volcano goddess
Guest Judge: Ann Shoket
Called First: Nicole
Bottom Three: Jennifer, Laura, Erin
Eliminated: Jennifer and Erin
In the “last time on” segment, Tyra doesn’t say anything about Erin until she lists the remaining girls. I wonder if that means anything?
After commercial break, we learn even Erin is amazed she’s still around. So is Nicole, who thinks Erin’s too concerned with what other people think of her. Nicole is completely in love with modeling and Laura wants to model so she can provide for her family. There’s no time for dramatic backstories though, because it’s time to hula!
The girls learn the basics of both traditional hula and hip hop hula. Each girl will need to choreograph a traditional hula solo that will tell their own story. After practicing, Miss J shows up and tells the girls the winner gets a 5-day trip to the Four Seasons in Maui. That’s a pretty sweet prize.
Since we are down to four girls, everyone is getting more narration time. The more screen time Nicole gets, the more I like her. The more screen time Jen gets, the less I like her. It’s like she’s trying to be a character or a personality. So much squawking!
Jen does is the best quote of the night when she declares “I bet Laura know how to get freaky in the club!” The judges agree and choose Laura as the winner! She chooses Jen as her vacationing partner.
The photo shoot is inspired by Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. The girls get excited by the concept, but Jay bursts their bubble quickly when he announces that this week is a double elimination.
I like the idea of no final three because I find the final episode in most cycles to be rushed. They should dedicate an hour to the final three and an hour to the final two. At least this way, we get a full hour for the top two.
During the photo shoot, Jen appears to struggle, Nicole is amazing, Laura couldn’t pull it all together and Erin refuses to flirt with the camera until she sings “those pop songs teenagers listen to” in her head. The photographer is very blunt and doesn’t encourage the girls much. I know it’s not his job, but it affects the vibe of the shoot.
At panel, the judges love Erin’s photo, are meh on Jen’s and Laura’s, and like Nicole’s. Nicole is called first, leaving Jen, Erin and Laura on the chopping block. Tyra calls Laura’s name, sending Jen and Erin home.
Next week – America’s Next Top Model is crowned!
Questions
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge?
Whose hula solo was the best?
If you won the trip, who would you take along?
What do you think of having no final three?
Did you like the photo shoot concept?
Whose photo was the best? The worst?
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover?
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out?
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit?
Do you agree with the final two?
i must say that the laura over erin edit was odd…but erin had been in the bottom two three times in a row…and she didn’t switch her poses up much…laura’s photo was awesome…but erin’s face was great…dunno. i guess tyra wanted to tell erin that though she had a rockin pic, her past performances were blech near to the end.
laura has NO fco. how weird is that? she was snubbed in the cirque du soleil one.
i like the top two. laura is great for seventeen and covergirl but nicole is sexy editorial.
btw erin, the goddess is named Pele.
JENNIFER!!!!!!!!!!! WHY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! How could they pick Nicole over Jennifer?!
HAHA, it’s about time Jennifer went home. I’ve been waiting since before the season even started for that moment. But it breaks my heart to see a girl with such a talent go home. Love you Erin. <333
glad wonky eye went home. i knew she wouldn’t but erin should have stayed. laura looked cross eyed in her picture and i have never liked her or her look or her annoying “i’m just from kentucky” stupid self. erin’s pic was gorgeous and she also should have won the challenge…if nicole doesnt win i will be pissed.
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge? awkward, poor Nicole
Whose hula solo was the best? I couldn’t watch the whole thing it was just not that interesting.
If you won the trip, who would you take along? Definitely Nicole or Laura.
What do you think of having no final three? Good thing too, made it more interesting.
Did you like the photo shoot concept? It was good and I like the photographer, he was tough and honest and it’s like preview for the girls to go into the real world. They can’t always have agreeable easy shoot.
Whose photo was the best? The worst? Once agian I think that Tyra shouldn’t choose the panel photos, just lived it to the photographer, the shoot and the final photos totally diagree with each other. Nicole and Erin perform the best, the other two were kind of blah.
