I like the TMIA segments, but I’m finding they don’t seem to have enough material to validate them. Most of the featured girls this cycle had TMIAs last cycle. But since My Life as a CoverGirl is scrapped, they need something!

What new segment would you like to see them do?

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Below are some candids from the episode.

Cycle

Images: CW

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Photos: Nigel Barker/The CW Network ©2009

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I’m glad Teyona’s doing well. She wasn’t my favorite winner, but it’s always nice to see the girls get work!

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Their best takes are below. Who did the best?

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Below are the girls’ ads! Which do you like better?

Nicole

Laura

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(Video will be added when available.)

Original Air Date: November 18, 2009
Winner: Nicole
Runner-Up: Laura

The episode opens with Nicole and Laura sharing what they’ve overcome – Laura being from a small town and not having a lot of options and Nicole overcoming extreme shyness. Laura and Nicole appear to be true friends, which should make this episode interesting. The girls are given scripts for a commercial the next day. Laura freaks out because of her dyslexia.

Even though it’s only a final two, the procedure is the same – Nicole and Laura will film a CoverGirl commercial and shoot a print ad. Teyona shows up to give the girls advice and her reading is really flat. Hopefully Nicole and Laura learn what not to do from Teyona. Nicole impresses Nigel with her beauty and professionalism on set. Unsurprisingly, Laura struggles with her commercial, but brings it in the end. Nicole is the surprise and has a hard time not sounding “snotty.” She wins line of the night when she says “I’d rather have boogers in my nose on national television than sound snotty.” Nigel is less impressed with Laura’s photograph as he can’t really get her to convey emotion.

After some reflection, Ann Shoket shows up and completely pulls a Tyra by squealing and hugging the girls and putting on a fake French accent when introducing Gilles Bensimon. She even gets a confessional about the girls performances! If the rumors about Miss J prove true, I’d put money on Ann taking his seat permanently on the judging panel.

Tyra stops by for one-on-one interviews with Laura and Nicole. We get the spiels about Nicole’s shyness and Laura’s dyslexia. Laura completely breaks down when talking about her grandma, it’s adorable. After the bonding, it’s time for the runway show! The big surprise is that Jen, Erin, Brittany and Sundai were all brought back to walk in the show. They’ve done this every cycle, but this is the first time they actually showed them. They also did Project Runway style interviews with the eliminated contestants and asked who they wanted to win. Sundai is rooting for Laura and Brittany is rooting for Nicole. I have no idea who is going to win!

Eddie Murphy did show up! I love how the show makes it look like he’s here for Top Model and not his model daughter. Nicole’s walk is rather clunky, but is filled with confidence. Laura’s walk is smooth, but lacks any oomph. When they go out for wind, both girls are fierce. For their third trip down the runway, both are better than their first trip.

During panel, only Tyra and Nigel speak. Where’s Mr. Jay? Isn’t he usually a final panel judge? And why isn’t Miss J saying hardly anything? Regardless, the judge give both girls positive and negative feedback and it’s hard to tell who is going to take home the prize.

After a thorough and logical deliberation, Nicole is declared the winner! Laura is so sad and my heart breaks for her. Either girl would have been a solid choice.

Question
Did you like jumping right into a final two?
Whose CG commercial was better?
Whose CG ad was better?
Do you like Ann Shoket?
What did you think of the runway show concept?
Who walked the runway better?
Are you surprised Nicole won?

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babycakes at Television Without Pity revealed who will be crowned America’s Next Top Model! Find out who wins below the jump!

babycakes writes:

The next episode will be really good. Laura does outshine Nicole on the runway and the adds where ok but in the end,

America’s Next Top Model is…Nicole!

I’m so delighted and surprised! I didn’t think Nicole could take the crown from Laura, who’s a perfect fit for Seventeen and CoverGirl. I’m excited to see how this all plays out tonight!

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Here are the previews for the episode. Who do you think is going to win?

I’m hoping for Nicole, but would put money on Laura. The finale airs tomorrow on the CW at 8pm. It will be followed by a one hour special called America’s Next Top Model: Revealed. I have no idea what the special will be about, but I’m excited to find out!

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This is Katarzyna’s second TMIA. Her career keeps climbing!

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