From America's Next Top Model

[edit] Atlanta's Next Top Model Cycle 3

Atlanta's Next Top Model Cycle 3 is the third season of Atlanta's Next Top Model. It premiered on February 1, 2009. The prizes have changed this season. The winner will receive management and representation by Elite Model Management, which is the same. However, their beauty contract with Sephora worth $100000 has changed to a contract with Revlon (the value remains the same). Additionally, they will become the new face (being the spokesperson and filming commercials) and also receive an ad and billboard in Times Square for H&M. Previously, the winner appeared in a 6-page spread and graced the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine, but in this cycle, she will grace the cover (but only four pages) of Elle magazine. Finally, as a bonus for the success of the show so far, the winner will also receive a sexy new Nissan Maxima! Contestants who are eligible in the contest must be at least 5'7", and 18 to 27 years of age. Plus-sized models are also introduced starting this cycle. Each cycle there will be an international destination. This cycle's international destination is China.

The final 2 contestants will make it to a live finale where the audience and general public may vote for the winner (though they do not decide who ultimately becomes the winner, as they are just accounted for as one additional vote to the judges' votes in the finale). Prior to the finale, the models will go on go-sees themselves to determine the final catwalks they will walk for the finale judging. A finalist may book all jobs or no jobs - it is up to them.

In the end, Ordenza Vega was crowned Atlanta's Next Top Model on July 17, 2009.

[edit] Call-out order

Sophie Q’s Callout Order
Order	Week
Order	Casting	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	Finale
01	BrieAnna	Kaleigh	BrieAnna	Elena	Scarlette	Scarlette	Anya	Ordenza	Annelise	Tamaris	BrieAnna	BrieAnna	Tamaris	Ordenza
02	Elena	Annelise	Annelise	Annelise	Annelise	Tamaris	Brittany	Tamaris	Ordenza	BrieAnna	Ordenza	Annelise	Ordenza	Tamaris
03	Anya	Laurie	Anya	Tamaris	Elena	BrieAnna	BrieAnna	Elena	BrieAnna	Brittany	Annelise	Ordenza	Annelise
04	Brooke	BrieAnna	Tamaris	Ordenza	Ordenza	Elena	Annelise	Brittany	Tamaris	Ordenza	Tamaris	Tamaris	BrieAnna
05	Laurie	Anya	Ordenza	Scarlette	Brittany	Brittany	Ordenza	BrieAnna	Brittany	Annelise	Brittany
06	Annelise	Ordenza	Elena	Laurie	Laurie	Annelise	Tamaris	Scarlette	Scarlette	Elena
07	Tamaris	Elena	Laurie	Bridgette	Tamaris	Anya	Elena	Anya	Elena
08	Scarlette	Brittany	Kaleigh	BrieAnna	Anya	Ordenza	Scarlette	Annelise	Anya
09	Tatiana	Tamaris	Scarlette	Brittany	Kaleigh	Laurie	Laurie
10	Kaleigh	Bridgette	Brittany	Anya	BrieAnna	Kaleigh
11	Natalia	Tatiana	Tatiana	Kaleigh	Bridgette
12	Ordenza	Brooke	Bridgette	Tatiana
13	Bridgette	Scarlette	Brooke
14	Brittany	Natalia

lightsteelblue The contestant(s) won the week's reward challenge
mediumaquamarine The contestant won 2 reward challenges in the same week (Ordenza)
lightpink The contestant(s) temporarily withdrew from the competition
violet The contestant was eliminated
mediumpurple The contestant won the challenge and was eliminated in the same week (Brittany)
thistle The contestant was the survivor of a bottom 3 with a double-elimination (Elena)
red The contestant quit the competition
yellow The contestant was readmitted into the competition due to another contestant's choice to quit
limegreen The contestant won the competition

The call-out order during Casting week does not reflect the contestants' performance that week.
Kaleigh won immunity because she did the best on the challenge in Week 1.
Ordenza was hospitalized during Week 4 and had to miss a challenge, alongside BrieAnna.
BrieAnna quit in the top 3 due to personal reasons at home. Tamaris was readmitted.

[edit] Contestants

[edit] In order of elimination

Natalia Ivanova is an 18 year old Student from Milestone, Laneton. (14th)
Brooke Rodriguez is a 20 year old Aspiring Model from Rein, Rein. (13th)
Tatiana Davidson is a 19 year old CD Store Manager from Tranzit, South McKenzie. (12th)
Bridgette Coleman is a 23 year old Stay-at-home Mom from Moonbury, Rein. (11th)
Kaleigh Stanler is an 18 year old Student from King Hill, Rein. (10th)
Loraine "Laurie" Nottingham is an 18 year old Sales Clerk from Coastwood, Laneton. (9th)
Scarlette Reed is a 19 year old Florist from Keller, Rein. (7th/8th)
Anya Gorbachova is an 18 year old Student from Rein, Rein. (7th/8th)
Elena Rice is an 18 year old Cashier from McKenzie, McKenzie. (6th)
Brittany Altridge is an 18 year old Student from Charleston, Laneton. (5th)
BrieAnna Holt is an 18 year old Student from Tory-Collings, Portland. (4th - quit)
Annelise Bourgeoise is a 20 year old Student from Ginger, McKenzie. (3rd)
Tamaris Jones is a 24 year old Lifeguard from Engleland, South McKenzie. (runner-up)
Ordenza Vega is an 18 year old Student from Coastwood, Laneton. (WINNER)

[edit] Makeovers (Top 13)

Annelise: No change
Anya: Dyed blonde
Bridgette: Cut short, bangs added, dyed red
BrieAnna: Dyed lighter
Brooke: Dyed honey blonde
Brittany: Cut short, edged out
Elena: Curly weave added
Kaleigh: Volume added
Laurie: Extensions added
Ordenza: Kreesha Turner inspired
Scarlette: Cut short, black highlights
Tamaris: Extensions added
Tatiana: Cut very short

[edit] Cycle 3 Auditions (Top 20)

Kristin
Anya
Winona
Tatiana
Brooke
Sera
Chantal
Kaleigh
Loraine "Laurie"
Elena
BrieAnna
Natalia
Annelise
Brittany
Scarlette
Tamaris
DaVia
Bridgette
Ordenza
Munkir

[edit] Current Cycle Statistics

Total number of contestants: 14
Oldest contestant: Tamaris Jones, 24
Youngest contestants: 8 contestants are 18, the lowest age allowed
Tallest contestant: Kaleigh Stanler, 6'0.5"
Shortest contestant: Brittany Altridge, 5'9.5"
Heaviest contestant: Bridgette Coleman, 181 pounds
Lightest contestant: Anya Gorbachova, 116 pounds
Contestant with the most consecutive challenge wins: Ordenza Vega, 3 wins in a row
Contestants with the most collective challenge wins: Ordenza Vega & Tamaris Jones, 3 wins
Call-out mean of top 3 (excluding semifinals and finale): Annelise - 3.29, Ordenza - 3.83, Tamaris - 3.92
Call-out median of top 3 (excluding semifinals and finale): Annelise - 2.5, Ordenza - 4, Tamaris - 4
Contestant with the most consecutive first call-outs: Scarlette Reed & BrieAnna Holt, 2 times in a row
Contestant with the most collective first call-outs: BrieAnna Holt, 3 times
Contestant with the most consecutive appearances in the bottom two: Laurie Nottingham, Anya Gorbachova, Elena Rice, Tamaris Jones & Ordenza Vega, all 2 times in a row
Contestants with the most collective appearances in the bottom two: Scarlette Reed & Annelise Bourgeoise, 3 times
Contestant who was eliminated in the same episode she won the challenge: Brittany Altridge, week 10
Contestants who temporarily withdrew from the competition: Ordenza Vega & BrieAnna Holt, week 4
Contestant with no appearances in the bottom two: None
Contestant who did not participate in photo shoot(s): None
Contestant who quit: BrieAnna Holt, week 12
Contestant brought back into the competition after being eliminated: Tamaris Jones, week 12