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover? Not really they were just teasing her.
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out? Yep who else?
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit? Edit
Do you agree with the final two? Yes, it was basically Nicole and just anybody to compete against her so they could have a final.
Say what? PELE is the Hawaiian fire godess
I am happy with this seasons finalists (blech finally bratty Erin is gone). I was just kinda surprised that Jen wasn’t in the top 2 because an Asain girl never won before.
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Nicole ROCKED the photoshoot. Here picture was amazing!! However, I felt that Tyra should have selected a better photo of Nicole. Her photoshoot went so well but the photo Tyra chose wasn’t the best one. NICOLE FOR ANTM!
This sort of reminds me of AusNTM how last season’s final three photo shoot was at the beach with crashing waves and long flowing dresses. Not exactly an original concept, but I still got the same vibe. I think AusNTM is a bit edgier and actually had a successful winner (Alice), which ANTM is trying to imitate. Like having only a final two for the last episode, which AusNTM has.
I’m also hoping Nicole doesn’t win so she at least has a chance of having a successful career. I’m sure Laura will be happy with Seventeen magazine.
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge? I thought it was meaningless, but Nicole was funny.
Whose hula solo was the best? I felt Jen did the best.. not Laura.
If you won the trip, who would you take along? Definitely Laura because she’s so fun.
What do you think of having no final three? Shocking and a little unfair, but at least my 2 favorites are in the Final 2
Did you like the photo shoot concept? Yes, I loved it. I loved the girls’ makeup and outfits, esp. Nicole.
Whose photo was the best? The worst? Nicole was the best. Jen did the worst, but I like her more than Erin.
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover? Yes!
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out? YES!!
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit? Err…
Do you agree with the final two? Yes, absolutely.
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge?
I thought it was pretty cool, actually. Again, it was one of those “Cycle 13″ moments that felt so classic ANTM to me, unlike the last few cycles. Ever since maybe Saleisha, each cycle has gotten more and more annoying. This was fun & cute.
Whose hula solo was the best?
The one that stands out to me in my memory is Jen’s. When she went first I thought, oh she’s got this.
If you won the trip, who would you take along?
Probably Laura. God shes adorable.
What do you think of having no final three?
Well, at judging, I was thinking, this is so unfair because sometimes its clear who ought to go home, but this time, if one person had been eliminated, it would have been difficult enough to pick, let alone 2! I was rooting for Jen or Laura, and I knew from spoilers who would make it but i was still sad for Jennifer. But I agree, the idea of an hour for the final two is awesome.
Did you like the photo shoot concept?
I did, but the photos werent what i expected. Jay was talking about water shooting up behind them on the rocks, and I didnt see that durin the shoot, so I thought maybe it would be photoshopped in… the pics would have looked amazing with huge waves behind them.
Whose photo was the best? The worst?
I didnt like Nicole’s, which made me so confused because during her shoot I saw so many things she did that I thought they’d pick a photo from, and they picked THAT!? Whats wrong with you, Tyra? Best would be Laura’s I think.
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover?
compared to the other girls at judging she didnt look great (i was in love with Jen’s dress) but it wasnt necessary to change it. It made no difference
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out?
i think not. i think laura did. challenge winner and amazing picture? HELLO? this cycle seems like they hand out prizes for challenges and then never speak of them again as if they’re taboo. at judging they used to announce the winner again and clap.
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit?
both. it probably wqasnt that big of a deal that she didnt hug her too, but they didnt have to show it.
Do you agree with the final two?
welll.. yes. i can see why the judges & everyone else love nicole… but i would have much rather seen Jen win the competition than Nicole… but down to Laura and Jen, I’d say Laura. Between anyone else and Laura, I still say Laura!!
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge? Pointless like most of them.
Whose hula solo was the best? I liked Laura’s and Jen’s.
If you won the trip, who would you take along? Laura.
What do you think of having no final three? Fine with it. It always seems rushed with just one hour. When it was UPN, the finale was two hours so you had more time.
