ANTM Cycle 16 Finale: “America’s Next Top Model Is…”
Filed under: Rich, TV Shows
Author: Rich
Date: May 19, 2011
Previously on America’s Next Top Model, the final three took on a romantic photo shoot and all of them delivered… for the most part. Andre Leon Talley was not impressed with Hannah’s foot and she got the boot. She was always cannon fodder. Molly was called out first, continuing her late game surge. Left to fight it out in the finale with her is Brittani. It’s actually a pretty decent final two. Could you imagine if Tyrant had suckered us with Alexandria and Kasia. God. I would’ve died. So here we are. The Blonde vs the Brunette. Hilariously Snarky Molly vs Brittani the Redeemer. Will Tyrant reward Molly’s rise from the heinous weave makeover? Or will Brittani’s comeback from her mid-cycle meltdown be too good a story to ignore? Who will be America’s Next Top Model?
Okay. I gotta say this. It’s my first recap since the cast list for the Cycle 17 all-star edition was announced. OMFG. Do you know how much I raged to see Tyrant pick haggard old drama girls like Dominique, Lisa, Camille, and Alexandria. Awful. Seriously awful. Thankfully Alison and Kayla are in there to give me somebody to root for. The drama might just be too much. And speaking of delusional drama queens… where is Jade? She’s right up there with Camille and Alexandria. Turns out she didn’t like the contract they wanted her to sign. She said it was too one-sided. Hmmmm…. Whatever happened I am so effing glad Jade and her third-person crazy will not be back on my TV. Preach.
So here we are. Down to two. We start off in the bus with the two girls congratulating each other and retelling their sob stories. Molly was adopted and has abandonment issues. She went to rehab. Brittani had a mother with some sort of anxiety disorder and grew up in a trailer park. You can’t even make this shit up. They both talk about why they’re gonna win and how nervous they are about the CoverGirl commercial and shoot.
The next morning they both meet with IMG’s Ivan Bart for some one on one time. This is a huge deal. Tyrant would never admit to it, but I bet IMG gets a veto or something. Molly better turn on that fake charm. She actually did pretty well. Ivan loves Molly’s photos and is impressed that she goes from “pretty girl” to model with such ease. Brittani also managed to impress him. He likes her look and attitude and said he’s looking forward to seeing her on the runway.
Next up it’s some Mr. J time for the CoverGirl shoot and commercial. They will be working with photographer Pierpaolo Ferrari. The winning photo will become a national print ad. High stakes girls… don’t fuck it up. Surprisingly the product is not the 16 word long cumbersome nonsense we’re used to. It’s Lip Perfection Lip Colour. Wow. Whatever happened to Lip Lining Lake Lap Pump it up Plumb Plump?
During rehearsal for the commercial, Molly seemed to be really relaxed and impressed J with her natural reading. Will she cave under the pressure of the cameras? Yep. A little bit. The nerves seemed to get to her and she wasn’t as smooth and charming as she could have been. She looked stunning though. Brittani on the other hand was caving before she even started. Gurl was crying in hair and makeup and she’s losing her shit. Uh oh. Can she pull it together? Sort of. She got through it, but needed a lot of coaching.
As for the photo shoot, both girls looked stunning in the styling. That lip perfection really is perfection. Hey CoverGirl… there’s your shameless plug. Where’s my cut?
Brittani
Pierpaolo really liked her retro look. Her bob was pretty fierce. It’s a great photo, but I’m not sold that it is what CoverGirl is about. It’s a little too couture… not commercial. Is this Tyrant sabotage? At panel, the judges seemed to like it… including the startled look. Tyrant said it was stunning. I’m actually surprised. It doesn’t feel right to me.
Molly
Pierpaolo the photographer loved shooting Molly. He said she was perfect for a beauty shot. He shouted “Brava Molly!” when she was done. She really did look amazing. And the photo! Holy gay gasping pearl clutch! Gorgeous. The judges loved it too. ALT wanted to frame it and put it in his salon. Nigel loved the way she found the light. Tyrant liked that it was enchanting… almost dangerous, but not intimidating.