[edit] Photo Shoots and Commercials

Casting Shoot: Harnessed in the Air
Week 1 Shoots (a): Cycle 3 Promo (Ladies of the Mansion + Ice Queens): "Bling It On."
Week 1 Shoot (b): Dark Garden (Nude)
Week 2 Shoot: Bionic Women
Week 3 Shoot: Androgyny
Week 4 Shoot: Comic Superheroes
Week 5 Shoot: Old Abandoned Mansion
Week 6 Shoot & Commercial: H&M
Week 7 Shoot: Dancing to Matt Nathanson
Week 8 Shoot: CHANEL Haute Couture
=-=-=-=-=-International Destination: China-=-=-=-=-=
Week 9 Shoot (a): Asian Couture Bikini Shoot (Hainan Island)
Week 9 Shoot (b): Aliens by Hong Kong Piers (Haute Couture Swimwear)
Week 10 Music Video: Jolin Tsai - "Hot Winter"
Week 11 Shoot: Ancient Chinese Concubines
Week 12 Endorsement: Elle Magazine Cover (not aired) & Revlon DoubleTwist Mascara (Elle China was bonus)
Tamaris' Runway Show(s): Marc Jacobs, Tripp NYC by Daang Goodman, Balenciaga, Derek Lam (4)
Ordenza's Runway Show(s): Bebe, Tripp NYC by Daang Goodman, Balenciaga, Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler, Bill Blass (6)

[edit] Weekly Synopsis

Week 1 - Cycle 3 Promo Ad + Dark Forest (Nude),
The final 14 girls chosen to be a part of the competition were flown to their new luxurious home immediately. Awaiting them outside their house was Sophie Q, in a high fashion couture gown. She told the girls that it would be their first photo shoot ever. They would shoot TWO promo ads. One - a couture mixed with glamour shoot where the girls, wearing high fashion brown and gold couture gowns are placed in the lobby of their new luxurious mansion going up the staircase and having the AtNTM logo in the middle, and two - an edgy editorial ad in which the girls are placed on the steps leading to the front of the house while dressed as "Ice Queens" yet also sparking edgy make up and puffy hair styles. Two of the contestants will be the "gate keepers" of the front door and will be dressed up as goths. On the door is a large "3". The girls will all be aligned along the side of the steps making a corridor of just steps leading to an AtNTM logo. It was clear which girls could pull of high fashion, couture, editorial, or were commercial. The judges observed every detail of each girl and jotted them down. By the end of the photo shoot, a few prevailed exceeding or meeting expectations, some were good, and others failed to impress. Tatiana struggled finding a pose for both the Couture and Ice Queens ads. Brooke seemed too commercial and glamorous. Scarlette also seemed to worry the judges as she looked much too Hollywood and had a diva persona during the photo shoot constantly telling the photographer to slow down and asking if she was right or not (even though she obviously thought she was). A few front runners who stood out and could possibly pull of editorial, high fashion, couture, AND commercial were Elena (who seemed to be able to do it all), Kaleigh (who seemed to be a high fashion and editorial posing expert), Anya (who's face stood out), and BrieAnna (who looked like a model and did couture very well). The promos were a challenge. The winner, who shone the most out of the photo shoots, would receive immunity as a challenge win (Kaleigh won). They were told that both ads would appear in Elle Magazine. After their exhausting photo shoot, the girls finally got to check out the entire house and drank some champagne. They all got a little to very drunk. Anya was terribly drunk and started kissing Elena, who was pretty much at the same level. A few of the girls just turned 18 recently (as 8 of the 14 are 18!) but drank nonetheless. Brittany did a little scope of all her competitors and said that Ordenza was her biggest competitor, being immensely beautiful and having a popular Latina look. Laurie was soft spoken but bonded with a few of the girls. Kaleigh, although the tallest was great at contortion (aiding her in her posing). Scarlette began to cause some trouble when she got a bit drunk and poured beer on some of the other girls' clothes. Brooke stopped her. Tamaris, the oldest in the house, decided to take action and put the party to an end. The next day, the girls prepped to do yet another photo shoot. They were driven to a very mysterious yet lush forest in the middle of a beautiful garden. Their photo had a dark composition and they were told to pose with fruits or flowers. They were like nymphs. They were also told to pose nude! Brooke and Bridgette were worried about showing their different bodies so early in the competition but did it nonetheless. Some stood out and some withered. When the 14 got back to their house, each girl gave a brief introduction of themselves. Annelise seemed anti-social and stepped away and went to bed. Laurie aspired to be an actress. After Scarlette introduced herself and told everyone that she was the diva and ultimate actress, Laurie stepped away and took a dive in the swimming pool. Ordenza told everyone that she was born in Venezuela and she vies to be the first Latina winner of AtNTM. Tatiana told everyone that her family had struggles in the past and apologized for any thick skin that may come across harsh. Brooke said that she wanted to be a model but also told everyone that she was not sure she stood a chance against the other 13 and started to cry. Bridgette understood her. She said she was a mom and was not sure how this would hinder her career as well. She always wanted to be skinnier and the most beautiful in her school, but she never was. Tamaris said that she was a lifeguard and was always a happy-go-lucky girl - until her mother remarried. Out of all the girls, her story shocked others the most. It was highly unexpected of her. Her mother was one whom she would trust the most. However, her mother said she found true love and went out with a man whom Tamaris highly disliked. He was mean to her and did foul things behind her mother's back (like stealing money or possessions). Her mother would not believe her when Tamaris told her. When the man had found out that Tamaris kept out ratting him out, he eventually assaulted her, threw a fit, and now Tamaris has a few stitches on the back of her neck. She covers it with her black curls and decided to stray away from her old life as much as possible. She moved from Florida to Atlanta, and got a job as a swimming instructor. The children all loved her and it brought joy to her. She then became a lifeguard to save other people's lives in hopes of becoming an angel, something she wished she had back then. Until this day, she keeps a very large distance between her and her mother and have not talked in years. Anya said she grew up in a very poor family in Russia and was always made fun of because she was tall, skinny, and awkward. But now she's glad to have matured into a strong young woman, ready to prove the other kids wrong. Brittany also had a troubled past. Her parents had a divorce just 2 years ago, days before her sweet sixteen. Ever since, she's been going through some tough times and had to face custody battles and enduring move after move. She finds modeling something she should do as school just hurt her. Elena told the others that she had to model to feed her family. All of her aunts and uncles have died because of illnesses and the majority because of tuberculosis. Her father passed away recently because of lung cancer. She does not want the same for her mother as she has fallen ill as well. She also has 6 other siblings to take care of. Natalia states that she grew up opposite to Anya. She said she grew up in a wealthy family in Russia but when her father ran off, she lost all her money and her mother and the children were left all alone. Her mother immigrated to Canada in hopes of earning money but just ended up failing. Recently, only last year, they moved to a small town in Laneton, Atlanta in hopes of starting anew. She is a new farmer but hopes to model as she is blessed with intriguing looks and height. Kaleigh says that she was just a normal student. Listening to other people's stories made her tear up although she could not seem to relate. Her strongest desire is to become a successful supermodel and be number 1 and not in the middle in at least something! BrieAnna then started her story...On the outside, she seems like a fragile yet strikingly beautiful and modelesque girl. But on the inside, she is full of angst and a deep dark history. She explained to the other girls that her ex-boyfriend was into heroine, marijuana, everything, you just name it. He raped a girl one day while he was high and brought her to BrieAnna's house. She was shocked and had no idea of what to do. She was born and raised in a small town in the fishing inlet or Tory-Collings and her neighbours were miles away. She immediately decided to call the police but her ex stopped her and even threatened to kill her. She did the thing she regret the most - run away, leaving the poor innocent girl with her crazy ex-boyfriend in her house. After awhile, she explained that she phoned her parents asking what to do but she could not get a hold of them. Her ex-boyfriend then told her that he murdered the poor girl and has her parents under hostage. At this point, she called the police, told them the story and ran back into the house alone. She saw him without the girl though when she took a second glance, the girl was just tied up in a corner - still alive. She said he took a glimpse of her and madly took a hold of her and told her to kill the girl. Instead, she took the knife and stabbed her ex boyfriend. Now, he is in a coma and her actions have been sought out as "self-protection". She hopes that the boy did not die as he only seemed to do the things he did because he was high. The following morning, the final 14 girls entered the judging room for the very first time.
Brooke entertained the judges with her smile and positive nature. Augustus Greene was not necessarily blown away by her beauty but decided to see what else she could bring to the table. Her ad photo did not stand out, and neither did her nude one in the dark forest, but something about her kept the judges intrigued.
Bridgette, when compared with Brooke, the other plus-sized contestant, seemed to be more modelesque. The judges were glad to have two plus-size models in the running. Bridgette was more high fashion. The judges loved her ability to evoke elegant and serene poses in the ads, but her other photo from the photo shoot was less than flattering.
Elena proved to be a front runner. Both of her photos were outstanding, but the judges failed to see any uniqueness about her. She was easily forgotten. Could she make up for it with runway?
Tatiana did poorly in her couture gown ad, but alright in the editorial ad. The judges wanted to see more from her. Contrary to Elena, she was very unique.
Natalia blended in the background in both the ads - but the judges saw potential. Though she was very forgettable.
Kaleigh was superb. The judges found her very experienced as if she's been modeling for a while now. Her poses were modelesque and effortless. She earned the immunity well.
Annelise had a very striking look. During judging, she apologized for her antisocial behaviour in the house. She then told everyone that she was an actress and just wanted to see how many people would believe her. She did very well, obviously. Instead of her quiet and sly personality, she was a bubbly and outgoing girl with a striking edgy look. Her photos were done very well too.
Ordenza was beautiful in both the photos. The judges loved her but saw a bit too much meat on her thighs. Other than that, she was a wonderful woman and a model.
Scarlette had a Hollywood look that was striking and very ethereal. The judges loved her look, but did not enjoy her personality. Her attitude came across as very harsh and as if she was basically a diva. In the back, Brooke told the judges that she poured beer on some of the girls' belongings.
Tamaris had a very unique and edgy look to her. Her posing also seemed effortless. She looked a bit old, however, the judges decided to see past that. Her photos were good, but not as good as some of the front runners'.
Laurie's photos were both astonishing. She was strikingly beautiful and the judges complimented her as a front runner too. Lauren Lee Claire also predicted that she would be a top model one day and if not, at least win this competition!
Brittany looked timid and shy but her photos proved otherwise. She was a force to be reckoned with. Though she seemed a bit young, naive, or too green for the industry, her look was unique and the judges liked her fun personality. They wanted to see how far she'd go.
BrieAnna was a force to be reckoned with. She looked like a model, acted like a model, and her photos were beautiful. The judges commented saying that she was a front runner and she had a blank canvas look - which was good. They said she had potential to be edgy, couture, and editorial - but were not too sure on how far she'd go. Augustus Greene, however, speculated that BrieAnna and Laurie would be the final 2 of the competition!
Anya also dazzled the judges. They loved her look and her ability to connect with the camera. She was also considered a front runner. The judges were thrilled with the immense amount of potential this cycle, overall.
Bottom 2 Speech: "Will Scarlette & Natalia please step forward? Now girls, they say the first cut is always the deepest. You are both very beautiful and have stunning beauty when people look at you. However, that is not enough. We have 12 other girls over there who have more and better qualities than you both in the bottom 2 right now. Scarlette, the problem with you is your attitude. Nobody likes working with a diva. Nobody likes models to bring drama onto their set. On top of that, you have failed to produce an amazing photo. It was mediocre. Natalia. You are gorgeous, but the judges have a very hard time remembering you. They feel as though they've seen your look before - though it is absolutely gorgeous. Some of the judges behind me say that you lack the potential to stand out in a crowd, let alone the industry. We want someone who can at least make a spark in the industry. The girl who evades the first...cut...is...Scarlette. Congratulations. Work on your attitude, Missy! Prove to us that you are beautiful on the inside too! Thank you Natalia. Good luck!" Eliminee Speech: Natalia: "Wow, I was not expecting to go home...As a matter of fact, I think I have more potential but the judges don't see it. Oh well, I'm still going to pursue modeling, pursue my dreams, not, never going to give up! I'm going to strive hard because people tell me that I'm a model, so that's all I need to get going. I'm going to miss this house! But maybe one day I'll live in one EVEN NICER!"