Did you like the photo shoot concept? I liked the concept but not execution which is how I’ve felt since they got to Hawaii.
Whose photo was the best? Nicole’s The worst? I didn’t like Laura’s face in hers as she looked stunned and she looked short. Jen looked like she belonged in a men’s mag and not a Hawaiian goddess.
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover? No, considering Tyra was wearing another bad jumpsuit she’s got no business criticizing someone else’s fashion sense.
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out? Yes.
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit? Eh, weired edit and most of the girls haven’t wanted to hang out with Erin when it came to challenges so there’s that.
Do you agree with the final two? Yes. I would have preferred Erin but she never got her redemption arc with Nicole which would have made it the best final two as far as editorial models go, ever. But Laura has been consistent and appeals more to the CG/17 mode. I’m just happy we didn’t get stuck with wonky eyed, open mouthed Jen. She’s an actress and not a model. There have to be better choices for an Asian winner on this show.
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge? I think at this point the challenges aren’t as much about being successful as showing you’ll give it a shot without whining. Good thing Sundai was gone.
Whose hula solo was the best? I didn’t like the solos, particularly for the weird grins, but I think Jennifer’s was the best (just judging the solo part).
If you won the trip, who would you take along? Not sure – but we thought it was a FRIEND friend, from home, who would get to go and were disappointed it was an ANTM friend.
What do you think of having no final three? Mixed – I like the hour on last two, but would prefer an hour on last three and have a double elimination earlier in the process when we could really use the shake-up.
Did you like the photo shoot concept? I did like it; I was surprised they didn’t discuss the timing at panel, though.
Whose photo was the best? The worst? Jen’s was the worst, we thought she looked like she had been slapped. I did like her personality at panel and at the shoot, but not in the interviews. I think Nicole’s was the best. Taken on their own, Erin’s was close, but in the context of the show I’m so tired of that same expression on Erin’s face and thought Nicole brought something new.
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover? Yes, but Erin’s outfit looked like she just came from the gym, I can’t believe that wasn’t mentioned either.
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out? Interesting that only the girl with the first callout didn’t get the criticism from Tyra, so it was almost an advantage to get the second callout. But, yet, Nicole deserved it.
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit? I didn’t notice anything so not sure what you mean.
Do you agree with the final two? Yup, I’m just shocked the ones I wanted to see walk actually ended up in final two for once.
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge?
Um… Funny but I did not think it was a really helpful challenge for the girls but at least it was fun.
Whose hula solo was the best? Um… Laura and Erin
If you won the trip, who would you take along? Um… Laura or Erin… but it’s true that Erin was helpful…
What do you think of having no final three? Bof, no comment really but I wonder who would be chosen if there were a final three btw Erin and Jen
Did you like the photo shoot concept? Yep but there’s elements that could have been better…
Whose photo was the best? The worst? Best: ERIN!! Worst: Jen but I didn’t like neither Laura’s
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover? Bof…….. didn’t change anything
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out? Nope, Erin’s was more edgy
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit? I think (and hope) it’s edit cuz Erin is not a bad person and she’s always there for others. Also, she never was mad against anybody and No! She was not a bitch, maybe a little whiny but not more bitch than the other girls! Even Nicole sometimes bitches the others girls and after she (Nicole) says that she hates when people talk behind other people’s back………………..irony?
Do you agree with the final two? Nop…….. Laura is sweet and everthing but who cares really about personality…… I mean Bianca (cycle 9) and Monica (cycle 7) were mean but they work today………….. The best, according to me, would have been Erin and Rae, but, because Rae is gone, Nicole deserves it.
This has been one of the better cycles (with the exception of Ashley, Sundai, blah blah)
But I am very happy with the final 2!
Nicole wins, but Laura is great as well and I definitely think both girls will go far
in the words of jennifer: laura must get freaky at the club!!
I cant believe Jen went home! I am so sad. Isn’t it about time an asian won?
And isn’t Nicole just another one of Tyra’s special awkward girls? It’s a bit annoying.