No rest for the wicked! The next morning they’re up bright and early for their Italian Vogue shoot. Pierpaolo is there again. Joining him is Italian Vogue stylist Valentina Serra. The two were quite impressed with Brittani’s professionalism. That’s new! As for Molly, she seemed to fade. She looked tired and sad. Uh oh! Snap out of it gurl! Werq! And then… as if it was scripted… the wannabes got home to find Molly’s parents in the house. Awwww. Cue the tearful hugs and gleeful shrieks. Then cue the sad reality that Brittani’s mom didn’t come because of her anxiety disorder. Ouch. Now it’s her time to be sad and low. Good grief. In the end… she at least got to talk via Skype.
Finally… It’s time for the runway challenge. This year, it’s in a gorgeous old palace. It’s a very intimate space for a fashion show. No raised runway or anything. They will be wearing Vivienne Westwood’s Anglomania line. Very youthful. Very fresh. And because Tyrant loves me… Kasia, Alexandria, and Hannah are back to fill out the model ranks on the runway. Oh look! It’s Cycle 15 winner Ann! She’s here too. Still awkwardly gorgeous… but has she learned to walk yet? Kinda. She’s way better than she was, but still not very professional looking.
Molly’s first pass was pretty good. It wasn’t the best runway walks we’ve seen, but her natural attitude really worked with the clothes and styling. The edgy attitude worked. Brittani’s first pass though was better. Her walk was fierce, hard, and fast. She definitely got the better outfit too. Molly’s second pass was way better than her first. Better outfit, more confidence, and she was really feeling the vibe. It was definitely her kind of scene. Brittani’s second run was still impressive. Didn’t love her outfit, but Tyrant called out a “WERK”! She might be going too fast, but she still looks good. For the final pass, the two went out together and did some awkward joint posing. Brittani got a little case of the giggles. The judges were NOT impressed. And then… we have our big OH SHIT moment. Right as they were about to go off stage, Brittani SLIPPED on a rose pedal, stumbled, and did a HEADER into a door frame. Ho. Ly. Shit. Epic crash. Molly helped her up as the crowd gasped.
Wow. Another shocker! They’re both getting makeovers again! WTF. Ivan Bart from IMG wants to give them a more modern look. Damn Tyrant! You are really slipping. He is not loving the looks you gave these two. This has never happened before. The girls usually stagger in to panel looking weary from the runway with bizarre makeup and hair. Not this time. Ivan says they’re real models now and it’s time to whack off some more hair.
At panel, the girls debut their new looks. Gay gasp again! Molly! OMG. They both look great. But Molly! After all that drama with the weave, she’s now rocking this chic boy cut. I actually LOVE it. Brittani looks great too. Take that Tyrant. Mr. J is there as the fourth judge. The judges loved Brittani’s walk, but were concerned that she seemed to break character too much. ALT was concerned that she was rushing, but it still worked. They liked Molly’s walk too, but thought she showed her nerves too much. Brittani gets the edge on this one. She also seemed to get the edge on the video shoot with the judges. She was happy and bubbly, but Molly came off as a “mean girl”. Uh oh. My fave might be going down here. She bounced back with a strong CoverGirl photo and her portfolio is definitely the better of the two. There’s actually little comparison. Hers is much more outstanding. J actually said he was “living for this moment” when talking about Molly’s camel shoot . It’s gonna be close. I’m rooting for Molly… NOOOO. Shitballs. America’s Next Top Model is Brittani. Sigh. It’s ok. She’s pretty and cute… definitely did better this episode… but Molly’s body of work is so much better. Oh well. We all know the winner rarely actually goes very far. Molly will follow in the footsteps of non-winners and actually have a modeling career.
That’s it folks. On to Cycle 17 and the dramatic bitch fest that promises to be All Stars. Thanks for reading!
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Makungu
May 19th, 2011 at 4:22 am
A lot of factors could have lead to Mollys loss, coz lets not kid ourselves here she was the better model of the two by a mile , even one of the best models the show has seen.
1.Mollys is a little older (23 ) and to be starting in the industry thats ancient.
2. She comes across flat and grumpy and those bags under her eyes dont make the situation better.
3. Andre Leon Talley favored Brittani from the get go and we know how influancial he is
4. She’s blonde, and being blonde is often considered a safe look.
I’m upset about the decision not even gonna hide it.Molly was the far superior model, Brittanni is cute and she got a cute haircut but her performance throughout the show was good but not as impressive as molly’s.
Molly got the short had of the stick with the whole weave bullsh*t and the obvious “mean girl” editing
What should Molly do Now?