Week 2 - Bionic Women,
The contestants talk about how Scarlette should've went home instead of Natalia. Scarlette put her best self forward and apologized to pouring beer all over some of the contestants' beds. Annelise came out of her acting shell and confronted Scarlette personally afterwards. She told her that she saw inner beauty - she just didn't know how to harness it. Scarlette agreed...The girls got Sophie Mail that implied that makeovers were coming up. All the girls were excited except for Tatiana - she did not want to cut her hair. The girls received their makeovers at a salon while being presented with vital challenge information about style and make up. They immediately posed in high fashion swimswear after their new makeovers. A few of the girls talked about how skinny Elena was. They confronted her and asked if she was anorexic. This baffled her because her family had been diagnosed with so many illnesses. Brooke failed to embrace her new makeover but it was ultimately Tatiana who hated her new look. Anya had a drastic makeover but she would work it. Brittany loved her drastic change too. Bridgette, on the other hand, was disgusted with the choice of colour they gave her. After their makeovers, the girls took a make up challenge and tried to sell a collection by Revlon that embodied their new styles. The challenge winner was Tamaris. BrieAnna told her she only won because she had a distinct culture and colour to her, with hair to match. This offended the more ethnic girls of the house. They had no idea BrieAnna was such a racist. She stuck by her words and even Scarlette was shocked. Was the torch of The Bitch passed? The following night, the girls had a mysterious visitor. They all awoke when someone screamed "SOPHIE MAIL!" Anya was the first to rush down with a bat. The lights came on and a whole crew was waiting for everybody for a photo shoot. The girls were all busted down and tired but a photo shoot ensued immediately. They cringed at the fact, but had their make-up and hair done immediately. They were told that they would work 24/7 at random times, in random places, with random people. Bridgette, who was talking to her husband the whole night before, was still asleep. Nobody woke her up. After the majority of the girls were done, she realized that she was extremely late. Nonetheless, she completed the photo shoot but did not impress any of the judges. For the photo shoot, the models had to portray bionic women who were actually programmed to steal files for the FBI.
Brooke saddened the judges. They noticed she had the same one-note expression in all her photos - and it was emotionless.
Bridgette complained about her look in front of the judges and this worried them regarding her willingness to change as being a model. On top of that, she was late for her photo shoot! However, she was modelesque even after being droggy and half-asleep.
Elena dazzled the judges with her fierce pose and angles.
Tatiana seemed a bit lost during the photo shoot. The judges commented that she should be open to change. Tatiana apologized and said that she was already beginning to embrace her new look.
Kaleigh's photo was not the strongest but it was the most haute couture.
Annelise proved to be a force to be reckoned with again! It was as if her and BrieAnna were the final two now.
Ordenza shone much more with her new makeover. She worked it and had enormous praise from the judges.
Scarlette had a sophisticated and new edgy look very different from her Hollywood look. The judges said she was like an exact opposite from the person she was last week (attitude included). They complimented her. Her photograph was very high fashion.
Tamaris became a front runner. She was fierce! Her poses were very diverse as well.
Laurie seemed to understand and embody the photo shoot well. The judges saw hidden talent from underneath and it came up this week!
Brittany was told to adapt to her new look. They were pretty sure she could handle it. However, her photo was not that strong this week.
BrieAnna dazzled the judges. She did not look like a model - but a supermodel.
Anya had many amazing photographs to choose from. They loved her new energy and look. All in all, the judges saw many, many front runners.
Bottom 2 Speech: "Brooke and Bridgette - please, step forward. One of you - late for the photo shoot, hates her hair - but takes some darn good photos. The other one, bland in emotion - coming across your personality as well. We want to see major improvement. It is sad that we have both of our plus-sized girls together in the bottom two, but one of you must go home immediately. However - we feel that one of you has more potential than the other. And that's Bridgette." Eliminee Speech: Brooke: "I didn't expect to go home this soon. I know I had troubles focusing my energy on my face because I was worried with my body. I...think I'm going to go home and really rethink modeling. I don't think it's something I should be making a career out of, personally. This competition really meant a lot to me, you know? And it's amazing - some of these girls - they are going to be stars one day - I know it. I just wasn't one of them."

