Oh the acting episode. So much fodder for mocking. Where to begin? The girls are visited by two D-list "actors" who give the girls pointers on inhabiting a character. I really don't know why Tyra still insists on doing an acting episode (I mean, besides the inherent comic potential, but I don't think that's what Tyra intended). The only successful actor/model I can think of is Rebecca Romjn, whose latest gig is playing a tranny on Ugly Betty. Not really a stretch.
In other news, this week we might as well have called ANTM The Dionne Show, just for the sheer volume of her one-liners. Girl was always funny, but this week took the cake. It is now clearly established that there are three mothers in the house (Yes, Natasha has a baby and not a cat as previously thought), and when Renee and Dionne get visits from their children thanks to a challenge win, and Natasha doesn't, things don't looks so good for our favorite Russian. Seven girls will be wheedled down to six (yay, halfway point!). Who's going home tonight?
Previously, Jael was thrown in the pool, but received no punishment for making a fool of herself at an ANTM party. Nicole Richie was at said party and in true girl fashion, started a she-said, she-said fight between Renee and Jael. Thanks to a talk with Tyra in Oprah mode, Renee finally got the message that yes, everyone hates her. Whitney and Sarah were in the bottom two, but despite this being Whitney's third or fourth time there, Sarah got the boot.
Necessary.
As the girls ride in the Classmobile back from panel, Whitney says she was surprised she was in the bottom two again that night. See, that just shows she has no idea how to model. Sarah at least knew she had a bad shoot, while Whitney seems stunned by the judges' criticism. Needless to say, she wants to bring it this week. Eh, I'll believe it when I see it.
Back at the house, Renee listens to a tape made by her husband telling her how much he and their son miss her. So, is Renee Sally and her husband is Felicity? Or vice versa? Mother Renee puts up new pictures of her son who is SO CUTE considering he's the spawn of the Devil. Renee's husband is trying to cheer her up, because she is depressed after learning that everyone else in the house hates her.
She says she had no idea how much everyone disliked her until the whole Nicole Richie incident. Except during the dead model shoot, she clearly knew she was a bitch, so what gives? Liar.
Jaslene, for one, has noticed a change in Renee since their talk with Tyra, while Dionne, knows that Renee has tried being nice before and it didn't work, so she finds it hard to trust her. Jael even got a written apology from Renee, and puts it up on her Wall o' Letters-From-Her-Friends, declaring that she loves her friends, meaning Renee is now among them. How magnanimous, Ducky! God, what a giver.
Yeah, looks like she really appreciates the note.
As we see shots of Brittany complaining about her itchy, ratty weave, the ANTM official hairstylist, Christian Marc, is greeted by an ecstatic Natasha at the front door. She's not getting a ridiculous weave cut off her head, so I don't know what she's so happy about. As he works, Whitney laughs at Brittany's suffering, saying she (Whitney) has had hair weaves since she was twelve and it's really not that bad. The white, girls, however, are in awe of Christian's work.
Tyra Mail! "Whatever you do, don't be yourself." Natasha reads as if she's practicing for her CoverGirl commercial, which is appropriate because clearly the girls are going to be acting. Whitney is excited to hear this, since "acting is [her] forte." Again, I'll believe it when I see it.
Another funny thing, apparently that one-name model thing isn't going away, as all the girls now have placquards made out of foam core above their beds with their name and pseudonym. Tyra. Let. It. Go.
In case you forgot.
Aw, official verification that Natasha does indeed have a baby and not a cat! With pictures! What a beautiful baby girl. Natasha loves the competition, but says it's very hard for her to be away from her baby for so long. Dionne seconds that emotion, saying nothing compares to missing your own child, who is equally as adorable in a photo and over the phone. Fierce competition this year for the cutest spawn of America's Next Top Model.
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Comments (14)
why no more details on Dionne breaking it down on her baby girl's hair - I literally rewound 5x, made my boyfried watch and then cried because IT WAS SO FUNNY! She just won my heart by talking to the camera like she was talking to me...heart Dionne!