Anyone know what song was played during Erin’s photo shoot?
Why did Tyra send Brittany, Rae and Sundai home despite Erin’s poor performance when she sent Erin home first time her photo was stunning? I don’t really like Erin, but this is just stupid.
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge?
– It was fun/ not very serious and I think it was good:)
Whose hula solo was the best?
– Jennifer’s
If you won the trip, who would you take along?
– I suppose anyone but Erin, I don’t think the two of us would get along.
What do you think of having no final three?
– I always liked the final three hour, so I’m not happy with this decision. Besides, I think Jen deserved final three.
Did you like the photo shoot concept?
– Generally yes. It wasn’t very original but it was good.
Whose photo was the best? The worst?
– Nicole’s was the best. But I think, basing on the shoot that Laura was the weakest this week.
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover?
– Maybe, but they made it worse.
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out?
– Absolutely yes.
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit?
– Tyra and her editing… always full of surprises
Do you agree with the final two?
– Yes, but I would rather see final 3
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge? why can’t they be more creative- the stupid solo in front of two people? c’mon, what about the public, and why dancing AGAIN?
Whose hula solo was the best? I liked Laura’s and Jen’s, but Jen’s was a little awkward at one point and Laura was just adorable.
If you won the trip, who would you take along? Laura or Nicole
What do you think of having no final three? fine with it
Did you like the photo shoot concept? Yeah, but I wish they went FURTHER with the concept. Laura’s and Erin’s dresses colors were so wrong for me for the concept- a fire goddess should be more interesting. Also, nicole’s earrings. I would have preferred a picture that was FIREY. They looked like sea women.
Whose photo was the best? The worst? I liked the pictures, but they could have picked a better one of Nicole. Laura’s was probably just like Erin’s critique: One picture of the lot came out beautiful. She sure was akward.
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover? I didn’t like what they did to her, and Erin’s was just as bad.
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out? Yes, for overall performace. But where were the campaign-worthy photos Jay was talking about??
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit?
Do you agree with the final two?
Oops forgot the rest:
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit? edit, or Erin looks like she pushed her to recieve her photo. She was prob. angry or ready to cry. And laura hugged her in the end anyways.
Do you agree with the final two? Yes. But poor jen had beautiful pictures too!
I am sure that Nicole will win because she has a unique look and has the drive to be America’s Next Top “Petite” Model!!!
OMG!!!!!!!
I FREAKED OUT! Corn flower! Laura BABE you are INCREDIBLE!!!
Iv`e watched every season of EVERY type of top model and never missed an episode, Iv`e seen girls come n go and I have NEVER EVER EVER truly minded who goes up,
BUT!!!
When Tyra said her name i SHRIEKED! I am sooooo HAPPY she is up there! You go Chica! Kik some model Butt, show Nicole how its done!!! LAURA IS America`s Next Top Model, She is AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL!
No model has ever inspired me, or made me care so much as she, I want so much for her to be ON TOP, to Rock the Foundations of the model world, To storm down the runway and not let her nerves get the better of her, because America`s Next Top Model does not have to be ANOTHER skinny akward red headed twit,
It HAS TO BE CORNFLOWER!!! I just love her to bits!!!!
which island are the models on? bc jay mentioned secret beach, and i know secret beach in kauai.
Hi everyone,
Sorry I haven’t posted in a few days. I went to a conference for my day job from Thurs-Sun and the hotel’s internet was crappy and expensive. Instead of shelling out the $15 a day I was expected to pay, I just didn’t bother.
I’m home now and will be catching up today and tomorrow, including my interviews with Erin and Jen.
Erin.