Week 3 - Androgyny,
Bridgette worries about her spot in the competition as both the plus-sized girls were in the bottom two last week. Annelise and Anya encourages her that it's okay. Elena confronts BrieAnna about her racy comments from the week before. BrieAnna stands true with her opinion and she brushes her off. She apologizes to everyone else saying that she's not a bitch naturally. Some of the girls start viewing her differently. Brittany makes a call to her mother and asks about how she's been doing. Her mother is afraid of losing Brittany again as she might have to leave home and move if she becomes a model, but is glad she's pursuing her dreams. Ordenza starts a dance off in the house in the middle of the night because it is Tamaris' birthday. Kaleigh and Laurie oppose to drinking at first, but give in! Scarlette blames Ordenza for pushing them towards alcohol. Laurie says that it wasn't her fault. She tries to get back at Scarlette for the fact that she looks down at her. The two have a slight argument and Laurie's sense of humour and personality actually win her over. Scarlette pretends to cry. While she is "crying", Brittany comments and realizes that she looks like Lene from former-band Aqua. The girls laugh and Scarlette goes to sleep! The following day, the top 12 girls are driven to a club where they must show off their runway walks in a fashion show. Elena shows the judges that she is the catwalk princess. She likes to call it "the catwalk corn of the cob"! The winner of the challenge is Elena - much to Kaleigh's dismay. She believed that she had the whole package. Elena won a free private lesson with the runway coach while the girls had to go back to the house and clean. Scarlette stated that the others who had worse catwalks should've gotten the opportunity for a private lesson. Some actually agreed. Kaleigh then posed the question asking Scarlette who she thought had the worst walk in the house. Many of the girls were shocked. Scarlette told everyone to focus on cleaning and then Kaleigh said that they should not have to clean either. The girls knew Kaleigh was PMS-ing because she was envious of Elena. Privately, Kaleigh talked to Scarlette and told her that she thought Laurie had the worst walk because it seemed too forced and too amateur. She asked if she agreed. Scarlette, without hesitation, immediately agreed. They laughed about it. The following day, the girls were in for a photo shoot. The remaining 12 girls were split into 6 pairs, each representing a lesbian couple to portray. Like on the runway, they would have to evoke emotion and a story and sometimes have to take risks or be in uncomfortable situations - physically, emotionally, and mentally. Each lesbian couple had a distinct setting and story to portray. They each did the photo shoot twice, once portraying the more-male counterpart and once the more-female in the couple.

Partners	Scene
Bridgette & Scarlette	Drug-Addicts
Annelise & Ordenza	Love at First Sight at a Club
Tamaris & Elena	Found Out She Was Pregnant!
Laurie & Kaleigh	Knocked Down By Gay Bashers
Brittany & BrieAnna	Marriage
Tatiana & Anya	Getting Intimate

During the photo shoot, Kaleigh let out a surprising revelation to Laurie. She told her that Scarlette thought she had the worst walk and that she would always look down on her. Laurie tried not to let it affect her but it got to her head. Kaleigh's intentions were unsure at this point. Laurie went to confront Scarlette and Scarlette said that she never said it. Scarlette went over to yell at Kaleigh right before she was going to do her shoot. Kaleigh then confessed that she wanted to outshine Laurie because she knew she was competition. Scarlette did even worse by yelling at Kaleigh when she was doing the shoot, interrupting her and once again demonstrating poor behaviour. At judging, it was brought up to the judges' attention, when Laurie stepped forward and told everyone that Kaleigh was trying to sabotage her and Scarlette. The judges did not know Scarlette had disrupted the shoot with "disruptive behaviour". Scarlette apologized anyway. Everybody was shocked because the judges were upset at Kaleigh, Scarlette and Laurie. The girls were upset at Laurie for bringing it up, Kaleigh for being a bitch, and Scarlette for her way of dealing with things.
Bridgette did better as a male counterpart than her female one. Scarlette definitely outshone her but she had interesting poses despite the hard to work with dress.
Elena portrayed strong emotion and really connected with the camera. On top of that, the photo was very fashion forward and editorial. The judges also complimented her runway walk. They loved her at this point.
Tatiana complained that her shoot was harder than the others because kissing seemed to be an essential part of portraying the characters. The judges were fed up with her attitude.
Kaleigh terribly disappointed the judges. They thought she was good all round. This week, in fact, she did not outshine Laurie but failed to work with Laurie to portray a wonderful photo. On top of that, her attitude and behaviour stank.
Annelise was beautiful as man and woman. She seemed to be able to work anything given! She really felt connections with Ordenza during the shoot.
Ordenza told the judges that she found it really fun. Her face portrayed real emotion. It was a very soft and elegant side to Ordenza that the judges never saw in her photos before. She was congratulated.
Scarlette seemed to get better with her photos. The judges still struggled with her personality as a potential trouble maker.
Tamaris's photograph this week seemed to be as good as Elena's. The judges really complimented the duo on working together and portraying the story.
Laurie struggled with her poses and fluency because she seemed to be thinking abotu something else. But that something else got her emotions to come through, outshining Kaleigh's emotions, outshining Kaleigh. However, her film was overall very weak compared to previous weeks.
Brittany failed to deliver an outstanding photo like she usually does. It was disappointing.
BrieAnna disappointed the judges. Her photo was very lackluster.
Anya disappointed the judges too. She struggled with Tatiana's awkwardness which translated into her emotions and awkward and often uncomfortable looking positions.
Bottom 2 Speech: "Will Kaleigh & Tatiana please step forward? Let's start with you, Kaleigh. This week, you have utterly blown yourself from the top of the pack to the bottom. We are disappointed in your attitude, the amount of respect in the house, and your inability to cooperate with others. On top of that, you gave us a bad photo, which is unlikely of you. You should go home and eat a huge slice of humble pie! Tatiana, you've struggled with photo shoots before. We see a gorgeous, high fashion looking girl in front of us - but it's not translating to her photos. Can you turn it around? We don't think you can improve in time to compete with these other girls. So, Kaleigh. We want you to know, that this decision was not unanimous. Some of these judges wanted you to go home. And this goes for all of you to know - that sabotaging and cheating is never okay. Kaleigh, you've been given this chance - use it very wisely. Congratulations, you're still in the running towards becoming Atlanta's Next Top Model. Thank you so much Tatiana. Practice hard! We hope you make it far out there! Good luck!" Eliminee Speech: Tatiana: "Yeah, I was kind of expecting this. This may have knocked me down, but I've learned a lot along the way. You'll see me in the future. I'll definitely pick myself up from the bottom and be on top one day! Hahaha!"

Week 4 - Comic Superheroes,
After the girls return home, they realize that only the tough competitors remain. Nobody knows who will go home next. Everybody seems to be versatile and high fashion. Ordenza decides to throw a party celebrating the top 11. The theme was tropical and bikini. Tamaris showed the girls her scars and they had a huge discussion on prejudice, violence, and the cycle of discrimination. Even Laurie, the quiet girl, joined in. Annelise, the joker, was serious. However, BrieAnna, the so-called racist, decided to differ. Ordenza and BrieAnna began to argue. The house began to explode in argument over racism and ignorance. Huge themes were being thrown all over the place. By the end of the night, the girls all had their own thoughts and tried to sleep. BrieAnna decided to compromise with Ordenza by deciding to give her a beautiful "boa" from the party to try and loosen things between them up. Due to the dark, Ordenza was startled and ended up being accidentally choked from the boa and broke a vase right after. She seemed to be slightly injured and was rushed to the hospital. BrieAnna's horrors from her experiences with her previous relationship started to kick in. She decided to temporarily withdraw from the competition to visit Ordenza in the hospital. Being told that she would still be critiqued as if she was here, she went with her decision anyway. The late night drama made all the girls restless the next day, when they came face-to-face with a posing challenge with Benny Ninja. Benny told the girls to get into their catsuits. They were told to hit poses with a harness in the air (like they did during castings). They then were given different items to portray with an exuberant pose. Brittany, Bridgette, and Scarlette struggled when they had to pose as a shoe, sock, and BlackBerry, respectively. Later that day, the girls all went out for dinner. There was a very quiet mood. The competition seemed to have fired greatly on them. The relationships with each other were diminishing. Without thinking, Tamaris just blurted out asking if anyone did drugs. There was enough mayhem. She explained that since there was enough mayhem she did not want anymore misunderstandings or prejudices to occur so she told everyone to explain their biggest insecurities to each other. An interesting observation was that all the girls except for Elena mentioned something about their body that they would like to change. Elena talked about having a great fear of illnesses. However, it was understandable since she had a family history of illnesses. Finally, their challenge arrived. The girls were given 2 minutes to prepare 5 different poses while telling a short story. The challenge winner was Annelise. She worked her garment, knew her fashion, and had the most improvement. Kaleigh thought she was just purposely doing bad in the previous challenge so that she would stand out as most improved this time. When they got home, they noticed BrieAnna and Ordenza were back, having a heated discussion again. The girls told everyone to go to sleep because there would be a photo shoot the next day. Early the next morning, the girls went to a studio to shoot photos as comic superheroes! They were to use eccentric poses while portraying fashion and the character well, while being sure of the lighting around them.

