America's Next Top Model Cycle 12

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

Me neither! They look NOTHING alike, aside from both being extremely fair-skinned.

Similar build (the not petite Nicole is only 2" taller), fair skin, red hair. No, they're not mirror images of eachother - but they're similar enough for Tyra to say "We've done this before".

[bostongreek]

lol, don't forget Gina!

I think it's so weird that there won't be a top 3... does that mean they're nixing the CG commercial or just not having a judging on it? I wonder how they're going to fill that hour.

[littleowl33]

Originally Posted by LeslieAGD

Actually, April was in the top four with Yoanna, Mercedes, and Shandi. Also, Sheena (who was in one of the last few seasons) made top four or five, I think. I'm really surprised that there haven't been more Asian models on the show.

Oops, my bad! I can't really remember very well beyond one or two seasons. I really liked April and I was bummed when she got eliminated!

Originally Posted by bostongreek

lol, don't forget Gina!

I think it's so weird that there won't be a top 3... does that mean they're nixing the CG commercial or just not having a judging on it? I wonder how they're going to fill that hour.

Well, they did the CG commercial earlier in the season, so it might be weird to do it again... dunno.

[bostongreek]

Originally Posted by littleowl33

Well, they did the CG commercial earlier in the season, so it might be weird to do it again... dunno.

No, they always (or at least for the past several cycles) do the mid-cycle one and then the one in the final 3 along with the pictures.

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Similar build (the not petite Nicole is only 2" taller), fair skin, red hair. No, they're not mirror images of eachother - but they're similar enough for Tyra to say "We've done this before".

Nicole L. didn't have red hair, it was dark brown. I think their faces maybe have similar bone structure, but that's about it.

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Poor Laura, I crack up everytime I think about her shoot:

"The last thing you wanna do is start hyperventilatin' AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN!!!"

[AlphaXi_Husky]

Was very surprised to see Laura in the top two. I didn't think her picture this week was all that great, or that her body of work was that strong. Unless she completely rocks it next week, I think Nicole is the obvious winner.

[littleowl33]

Originally Posted by AlphaXi_Husky

Was very surprised to see Laura in the top two. I didn't think her picture this week was all that great, or that her body of work was that strong. Unless she completely rocks it next week, I think Nicole is the obvious winner.

It pains me to say this, because Laura is my favorite... but her picture sucked this week. Her body looked good, but her face was fug. I was astonished that she made the top two. I also found it weird how they told Nicole how amazing she was all through the shoot, and then her picture was kind of eh. I definitely saw Nicole in the two 2, but based on this week's shoot alone, I think it should have been bratty Erin with her.

HOWEVER, Laura and Nicole have been two of my favorites all season, so I'm thrilled they're in the top two. I think Nicole takes better pictures, but Laura is more of the "whole package" in terms of personality, confidence and runway, and I do think her overall body of work is impressive. And no matter what the judges say, I think her Grandma Wanda Jean outfits are adorable. Nicole, on the other hand, had a really weird outfit this judging. I thought they would call her out for sure. Her personality is also just kind of strange. She doesn't project confidence or relatability (is that a word?).

My bet is on Laura for the win.

So excited for the finale next week!

[KSUViolet06]

Wow. I am floored by Andre L. Talley doing Top Model of all things.

Didn't see that coming.

It seems to be beneath him, you know?

For those who are clueless: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Leon_Talley

[littleowl33]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Wow. I am floored by Andre L. Talley doing Top Model of all things.

Didn't see that coming.

It seems to be beneath him, you know?

For those who are clueless: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Leon_Talley

The page says he's a "close friend" of Kimora... maybe they were a package deal or something.

[Kappamd]

Team Laura all the way.

Also, Nicole walks like a linebacker.

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

Team Laura all the way.

Also, Nicole walks like a linebacker.

LOL so true...but she blew me away with her photos.

Can they both just win???

[Kappamd]

Probably my least favorite winner in a long time.

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by Kappamd

Probably my least favorite winner in a long time.

Really?? Even with Teyona or whatever her name was last cycle?

[Kappamd]

Originally Posted by lovespink88

Really?? Even with Teyona or whatever her name was last cycle?

It's hard to say. I think both are pretty blah.

I don't know if I will watch next season.

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by ASUADPi

I was actually surprised by the choice, but not as much as last season (Teyona should have never won).
I was shocked that Nigel and Tyra called Nicole's walk "signature", it needed help. I'm not a model (by any stretch of the imagination) and I don't walk like that. Her walk was just atrocious (IMPO).
But I stand by my opinion that they choose the person that "needs" the contract not "deserves" the contract. I'm sure Laura already has a contract with an agency.
It broke my heart to see Laura crying, she just broke down. I've seen the other girls cry, but not to the extent of how Laura was. Poor girl.

*Ditto on all counts.

*I do like Nicole better than I did at the beginning of the season. I knew it would end this way, but I held out so much hope. It was a wrap from when Nigel called Nicole a "high fashion model." Oh well, we love you, Laura!! lol

*I was excited for the update on Dani. I saw her in Essence and so it was cool to hear about it and know what they were talking about. I saw Eugenia from Cycle 7 in the same issue. And did anyone else catch Ya-ya on the Macy's commercial? I wonder if Tyra made sure that would play specifically during an ANTM commercial break.

*Aaaaand does anyone else find it weird that the winner of the petite season is the only one tall enough to have been in a regular season??? Shoot, she's technically taller than Eva (5'6.5")!!!