‘Top Model’: Jewels of the sea
By Contributor“America’s Next Top Model” special report
By Nadria Tucker
So far, “America’s Next Top Model” has been a slow burner, with few meltdowns, fights or catastrophes. Week 4, though, looks to be action packed, as we find the ladies, including Kendal Brown of Northport, posing while riding a roller coaster
It sounds simple, but in Tyraland — presided over by host/producer/supermodel/dictator Tyra Banks — nothing is ever simple.
See them go head over heels, after the jump …
The episode starts off with a plot, orchestrated by Kacey Leggett, to invite over some male models. The girls cook, the male models arrive, and the party promptly fizzles. Do I dare say that this year’s crop of models is … boring?
The models are surprised to learn where their next shoot will take place and …
… Chris White, left, has a minor breakdown after the ride …
… but overall the models perform well, and it’s on to the real challenge …
… tea with Tyra!
Technically, this is a prize for the roller coaster challenge winner, Liz Williams, but taking tea with the Mad Hatter must be, well, tea-dious. (Blame the champagne I had before writing this recap, OK?)
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Look for our special interview with Kendal Brown
next week on Wade on Birmingham!
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Finally, more drama! I’m not even sure what exactly this is about, but it boils down to Kacey essentially saying, “I’m not here to make friends.” Cliché much?
Why can’t the girls fight like they used to? Remember that cycle where one girl rubbed her dirty underwear on another girl’s bed? Now that was quality television.
The real photo shoot involves jewelry. In addition, the girls must pose with friendly creatures of the sea, like this charmer, no doubt a distant cousin to the octopus who predicted World Cup results.
Photographer Matthew Rolston styles the models as sea goddesses. Jay Manuel advises Kendal to channel an emotion during the shoot, and it pays off. The judges shower her with praise: “beautiful,” “stunning” and “fantastic.”
Ann Ward three-peats with a stunning photo.
But her direct competition, Rhianna Atwood of San Diego, pales in comparison and is sent packing.
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Birmingham writer Nadria Tucker (@NadriaTucker) dabbles in magical realism and the Southern gothic tradition, but always keeps an eye toward the future of Southern fiction. Her award-winning fiction is character driven and sometimes dark, but usually plays fair. Her work has been featured in publications such as The2ndHand, Lipstick and Birmingham Magazine.
“America’s Next Top Model” airs at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on CW 21.
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Next: The models walk on a moving runway for some reason, plus three-way catfight. [Episode 5 – Get me off this crazy thing]
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