Model	Superhero/Comic
Laurie	Barbarella
Ordenza	Elektra/Daredevil
Tamaris	Storm/X-Men
BrieAnna	Wonder Woman
Anya	Invisible Woman/Fantastic 4
Kaleigh	Black Canary/Justice League
Scarlette	Mystique/X-Men
Annelise	Starfire/Teen Titans
Bridgette	Black Widow/Tales of Suspense
Elena & Brittany	Batwoman & Catwoman/Batman

Overall, the girls did very well. Shot after shot, the judges were impressed. However, during judging - the hot topics were brought to the judges' concerns. Sophie Q was going to eliminated two girls but was not sure. Also, it was hard to judge BrieAnna and Ordenza because they almost missed a photo shoot and were even temporarily withdrawn, missing the posing challenge as well.
Bridgette portrayed her character well. However, the judges still saw a slight insecurity in her and could not see her getting very far in the industry.
Elena and Brittany worked extremely well together. Even though Elena was all covered up, it was very editorial but she stayed true to the photo shoot as well. The judges saw her great potential.
Kaleigh took a beautiful photo. She seemed to have redeemed herself from last week. The judges saw her as very high fashion and editorial. She was commended on her unique look. They just weren't convinced that she had the right attitude.
Annelise was commended for winning the posing challenge. Her photo was outstanding and she really could pose. The judges saw her as the best in the competition! They said that she was a force to be reckoned with...
Ordenza gave a very striking photograph. She was really stepping it up! The judges saw her as one of the potential final 3 contenders in the entire competition!
Scarlette surprised everybody this week. She had a miraculous photo. Even with the blue, make up, and awkward poses, the judges saw immense potential in her. She had amazing structure, face, and movement. She had the best photo, hands down. The judges were excited as to what more she could bring.
Tamaris showed great maturity and strength in her photo. The judges commended her on her ability to provoke emotion through a photograph.
Laurie redeemed herself and showed the judges why she deserved to stay in the competition. Her photo was amazing, as usual. The judges commended the shy little Laurie on her ability to take on more "risqué" looks.
Brittany also redeemed herself. Her photo was very beautiful, elegant, and creative. She had great spirit and strength with her eyes and poses.
BrieAnna had a beautiful photograph. But the judges were concerned with her attitude. She explained in detail that she was not racist, and that she felt extremely guilty that she almost had to go through what she did to her boyfriend before. The judges were disappointed that she had to withdraw from the competition. They knew she was a great model, but struggled to see the true BrieAnna...
Anya also redeemed herself. She took a beautiful and powerful photograph.
Bottom 2 Speech: "Bridgette and BrieAnna, step forward please. Let's start with Bridgette. Bridgette, we first saw you as a beautiful, strong, young woman with a desire to be on top. Now, we see insecurity and you even depressing. BrieAnna, we struggle with who you are as a person and your identity. Your photos are good, but a lot comes from the inside - which is a complete mystery. We want to see the real you. We want everybody to know that effective decision making is crucial in the world of modeling. The girl who stays is BrieAnna. Congratulations BrieAnna. Bridge, your photos are not that good, and we just don't see your potential. Thank you very much and good luck! Be good!" Eliminee Speech: Bridgette: "It's just a downer, you know? I thought I could really go far. I had that confidence and it just slipped away after every challenge and every photo shoot. On a side note, I'm REALLY glad I don't have to deal with the drama in the house anymore...Hahaha...Hopefully, it will be resolved soon...It's just crazy. I'm just going to be me. I don't know if I'm going to continue modeling, but probably not. Oh - and here's a message for everyone out there - DON'T BE RACIST! Hehe! Now I get to go home to family, my baby, and hopefully everything will work out."

Week 5 - Old Abandoned Mansion,
The girls argue talking about how it was unfair for someone who wasn't a bitch to have went home. BrieAnna explained that she felt bullied and ganged up by everyone and that for the last time, she was not a bitch. Kaleigh went on BrieAnna's side and tried to be the heroine of the day. Annelise just found her fake. Back at the house, everybody went about in their own ways. Some girls started talking about other girls behind their backs. Tamaris, Elena, and Ordenza discussed BrieAnna's behaviour. Kaleigh brought up a good point as to how the girls were facing systemic racism and they were discriminating each other anyway - as only the more racial girls (Tamaris, Elena, and Ordenza) were grouping together and together behind people's backs. Laurie called home and cried because she couldn't take the drama in the house. Brittany comforted her. Scarlette then told everyone out loud that Laurie was just a crybaby who should go home because the industry will be 10x harder. Laurie got furious and another amazing quarrel erupted. The girls slept in separate rooms, on the floor, on the bed, in the kitchen and even outside by the pool. The following day, they were driven to a theatre where they learned about acting and providing vital facial expressions. Their challenge was to memorize 10 lines and each line, they had to portray a specific emotion while showing it in their face. The girls struggled memorizing their lines! The coach then said, "I don't want 10 girls who can't even memorize 10 lines!" He then made them each be responsible for one line and the next line would be told to them by the model responsible for it, but the original model would still need to perform that line. The challenge winner was Annelise who mastered her lines without having to need them spat out at her. There was some jealousy that erupted in the house. She won 30 extra fames in her next photo shoot and picked a friend to share her prize with. Unexpectedly, she picked BrieAnna, because she felt she was being ganged up on. Elena, Ordenza, and Tamaris who were frontrunners, were a bit jealous by her consecutive challenge wins and were upset that she chose to comfort BrieAnna (so they thought Annelise was racist too). BrieAnna received 15 extra frames. Back at the house, Elena, Ordenza, and Tamaris called themselves T.O.E. for short. It was as if it was TOE versus BrieAnna, Annelise, Kaleigh. And then we had Scarlette versus Laurie and Brittany. Anya felt left out. She then felt like she was being discriminated against too. She joined up with TOE (because of racial and cultural discrimination), now calling themselves The Posse. It was as if it was middle school all over again. Nobody seemed to give in anymore. There were fights and arguments all day and night long. Finally, their photo shoot arrived where the girls were brought to an old abandoned mansion, rumoured to be haunted. Anya was extremely afraid of the dark. Kaleigh made a remark saying how she was teamed up with dark-skinned girls and this strengthened the rivalries even more. Each girl was to pose with only their face showing. They all were different.

Model	Situation in Old Mansion
Anya	Stray Jacket
Ordenza	Guillotine
Elena	Face in the Wall
Laurie	Chained in a Closet
Scarlette	Coming out of the Grave
Annelise	Coffin with Only Head Exposed
Kaleigh	Huge Antique Portrait in Living Room
BrieAnna	Only Knight Statue with Mask Off
Brittany	Head in a Jar
Tamaris	Coming Up the Stairs (Only See Head)