1 of 14 | Posted by chacha | Posted on April 16, 2007 3:33 PM
I hate the show but I love your recaps!
2 of 14 | Posted by Madeyoulaugh
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Posted on April 16, 2007 4:05 PM
Nice recap!
Jael is definately on something. Or has been. Its ruined her speech forever; she needs to give up public life and retreat to a hermit hole.
I love how week after week after week, Jaslene is someshow mentioned by herself or the judges as a drag queen. Too true!
I'm rooting for Natasha and Renee now. Brittany has awesome pictures, but she isn't pretty at all outside of shoots.
3 of 14 | Posted by shia0bundan
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Posted on April 16, 2007 5:09 PM
Your recaps are great! Reading them is almost as fun as watching the show-
My husband wandered in the room during panel and in his words: "Whoa, is that Tyra? I used to think she was hot." Why is she looking so crazy lately? She is a beautiful woman, but its like Halloween every week for her now. Step away from the costumes Tyra!
And was Natasha's baby's picture tinted on the eyes and lips? That is one stunning-looking child!
4 of 14 | Posted by d-fly
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Posted on April 16, 2007 5:19 PM
Did anyone else notice how it looked like Tyra had a hemerrhoid when the girls walked into the judging room and was leaning a hand on Nigel? It was a totally awkward pose.
5 of 14 | Posted by tito
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Posted on April 16, 2007 6:37 PM
I'm SO glad Whitney finally got cut. Good lord she hadn't taken a single decent shot since she's been on the show. At least the girls remaining have taken at least 1 good photo.
I think a Dionne, Jaslene, Natasha final 3 would be awesome. Dionne seems like a cool chick and is funny, but I'd rather see Jaslene and Natasha win.. unless of course Dionne just keeps getting better and better.
We'll see though heh
6 of 14 | Posted by Shollia
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Posted on April 16, 2007 9:13 PM
Has anyone noticed (I haven't seen any comments) that Renee always wears the exact same shirt in the confessional? That tan one with the trim around the v-neck? Week after week, it's that same shirt! She also sounds like she is perpetually congested.
Glad you pointed out Tyra's thunder thighs. I mean, it's fine to be full-figured but no need to wear something like that.
7 of 14 | Posted by KermitGirl22
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Posted on April 17, 2007 8:05 AM
I like Renee. In fact, I always have, even when she was being a bitch. She's trying to change for the better though, which is great. Let's just see if it lasts...
The babies were SOOO cute! And even though Natasha's baby wasn't there, that picture of her was beautiful.
I am rooting for Natasha, Renee and Dionne - all the mommies. I didn't really like Dionne, but her hilariousness this week changed my mind.
~Georgia~
8 of 14 | Posted by georgiababe
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Posted on April 17, 2007 12:09 PM
Though Dionne gives me a laugh sometimes she seems kind of fake to me. I dont know, its the self conscious southern belle hair tug and eyelash fluttering or something.
9 of 14 | Posted by Leah3t
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Posted on April 17, 2007 4:21 PM
I noticed that, too, KermitGirl. I wonder if ANTM is like the Real World where they have the regular confessional-type area & then do other interviews where they're prompted by the producers to talk about certain things.
10 of 14 | Posted by gillian
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Posted on April 17, 2007 5:51 PM
CHUKIEEEEEEE!
11 of 14 | Posted by couchpotato
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Posted on April 17, 2007 6:55 PM
There was a comment earlier about Jael's lesbian tendicies, Now is it just me or did she have a tat on her neck that said 'Jennifer'???? Please tell me i'm not the only one that saw this. FYI, I saw it when she was at the panel.
12 of 14 | Posted by twnpeeks
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Posted on April 17, 2007 10:35 PM
Did anyone point out that you can't really see the shoes in Dionne's picture?
13 of 14 | Posted by tito
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Posted on April 18, 2007 8:28 AM
It makes me wonder...How did Dionne get preggers if she doesn't even KISS her boyfriend? what the hell does that mean??
14 of 14 | Posted by james_woods_rules
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Posted on April 18, 2007 3:35 PM