America's Next Top Model-Cycle 8

[ASUADPi]

Just read in the newest people magazine with Tyra on the cover that cycle 8 begins February 28th.

I searched the net but I couldn't find anything listing the cycle 8 contestants. CW doesn't have ANTM listed as a "televised" show right now.

Either way I'm excited!!!!!

[smiley21]

I am excited too. VH1 is airing Australia's Next Top Model in March. It is going to be a top model overload!

[KDAngel]

The models are:

Abby, 24, Santa Cruz, California
Christina, 19, Madison, Wisconsin
Connie, 18, Phoenix, Arizona
Elaina, 21, Boston, Massachusetts
Jennifer, 22, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jollie, 20, Roswell, New Mexico
Kelsie, 19, San Francisco, California
Krystal, 19, Farwell, Texas
Laia, 18, Honolulu, Hawaii
Lily, 25, New York, New York
Maggie, 18, Detroit, Michigan
Melissa, 20, Seattle, Washington
Samantha, 18, Las Vegas, Nevada

Pics were supposed to come out this past week, but I'm not going digging to find out (there not anywhere obvious yet). The trip will be to Sydney though.

Word on the street is a lot of the girls are "larger" models this cycle.

Here's a pic of Tyra in Sydney during their trip:

(if image doesn't work, http://duckyxdale.com/wp-content/upl...tyra_banks.jpg )

[Tippiechick]

Flame away, but Tyra looks like shit these days. If you are going to host a modeling competition, keep yourself in somewhat of a model-shape. Her face even looks strange in every pic I've seen of her lately.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

Flame away, but Tyra looks like shit these days. If you are going to host a modeling competition, keep yourself in somewhat of a model-shape. Her face even looks strange in every pic I've seen of her lately.

I agree!!!!! She looks more alien than usual.

[kddani]

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

Flame away, but Tyra looks like shit these days. If you are going to host a modeling competition, keep yourself in somewhat of a model-shape. Her face even looks strange in every pic I've seen of her lately.

My mom had that bathing suit. In 1986.

[KDAngel]

She weighs around 160lbs now she said last week. At 5'11" thats more than fine. She said it best too -- models have to be skinny. She's not a model anymore.

She's by no means is fat and I think it's awful she's being slammed for gaining weight. So she may have some bad pictures out there, but I daresay everyone has them. I think she deserves a break. She's trying to help young women on her talk-show and give girls the opportunity of a lifetime with ANTM.

[kddani]

Originally Posted by KDAngel

She weighs around 160lbs now she said last week. At 5'11" thats more than fine.

160 at 5'11 is fine. But she weighs more than 160....

[ASUADPi]

Originally Posted by KDAngel

She weighs around 160lbs now she said last week. At 5'11" thats more than fine. She said it best too -- models have to be skinny. She's not a model anymore.

She's by no means is fat and I think it's awful she's being slammed for gaining weight. So she may have some bad pictures out there, but I daresay everyone has them. I think she deserves a break. She's trying to help young women on her talk-show and give girls the opportunity of a lifetime with ANTM.

Ditto!!!

It's so pathetic that people are more interested in how much she weighs instead of what she is trying to do.

I'd much rather see her model than the anorexic or bulimic ones now. (And let's face it when the size 0 dress is falling off the model and see her ribcage and bones jut out, something is wrong). IMPO. Which I'm sure I'll get flamed for, but whatever.

[Tippiechick]

She's modeling in ANTM whether she wants to admit it or not. I doubt many people who aren't modeling strike a pose like that in a bathing suit on a beach with a photographer. She's still on TV and should keep herself up. Let's face it -- most people prefer a smaller Tyra.

I am not saying she's horrendously fat. I am saying that she doesn't look good with that much weight on her. She is not 160. Look at that picture above. Her thighs and belly tell the real story. I am saying that she doesn't look good these days. She doesn't look healthy.

And, spare me the, "She's trying to be a good role model crap." Someone who is comfortable at their weight doesn't make such a big deal about some pics. They don't come on their show wearing the same bathing suit as in the "bad pic." That seems like her trying to convince everyone that she's comfortable with her new weight.

No, she's not a runway model anymore. But, neither are Janice, Cindy, Christie, Christy Turlington, etc. They maintain a healthy weight because they realize they will always be in the spotlight.

If you have made millions off of your body, don't be shocked when people criticize they way you look. It doesn't stop suddenly just because you "retire."

[Sistermadly]

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

She doesn't look healthy.

Unless you're her doctor, or you have x-ray vision, you can't make a legitimate claim about her health. I weigh WAY more than 160, and I do boot camps. For fun.

[SSS1365]

I can easily believe she is 160. I mean, just comparing her weight and height to that of people I know, it's really not far-fetched.

[valkyrie]

Originally Posted by Jen

I think her body looks fine, but her fashion choices leave MUCH to be desired. If she'd get a stylist that wasn't on crack I wouldn't be shaking my head at her so much =)

Yes. I don't give a rat's ass about her weight, but for reals, she needs more flattering clothes AND to lay off the terrifying weave and drag-queen makeup. Why does she always want to stuff herself into some tight strapless crap that makes her look like a sausage? I don't get it.

[Sistermadly]

Originally Posted by valkyrie

Yes. I don't give a rat's ass about her weight, but for reals, she needs more flattering clothes AND to lay off the terrifying weave and drag-queen makeup.

I think Tyra's singlehandedly responsible for the death of RuPaul's career. The world needs more drag queens!

Sorry, these girls going to Tyra wanting to be the next Top Model is like me going to Rosie O'Donnell for weight-loss and how to act like a lady tips.

It's not her weight that bothers me. It's that EIGHT-HEAD!