As usual, the girls were superb during the photo shoots. Since the stakes were so high, the creative director told them that if they had a bad photo, they were expected to be at least in the bottom 2. During judging, the girls quarrel at each other, resulting in the first fight during panel in Top Model! The girls were told that if they were to argue anymore in the judging room, they would be eliminated one by one very quickly.
Elena seemed amazing in body and soul.
Kaleigh struggled with HER attitude earlier on in the competition and they still saw a rough and bitchy persona about her. Although she looked like a model and photographed well, the judges felt that she was had troubles with coping with others.
Annelise was to work on her personality in front of the judges and show them why she was picked in the first place.
Ordenza showed good potential - but the judges weren't convinced about how far she could go. Her versatility seemed limited. She only delivered one or two looks so far in the competition. They wanted to see more.
Scarlette improved the most. She was again had the best photo. The judges were really starting to see an actual model in front of them. Scarlette, with her Hollywood star good looks yet modelesque quirkiness, had a lot of potential.
Tamaris showed the judges that she wanted this and they know that she will strive hard for it. She had immense drive.
Laurie seemed dull. The judges wanted to see more personality from her in person. They still saw a blank canvas who was shy - yet she was confident. They knew she had it in her.
Brittany was really starting to turn it up. She showed the judges she had the fashion sense, style, personality and photos to become a top model. They saw glimpses of Coco Rocha in her!
BrieAnna seemed to be like Coco Rocha too! However, what the judges love about her is her ability to evoke emotion and be a chameleon. She was very versatile and could handle just about anything. She redeemed herself from the past few weeks where she disappointed the judges.
Anya was consistent with her photos. She was also not at the bottom. But the judges wanted her to be on top - they wanted her to stand out. If you don't stand out, you won't make it far.
Bottom 2 Speech: "Laurie and Kaleigh, would you both please step forward? Let's start with Kaleigh. You are stunning and photograph very well. However, the problem is not with your capabilities of looking like a model - it's being a model. You need to represent the nation and models out there. We want to see good personality and not girls who rough their noses in everybody's business. You need to take direction and listen to people...Laurie. You are amazing and extremely photogenic. However, we see a blandness in your face and we're not sure why you don't bring what is in your photographs - in person. Both of you, like many of you, take amazing photos, but we want to see some real people - not just "stereotypical" models. We think with a bit more enthusiasm, this girl can make it - Laurie. We're giving you another chance. You are professional - that's what we love about you. Congratulations, you're still in the running towards becoming Atlanta's Next Top Model. We're so sorry Kaleigh. Know that this isn't the end for you - it's just the beginning!" Eliminee Speech: Kaleigh: "Yeah, that was a total bummer. Like, I can't help it that I was born like this, right? Naturally, I know I have talent. I'm going to show everyone I have what it takes. I don't really understand WHY I was eliminated? I mean really, Laurie is just boring. She's not going to win - I know it. If I were to pick someone to win...I'd have to say Ordenza. I'm pretty sure she's going to be the underdog, throw a curve ball, and stun everyone. She's amazing. Just see. Watch out for me in the future - Kaleigh Stanler, next top model."

Week 6 - H&M,
Back at the house, the girls were given a very early wake up call by their personal trainer - George. George explained that he will be checking in with them every week to see if they have the right body and if they've been trying hard. It's going to be a very difficult run from now on. Since everybody is incredibly photogenic, other problems will be looked at much more harshly. The girls lifted weights, learned about healthy eating and quickly ate lunch. They were then told to run 5000m around the city's biggest park and were surprised to find themselves in a huge park. There were sprinklers everywhere and the girls had to brave the elements. In the end, it was Tamaris who found herself at a tie with with BrieAnna. The two were pretty much rivals. George told them to both do 40 push-ups. The first one to do it would win the challenge. Tamaris won as BrieAnna could not take it anymore. Tamaris won an advantage in her next shoot, when she was told that she would receive double the frames. When they were going back, BrieAnna fainted. Some people felt bad for her. Surprisingly, Tamaris and Ordenza went to visit her. BrieAnna was very glad to have seen them two in the hospital. She smiled. The following morning, the girls notice something about Elena. She seemed to have been LOSING weight since the competition started. They worry about her eating and wonder if her skinny physique was natural. During a house meeting that night led by Sophie Q, Elena announced to everybody that she used to be a drug addict. She was constantly bombarded with medicine around her and she tried drugs to "tone everything down". She said she did not do them anymore. For a second challenge, the girls learned all about "knowing your product" and selling it. They were each given a designer to promote, sell, and model. BrieAnna won this challenge. She got to pick a friend. She picked Ordenza. Now, BrieAnna and Ordenza both got double the extra frames. At the photo shoot, the girls were told it was time to do the endorsements for H&M! The winner would have the commercial they filmed today as their first one for their campaign as an H&M spokesperson. Also, they would be doing their first ever photo shoot for H&M. Instead of extra frames won from the challenges, the girls received the chance to have extra takes instead. The Once again, the girls impressed the judges with their photos. But is that enough?
Elena has delivered shocking news to everyone. But the judges told her that with healthy eating and the right attitude, she will be very successful.
Annelise proved that she was a force to be reckoned with. She was back in the game.
Ordenza showed the client and judges that she could really be an international superstar. They saw diversity and an incredible improvement this week.
Scarlette disappointed the judges. She sure was high fashion and extremely photogenic - but she struggled with commercials.
Tamaris once again wowed the judges with her great drive and determination.
Laurie seemed to be plateauing. The judges actually thought she had a very commercial look but she did not seem commercial. She was forgettable.
Brittany showed that she could be a true H&M spokesperson. She looked like the perfect candidate. She was really stepping it out.
BrieAnna was like Brittany. They loved her.
Anya made the biggest surprise. Her photos, film, and commercial were amazing. She did the best and she seemed like a very good candidate for H&M. She was very unique also. The judges found her as a frontrunner now.
Bottom 2 Speech: "Will Laurie & Scarlette please step forward? Okay, Laurie. You've dazzled us with some amazing photos and you are drop dead gorgeous. However you ARE plateauing. When you're this good, we expect even more. We are actually not sure what type of model you should be. Editorial, commercial, swimsuit or what? You confuse us with your dazzling look - but it brings mixed perceptions. This could also mean that you are a chameleon, however. But - you are bland. So what are you? Scarlette. You started this competition and worried the judges because you had horrible attitude and we thought of you as just an actress wannabe. However, you have shown immense potential and we see it too. But this week comes, and you deliver a bad commercial. The winner will have their commercial as a campaign. What will we do? We've decided...to...go with you - Scarlette. We feel that your improvement is amazing and you can easily make better commercials in the future. Congratulations Scarlette. We're terribly sorry honey. The journey ends here. Keep reaching your dreams!" Eliminee Speech: Laurie: "I'm...actually...pretty surprised? Hahaha...I thought that I had enough but I guess there was a lot more I needed to work on. I believe I can be editorial and commercial - isn't that a good thing? Anyway, I'm glad the best 8 out of the whole country are all still fierce and strong."

Week 7 - Dancing to Matt Nathanson,
The competition really downed on the contestants. With the strongest top 8 ever yet, Annelise reveals a shocking revelation. She was worried in case she was part of the final 2 because she did have previous modeling experience and she thought she might have broken the contest rules. Ordenza comforted her. Ordenza stood up and wanted everybody to get along again. The girls agreed but still felt some feud between each other. Annelise and Ordenza claimed themselves to be go-to-people if anyone ever needs support or "out" of the drama. Elena and Tamaris stood their ground against BrieAnna. Scarlette had already teamed up with BrieAnna even though she was secretly trying to sabotage her. Brittany and Anya joined the neutral zone. The girls realized that there might be a double-elimination soon or that they may go overseas soon. The girls were bored and decided to prank call people. They negated the fact that they were to use the phone for personal and emergency purposes only, and that they were not allowed to use it to gain or give information out and about (to) the outer world. One person had actually tracked their number and realized that the line had belonged to the company in charge of AtNTM and the girls got into trouble with the producers. The 8 were called to do a fitness check in. BrieAnna and Tamaris had kept up with their strong willingness to pursue the title of the best body in the house - therefore having very good fitness. Ordenza, had the most dramatic fitness change - for the better! Unfortunately, it was the complete opposite for Scarlette and Annelise. They had been gaining weight. During the challenge, the girls were to demonstrate their knowledge of movement and dance by performing a duo dance routine while still being modelesque. Ordenza and Brittany both won their first challenge. The photo shoot got the girls dancing for their spot in the competition where they had to do an improv dance while still being modelesque to Matt Nathanson's playing of 'Come on Get Higher', where he was in the photo as well.
Elena proved once again she knew her angles and worked her poses very well. The judges wanted her to stand out even more.
Annelise had a great photo, but disappointed because it seemed like she was slipping - especially in the fitness department.
Ordenza impressed the judges the most this week. Her massive improvement lead to rave reviews and a spot as the top contender this week.
Scarlette proved she was consistent with her photo-taking abilities. However, they were unsure of her commitment and focus on the competition. Was she winging it? She was not paying much attention to her weight.
Tamaris had been wonderful once again. The judges loved her consistency, potential, and perseverance.
Brittany did well in the photo shoot. She had an interesting look but the judges were unsure how far she would go. Some judges agreed that she was plateauing but others said she still had so much more potential.
BrieAnna proved that she deserved to still be in the competition.
Anya worried the judges. Was she a fluke last week? The client loved her - maybe she was just a one-trick pony? She was strong but she did not stand out!
Bottom 2 Speech: "This week has been incredibly difficult for us. You are all outstanding in many ways. However, one must go tonight. Our bottom 2 - will Anya & Annelise step forward please? Both of you are incredible beauties. You two are questionably THE most beautiful girls in the competition right now. With you Anya, we see so much potential - but you do not stand out. However, you proved that you can be a successful model last week with the actual H&M client - but was that just a fluke? Annelise, we love your uniqueness and we want to continue seeing you grow. But - what's growing more is your weight. Watch your fitness because it may be your downfall. Because we love you both - it's a non-elimination week! Congratulations BOTH of you! Anya & Annelise, you're still in the running towards becoming Atlanta's Next Top Model." Eliminee Speech: ---: "---."

