Next is Natasha/Nata, who gets no flak for her name. Her photos are really, really good. They get raves from all of the judges. Tyra says that the model has finally emerged.
Then there is Brit(tany) with her broke-ass weave. Twiggy says that her photos are very Parisian Elle. Brittany has a look like, "I'm great, aren't I?" Tyra thinks the "innocent" shot is very Lucille Ball. Good remarks all around.
Next is Whitney. Nigel thinks that "Whitelle" sounds like a department store. He also thinks that Whitney's photos look amateur. Tyra says something about her looking harsh in a lot of her photos.
Then there's Jaslene. She also gets kudos for keeping her name. Nigel says that her photos all look beautiful, but all look the same. Twiggy thinks that her sentimental shot is lovely, but doesn't look at all sentimental. Ms. J. says that the more he looks at Jaslene, the more she looks like Janice Dickinson. I tell you, it's the drag queen connection. Overall, Jaslene's performance is sub-par.
Next is Sarah/Moe. Benny points out that whenever Sarah says, "Moe," she does something really goofy. I guess he hasn't realized that that's just how she looks. Nigel says that all of her photos look posed rather than natural, and that Sarah's problem is that she doesn't let her guard down. Benny thinks that her "happy" photo is corny, and not exotic or interesting at all. Tyra says that it was technical good modeling, but that the hair and everything else just looked commercial. Sarah is in trouble.
And last is Dionne/Wholahay. Twiggy just deadpans, "It's not a great name." The British never understand true genius. Tyra says that Dionne's skin color is so gorgeous, so why not name herself "Brown." Yes, Brown. Twiggy thinks that Dionne's "hood" photo looks like a peeved housewife. Benny says that a girl from the hood and pissed-off housewife are essentially the same thing. Yeah, except the housewife will cut you. I love how Twiggy has the stones to make a comment about what's hood and what isn't. Tyra passes on Jay Manuel's comment that Dionne always does a good job, but needs to take it to the next level.
The judges deliberate. Natasha was awesome, and Nigel gets to rework his favorite phrase by saying, "She's made wrong the new right." Tyra's glad they kept her around. Jael's photos are great, even though she's a little tough for Twiggy. Nigel thinks that Jael is getting better and better. Benny says he wasn't moved by Renee, and thought that she had a dirty sophistication. Man, did he hit the nail on the head with that one, evil, Tom Wolfe-looking genius that he is. Renee ain't got no class. Twiggy and Tyra both feel bad about Brittany's weave. Ms. J. makes a nonsensical comment, per usual. Twiggy doesn't get Whitney's photos. Tyra says that she thinks Whitney is the whole package, and that she speaks and expresses herself so well. Benny Medina, being once again right-on, yells, "That's not what the gig calls for. For the most part there are other standards that we look to for a model, and I don't think she has them." He should totally be on the panel all the time, man. I mean, someone has to be the voice of reason, right? Jaslene fell flat. Sarah was too posed, and Ms. Jay says that she hasn't taken the best photos throughout the competition. Tyra says that she thinks Sarah has taken the best pictures that she can take, which is not a compliment. Benny Medina loves Dionne. He thinks that she's eloquent and sexy and has a great spirit. He also thinks that she will have a great career. Woo! Ms. J. then says "Wholahay," and mocks an African accent. I dare him to do that in front of Yaya.









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