Surf’s up as “America’s Next Top Model” heads to the beach.

The final five, including Montgomery’s Dionne Walters, take in Sydney’s sands while working with boy toys and Tyra, who’s not only judging the pics but snapping them, too. But before that, the contestants race to see who can book the most gigs.

Plus, Brittany cries. A lot.

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Even supermodels-in-training need a break. And thus, the “America’s Next Top Model” clip show.

Whee.

At least Tyra gave us some new clips of our current and departed contestants, including Top Five finalist Dionne Walters of Montgomery and long-long-lost Samantha Francis of Pinson.

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Models at work head to a land down under. Can’t you hear, can’t you hear the blunders?

Yes, our gang of six head to Australia for the latest episode of “America’s Next Top Model.” Can they handle the jetlag, the slang and the work on camera? Also, can Montgomery’s Dionne Walters speak Aussie Aussie Aussie?

Oi oi oi.

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It’s not enough to be pretty, or make good pictures. It’s about (hand flourish) acting!

And so, our contestants become double threats as models and thespians on last week’s (sorry so late!) “America’s Next Top Model.” Hey, Dionne Walters of Montgomery, we said thespians, not lesbia– never mind.

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What happens when models pick their own names and unleash them on Hollywood’s C list? An annoyed rapper, soaked contestants and Paris Hilton?!

Yes, we’re making faces, on purpose, after Wednesday’s episode of “America’s Next Top Model,” and our weave is about to fly the coop. Plus, Montgomery’s Dionne Walters puts her best feet forward.

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Maybe the Hoover Bucs didn’t have the best season ever. Their hopes of a mythic national championship crashed hard earlier in the season. But the high school football powerhouse could still fulfill one record-breaking goal: a fifth straight state championship.

And so, Coach Propst and company are back on familiar turf, battling for the ring in one last game. It’s time for players, couples and teams to face their destiny in the hour-long season finale of “Two-a-Days.” (more…)

To make it in the cutthroat world of modeling, ya gotta have balls.

And so our nine finalists, including Montgomery’s Dionne Walters “man up” for the big photo shoot on tonight’s “America’s Next Top Model.” What. A. Drag.

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The Hoover Bucs love the smell of manure under the bleachers. Smells like … victory.

And so our heroes once again face their bitter rivals, the Vestavia Hills for a grudge rematch, this time during the state semifinals. If you hate the Rebels, well, this episode of “Two-a-Days” is for you. (more…)

We interrupt this season of “Two-a-Days” for the following announcement:

This week’s episode is a lousy clip show. How the heck do you put together highlights from a mere seven half-hour episodes of the Hoover Bucs? The producers could’ve at least just made it 20 minutes of Coach Propst ranting unbleeped …

Instead, we offer our “best of” from the season to date. (more…)

If those model wannabes can’t cut it, they’re dead to us. Dead!

Murder mayhem takes over as 10 finalists, including Dionne Walters of Montgomery, make face after face after face to see who can make the prettiest corpse on the latest “America’s Next Top Model.” Please stop, you’re killing us.

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for … makeovers. Yay!

It’s time for the 11 finalists, including Montgomery’s Dionne Walters to receive hairdo-overs and manic makeup sprint on the latest episode of “America’s Next Top Model.” Will the ice cream shoot be a sweet surprise or a sticky situation for the gals?

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Producer: “We need you kids to do something to jazz up this week’s episode of ‘Two-a-Days.’ ”

Kids: “We could have a bake sale. Or spend time with the elderly. Or cheer on the Hoover Bucs, our favorite team.”

Producer: “No! I’ve got it! You’re going to (dramatic pause) a psychic.”

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‘Top Model’ contestant Samantha focuses on newfound career

Her TV modeling career took a long strut off an abruptly short catwalk. But this teenager is determined to turn her passion for fashion into a living.

Samantha Francis, 19, became the second evictee on Wednesday’s episode of “America’s Next Top Model.” The CW reality competition, currently in its eighth season, features 13 women squaring off in photo shoots and fashion walks to win a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl.

The Pinson native discussed her runway ambitions, her bonding with fellow contestants and her Birmingham hangouts by phone Thursday.

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Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole hour watching “America’s Next Top Model” for whatever it was we did wrong. But we think you’re crazy for making us write an essay telling you who we think these models are. Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club.

Alabama contestants Dionne Walters and Samantha Francis, along with 10 other finalists, head back to school for some tough lessons in modeling and strutting.

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The playoffs continue, but the Hoover Bucs aren’t looking ahead to next week.

They’re looking ahead to next year

Yes, the seniors are looking forward to college, playing ball at another level, hanging out with their girlfriends, the whole campus experience. Except for Charlie, who may be repeating kindergarten at the rate he’s going. Even with higher education looming, the team faces the lowdown Thompson Warriors on the latest “Two-a-Days.” (more…)