Week 8 - CHANEL,
Last night's elimination really dawned upon the contestants. It could be anyone's game. Scarlette was mad that nobody went home because it was a competition after all. Anya really needed to work hard. She started working out with Annelise and told her that she wanted them two to be the final 2. Annelise agreed. The final 8 were surprised by a visit by Sophie Q. She talked about how the competition and stress was going for them and eventually took them out to dinner. Sophie Q then brought guests in and they were all male models. Sophie told them that she would leave them all to party. That night, many of the girls got drunk, except for Ordenza and Annelise. Scarlette even had sex with one of the male models when they got back home and this upset everyone. The following day, a nutritionist came in to talk about diet and image. The girls were then taken to a gala where they had to model expensive jewelery with hideous clothes on - but they still had to seem expensive and elegant. Once again, Ordenza excelled. Sophie Q gathered all the girls together and commended Ordenza. She told Brittany that she needed more maturity and poise - she seemed very lost and this affected her in the challenge. She also told Elena to have more strength in her posing because it seemed very weak. She then surprised the girls by saying that there were actually two challenges this week. What they just did was a challenge. The other challenge happened as soon as Sophie took them out to dinner! That meant everything that happened after - was included too! Scarlette's mouth dropped. The challenge was elegance, poise, and professionalism. The challenge win went to Ordenza, who actually won BOTH challenges. She got to pick 2 friends (1 for each challenge) and she picked Annelise and Anya. They got to share a prize with her. Their prizes were expensive jewelery from the show they just did, and Ordenza had an extra 30 frames for her next photo shoot. Back at the house, Scarlette began to pack up her things. The girls confronted her and asked what the hell she was doing. She then pretended to cry and act like she was hurt because she was played and all she wanted was TO play! BrieAnna had enough of her as well. She told her to her face that if she wanted to go, then she should leave immediately. Scarlette slammed the door shut and that was that. The next morning, the girls were waken up extra early to go to the airport! They thought they were going overseas, but instead, they ended up in the middle of nowhere - literally. All there was, was crappy soil, bare trees, some hills, some strange vegetation, and a beautiful blue sky. They were to shoot haute couture for Chanel! The best would allegedly appear in Vogue! Everybody wanted to do well. For a surprise to test the girls' professionalism, George came to check on everybody's fitness and to see how everybody handled it. Scarlette was still gaining weight. However, she tried not to let that affect her in the photo shoot. Everybody did considerably well. Anya had trouble working with her wardrobe and that affected her, unfortunately. During elimination, Sophie Q brought the last 3 standing to step forward. She then proceeded to announcing that they were going to be flying overseas (to CHINA)! But - only 6 of them would, and there were 8 still remaining in the competition! As the final 3 may have guessed - yes - there was going to be a double elimination. She eliminated Scarlette first, and then it was down to Anya and Elena.
Elena had a good shot but the judges felt that she was not trying as hard in the competition as she did earlier. They wanted to be assured that she was still in it to win it and that she could be called first every week. They were unsure about her potential as a TOP model.
Annelise had some amazing photographs. She won the photo shoot challenge and she was going to be in Vogue!!!
Ordenza impressed the judges with her dual-challenge win and dazzled them even more with a beautiful picture. It was hard to decide the winner between Annelise and Ordenza.
Scarlette disappointed the judges with her progress. This week really showed the judges what kind of person she really was.
Tamaris impressed the judges with yet another astounding photo. Her eye contact was amazing and the judges commended her for her unique look. However, one of the judges sparked the inquiry that she was actually a bit too old.
Brittany's photo was intense but it did not really work for this client. However, the judges loved her and wanted to see even more.
BrieAnna shone again. Her beauty was to be reckoned with and her fitness too!
Anya performed poorly in the photo shoot because her dress did not seem to work to her advantage. Her final photo was amazing but it was one of the few in her film that were.
Bottom 2 Speech: "Will Elena, Scarlette, and Anya please step forward? I have news for you all. And that is...WE'RE GOING TO CHINA!!!!! But as you may or may not have noticed, there are 8 models in this room...but I only have 6 plane tickets...This will be a DOUBLE elimination. Let's start with Elena. Elena - you have continued to impress us and even grow week after week in this competition. But we feel like you just still aren't shining through. This is crucial if you want to be a TOP model. Are you a top model or are you not? Scarlette. We are disappointed with your attitude this week. It's not the first time. Also, you're not keeping your fitness up and this disappoints the judges. Will this be our last time seeing your attitude or is this your last time in seeing ours? Then we have little Anya. Anya! With a face of your's, you should photograph so well and take our eyes straight off as we stare at your photo in awe. You HAVE done that, but we don't see that. Don't let distracting mannerisms get in the way of your dreams. But now - I HAVE to eliminate one of you - right now. The girl whose name I DO call-out, will NOT stay in the competition any longer and she will be eliminated. .....Scarlette. We're terribly sorry, 'hon. Please say your goodbyes, pack your bags, and go home. Now it's down to you two. One of you will be flying with these other 5 lovely girls to China, and the other - home. I will only call out one name - the name of the girl who's still in the running to become Atlanta's Next Top Model. The girl who's still in.....is.....Elena. Congratulations, you're still in the running towards becoming Atlanta's Next Top Model and you're going to China!" Eliminee Speech: Scarlette: "Ummm. Wow! I just feel like I've come so far. Yup. No regrets. I'm probably going to pursue acting because that's what everyone's been telling me to do. I don't think this whole modeling thing is right for me. Yeah. You'll see this diva on a red carpet very soon. Don't worry! Enough's never enough with me. Hahaha! Bye!" Anya: "Well this is the end of the journey. But I still have my hopes up to become a top model, and no one's going to stop me! This has been an incredible journey. I can't believe I was in a double elimination. I thought I was at least going to make it to like the top 2? Hahaha. I guess not. Everything happens for a reason. No China for me! Oh well - I'll make my own money and get there myself some day! Hehehe! Toodles!"