1. Remember than she actually has a load of talent and even impressed Ivan bart and Franca on the show, Use that to her adavantage, im certain shes going to be signed by IMG
2.Clean up that attitude, and get over these “abandonment issues” that the editors of the show so wanted us to be aware of leading to her loss.
3.She must remember the None of the shows winners have actually carved out a real career in the industry so in some way she should consider it a blessing that she didn’t win.
4. She should dust herself up and keep moving it would be a shame if she let the loss let affect her ambitions coz she’s got major talent.
ambar
May 19th, 2011 at 6:24 am
i knew it brittani will win…and that haircut still fierce…
alios
May 19th, 2011 at 10:19 am
I’m very happy that she won because she was a better model than Molly… Molly had strong pictures, but Brittani delivered something new every time and that’s rare… I’m sure that she will go far in this industry because she has the walk, the bone structures, the neck to work it… Throughout the competition, she impressed Andre Leon Talley every single time with an amazing shot… She’s very professional and knows what she has to do to deliver a fantastic picture… BRITTANI YOU MADE ME PROUDDDDD…. GOOOOODDDD LUCKKKKKK….
luci
May 19th, 2011 at 10:26 am
im so freaking disappointed i cant even watch it, just look at it at wiki and when i see Brittani won, its over. But its ok in a way, all winners of ANTM didnt make it unlike the non winners. I hope Molly will make it and have a better career, her body of work is so great.
Andre00x
May 19th, 2011 at 11:40 am
Whatever man, Britanni had it from the beginning.
Mike
May 19th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Molly looks like Heather Morris (who I love) in her covergirl shot!
JordanLane
May 19th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
I hate to inform you Brit fans (if that’s what you want to call it), but Molly will by far go further than Brittani in this industry. Sure, they both have working looks for this industry, but Molly’s will definitely carry her through a long lasting career. Them receiving haircuts by Ivan is obviously a sign that he & IMG want them both. If any of you are too blind to see that, watch and see what happens. You, Rich, I love your opinions. However, how can you criticize a reality tv show’s “drama”? It happens in almost all… excuse me… in EVERY reality show. So, Alexandria has just about the same right, if not more, as the other girls for C17. Her look is what the fashion industry would call “edgy”… to say the least. And for those of you who believe that “being a bitch will get you nowhere”, then you’re right… if you’re working OUTSIDE the fashion industry. Wake up and smell the coffee. Do you guys honestly believe that Anna Wintour, Gisele, Raquel, Marc J., etc etc… are all going to smile and hand out roses everyday? No. They’re going to have “attitude” and “confidence” to keep them going in this industry. As long as the girl has the “look” then damn it, let her be a bitch. That’s how the fashion world works. If you can’t accept that… find a new hobby.
Dan
May 19th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Oh my gosh Richie! I was clutching my imaginary pearls the entire last few minutes. When the girls walked out with their new looks I likely couldn’t get enough of them. They looked INCREDIBLE. Brittani looked like an entirely different person!!
Loved this final recap and loved the final decision!
Steve-O
May 19th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
I’m glad Brittani won, out the two of them she def wanted it more. Was also happy because it really does change her life.
Molly was definatley the better fashion model in terms of photography, but her weakness in other areas is def what cost her the win.
Now in terms of the angry girl editing, we will never know just how much of that was editing and how much of that really reflects her personality. But if even a portion of it is true Molly needs to watch out cause no one is going to want to work with her if she doesn’t sort it out! In some ways the series might have even been a diservice to her.
mark
May 19th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
i wish and crossing my fingers that IMG also sign MOLLY, please HOMORAZZI have a segment of past ANTM alum who make it big winner or non-winners, and please inform us if Molly get sign in, i really feel bad for her, her effort and hard work go into waste.
zeze
May 20th, 2011 at 3:37 am
it’s quite weird that tyra did last photoshoot with brittani, but with ann and adrianne (c1) didn’t..
Robyn
May 20th, 2011 at 10:10 am
Another great season of recaps Rich! Loved them.
How happy was I when they came out with the DOUBLE PIXIE!?!? So happy that I almost didn’t care the Brittani won. But I do care a little bit. Come on!!! Another Tyra pity cycle?! Really?! “Oh please don’t send me back to the trailer park to live with my opiate/benzo/oxi addicted mom”.
Gag…
Brittani looked fantastic but Molly has the superior body of work.