Nicole has already been confirmed as the winner…i love laura 2 bitz but shez not a model n quite frankly…her look isn’t all that 2 me…im sorry… so im glad nicole wins…n stop hatin on sundai everybody…she was great…im gonna miss jen 2…
hi erin!
i miss your uploads so much this weekend and i was thinking the worst about what happened to you
lukily is to know that youre fine and yo’re going to post the news soon
and about the hotel’s internet, why they always put their prices so high?
that kind of things makes me wish that i could not love the internet anymore, but i cant
hahaha
great to know that you are okay
greetings from mexico
Have you guys seen the preview for this week? Some of the eliminated girls are back! Brittnay, Jen, Erin and possibly Rae! Watch carefully at 0:10 and 0:11- you will see them! You may have to pause it haha.
Has this ever happened before on Top Model? I know they bring back the previous winner, but some of the recent eliminee’s?
http://bit.ly/2Ad7HE or if that one doesn’t work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnSt3rSf6h0&feature=player_embedded
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge?
It might have been more meaningful if it actually was incorporated into the photo shoot.
Whose hula solo was the best?
Jen or Laura, but props to Nicole, and I thought it wasn’t fair that they were on Erin’s case about hers being depressing- it’s legitimate creative territory.
If you won the trip, who would you take along?
Someone else, but if I have to choose between them, then Laura.
What do you think of having no final three?
I like that things are being switched-up but I’ll have to watch to finale to determine whether I think it was successfully executed.
Did you like the photo shoot concept?
I was a bit confused as to what exactly they were looking for, I was honestly with Erin on it: volcano goddess would look a bit angry, right? I was thinking intensity, volatility- things to match “volcano” and the waves crashing into the rocks as well.
Whose photo was the best? The worst?
I thought Erin’s photo was the best, but I wouldn’t be able to get “volcano goddess” from just looking at any of them, and if someone told me that was the concept, I’d be like, “huh!?”, except for Nicole’s, where I’d be like, “oh… I can see that…”.
I like Laura, but I thought her photo was the worst.
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover?
Not really. It just seems like a running gag or a habit of the judges or something at this point.
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out?
Yes, while I thought Erin’s photo was aesthetically better and more believable for a picture in say a magazine, but Nicole’s strayed the least from the concept. Also, given that it was a good picture, even if it wasn’t the best out of the four, good picture this time + past performance makes her the top candidate for the top two. Given that the next episode is the top two, and seeing as she deserves being in the top two the most, she shouldn’t have to go through being in the bottom, even if it’s the bottom three. In other words, because this week, only one out of the four girls was not going to be in the bottom, i.e. up for elimination, she deserved to be that one by default given a good performance this week and prior.
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit?
I didn’t get that at all. I don’t even know where this came from. Anyway, Girls who have been eliminated thus far have been consistent with comments regarding Laura as a “sweet girl”, so it’s more likely unintentional edit- though once again, I don’t recall seeing anything like that.
Do you agree with the final two?
I agree with Nicole being there, but I keep going back and forth between Laura and Erin. The problem is even given Nicole’s awkwardness and lack of commercial appeal, in terms of the total package, Laura isn’t on par with Nicole. Erin on the other hand also lacks the commercial appeal, but has also fallen so far from grace and currently emotionally too preoccupied for her to be a worthy adversary until she can pick herself up again. Basically, right now, all the cards seemed to be dealt highly in Nicole’s favor, and her consistent past performance pretty much consolidates her as the winner- else, it makes little sense. She just has to perform decently during the finale at least or badly only if Laura also performs as such. Basically, as long as there isn’t a huge gap in performance during the finale in Laura’s favor, the stars have pretty much aligned for Nicole’s victory.
Questions
What did you think of the hip hop hula challenge? Lame
Whose hula solo was the best? Erin
If you won the trip, who would you take along? Laura
What do you think of having no final three? I’m down with it
Did you like the photo shoot concept? It was pretty. I wanted it to be at an actual volcano, but it was still pretty.
Whose photo was the best? The worst? Erin’s was really good. Jennifer’s was the worst for me.
Did Laura’s outfit deserve a makeover? I don’t know. But it didn’t get better when they made it over.
Did Nicole deserve the first call-out? I guess.
Did Laura snub Erin in the call-out or was that a weird edit? Probably a weird edit.
Do you agree with the final two? yes