Week 9 - Hong Kong,
The final 6 girls who survived the very emotional and scary elimination packed their bags to China with bittersweet emotions. Tamaris suggested that they were to negate all negativity towards each other and just focus on the good and possibly winning. Everyone agreed. BrieAnna and Ordenza had no more hard feelings for each other. Everybody seemed to be getting along. The girls got to the airport where they were greeted by fellow judge, fashion editor and runway coach, Augustus Greene. He congratulated the 6 on making it this far. However, he told them that the trip overseas would be long and not easy. They would have to put on a fashion show ON the plane, working, while going to Hong Kong. The girls were nervous AND excited. Augustus was surprised to see that everybody's walk improved. The people on the plane were getting loud and excited because the girls were amazing. One fashion guru on the plane suggested that BrieAnna had the best walk. However, Augustus Greene begged to differ. He announced that it was a challenge. It was very hard to decide but he chose Brittany to win the challenge because she improved the most. Without any time to waste, as soon as the girls finally arrive in Hong Kong, they are set off for a challenge to the Central and Eastern district to follow a route to the Avenue of the Stars. The 6 were split up into 3 teams - Annelise and Brittany make it to the destination first. There they are greeted by famous star Jackie Chan! Jackie Chan tells them a bit about Hong Kong and how he's made it big in the Asian entertainment industry and Hollywood starting off as just a martial artist and stuntman. He gives Annelise and Brittany the key to their new house where they will be staying. Before long, they are driven to Lantau Island where they visit the Tian Tan Buddha. They were to pray for good luck. After a long day, the top 6 finally get to where they will be staying. Everybody was thrilled with the modern flavour mixed with Asian zen styles. As soon as everyone was happy, Brittany complained that she hadn't gotten any compensation for winning the challenge and for getting to Jackie Chan first. On Annelise and Brittany's bed, they had an expensive bag of goodies from Chinese designers. Annelise was a little disappointed that she didn't get anything either but just the key. The other girls simply frowned upon them. Brittany, was given something extra - a videotape. She gathered everyone and popped the tape in. It was a videotape from her family back home! Her mother (divorced) and 3 siblings came to the screen and did a talk. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Brittany was greeted by her mother! Everybody cried as they saw her happiness and they too missed their families very much. The following morning, her mother had to leave again. Brittany was happy that day but the other girls were depressed and felt very nostalgic. However, they had to do 2 shoots that day! They are taken to absolutely BEAUTIFUL Hainan Island and met Sophie Q on a very busy beach. They had to model Asian couture BIKINIS and stand out on a very populated beach. It was their actual FIRST bikini photo shoot and the girls were mega excited. Everybody thought Ordenza looked amazing and that her body was fit for swimwear. She begged to differ and thought she was very high fashion. Nonetheless, everybody excelled...again! It was scorching still at night and the girls just wanted to go home and rest with the air conditioning. However - Sophie Q surprised them and told them that they were doing another photo shoot right after. The girls were distressed and very tired. They were brought back to Hong Kong and BrieAnna fell asleep along the way. She lacked energy during the photo shoot but delivered a powerful shot. This time, they were in HAUTE couture outfits, but swimwear again. They had to pretend to be aliens by the beautiful Hong Kong skyline and pier. The 6 finally got to go home. They stayed at home the next day and planned to go shopping the next. However - their plans were ruined for shopping when they were told that elimination was actually the same day...So soon! But it was because fashion and time waits for no one - as only the final 5 would journey to the fashion capital of China - SHANGHAI!
Elena produced some very good photos in the competition. But the judges wanted a girl who could stand out and outshine every other model out there. There was still a lackluster edge about her that did not appeal to the judges as much as the other 5. In terms of swimsuit, they did not think it would be a good path for her. But a top model had to be very versatile.
Annelise too, worried the judges because they felt as if swimwear wasn't her thing. Her shoulders were very broad and she was very high fashion. They were concerned and were not sure if she could be commercial either? However, she did produce very good fashion photographs and her look was not easily forgotten and common at all.
Ordenza showed the judges that she was very versatile and could work just about anything. The only thing they were concerned about was spontaneity. The photographers complained that when she starts to model, it gets awkward but they saw so much energy. She showed the top model that she is with coaching. However, this could mean that she is a quick learner. Is she quick enough?
Tamaris was amazing. She did not look old in the photos and her look was very unique. The judges loved her photos this week and said that the competition was very very tough now.
Brittany was amazing with swimwear. She had this editorial edge but commercial appeal to her at the same time. She made the photos very fashionable but still sold the garment as she should've. The judges were concerned that she might have been too short (compared to the other girls). They saw a model out of her though. But was she top model material?
BrieAnna appealed very much to the judges. All of them agreed that she would at least make it to the final 2. She was a true top model!
Bottom 2 Speech: "Elena and Annelise - please step forward. Wow. I have two of the most beautiful and talented girls standing before me. This had been one of the hardest decisions in this cycle so far. All of you could possibly win right now - but that's not going to happen. You should all be proud that you guys all made it this far because you ARE all simply the BEST - beyond words. I will only call out one name - the name of the girl who's still in the running. Elena - we have struggled to truly see the quality that sets you aside from the other girls. Maybe you're a top model already and you don't need this? To us, you still carry a lackluster quality with you but you have made it to Hong Kong - and that's amazing already. You also have one of the strongest runway walks I have seen! Annelise. Without doubt, your beauty is very innovative, original, and from other worlds. Your talent in photographs and charisma is undoubtedly one of the best. What turns us off, though, is the fact that we give you swimwear to do this week, and you cannot pull it off. Your shoulders seem too broad and maybe - maybe - your look is TOO MUCH. Maybe it's not marketable? You've confused us quite a bit. The girl whose name I do not call, must immediately return to your beautiful, isn't it beautiful?, house here in Hong Kong, pack your belongings, and fly all the way back to Atlanta. The rest of us are going to the fashion capital of China - Shanghai. There's only room for one more. Who will it be? We're going to give you another chance.....Annelise. Congratulations, you're still in the running towards becoming Atlanta's Next Top Model. Thank you SOO SO MUCH Elena! You are utterly amazing! DON'T give up! Or we'll hunt you down! You're a model. Prove to us that you ARE number 1. Good luck!" Eliminee Speech: Elena: "I definitely was not expecting that at all...? Hahaha. But the judges are so right. I feel like the other girls definitely deserve to be here too. I'm going to miss everyone!! Ahhh! All the girls, all the friendships, and the drama! Hhaha. I love you Tammy! IF YOU WATCH THIS, YOU BETTER BE ATLANTA'S NEXT TOP MODEL RIGHT NOW! Hahahah. Well as for me - I'M going to pursue modeling - most definitely. I'm also interested in swimwear though. I think I was pretty good at it - yeah. I'm probably going to come back to Hong Kong not too long in the future! I love it here. It's absolutely amazing. It's been absolutely great. Cya'll! Don't miss me too much! Your African fashionista queen. PEACE OUT!"

Week 10 - Shanghai,
As soon as the girls got home, Tamaris had an emotional breakdown. The girls all crowded around her and wondered why the seemingly most mature one had been so upset. She claims that she just isn't standing out enough and that she fears her older and more mature approaches make her not as interesting as the younger ones. Brittany, the youngest, tells her that she has a special type of charisma and that she should be thankful for that. The final 5 read Elena's goodbye note and Tamaris gets a boost of confidence. The final 5 board a plane en route to Shanghai. They are excited and at the same time anxious. They do not know what to expect - at all. Once they board, they are taken straight to work. They are met by a casting director of Shanghai Media Group, Li Juan, and an executive commercial director of China Central Television, Zheng Zi Tian. Tian quickly introduces themselves as high officials in the Chinese media industry. They are told to audition for a spot in a national Chinese TV commercial for Swarovski China. The girls only get 10 takes each and Juan announces Tamaris as the challenge winner. The girls found that boring but Tamaris was super excited and was ready to go for more. They are then met by acting coach of Phoenix TV, Henry Zhao, who teaches them about poise, versatility, and charisma. The girls are put through some hilarious exercises where they mimic accents, sell disgusting products (i.e. a dirty plastic bag, a jockstrap!), and show off their talents. Once they arrive at their house, they are surprised to see that they will be living in a single crowded room with two bunk beds. Tamaris could not wait to leave to do her challenge win. A limo takes her to the riverside where she is told to strip naked. She is surprised, but since she is a lifeguard, she goes ahead and shows off her body. Meanwhile, the girls debate whether or not they should give up one of their beds for Tamaris to sleep on. None of them give in and they all fall asleep, restless, as Tamaris comes home, with no one to greet her. The next morning, the girls thought that they were going on go-sees since it was the final 5. They arrive at Elite Model Management in Shanghai - only to realize that they were casting for a TV show - for their first stop - all together, against each other. They see Zheng Zi Tian again and he tells them that the girl who does the best in show casing their talent while acting will have a small role in the next Chinese "reality"-TV show, The Lights (based on the American series, The Hills). Tamaris goes first and performs a dance she picked up when she was in Hong Kong. Tian was disappointed. Brittany, however, exceled when she sang for them while playing the guitar. She looked like a Hollywood star, effortlessly, which was interesting because she never seemed to be that charismatic. The worst was Annelise, whose "talent" involved sticking her foot in her mouth and hopping around on the other leg while humming a song. It was creative ... just a tad disturbing. Just a tad. They are then met by Sophie Q who tells them they all did an amazing job this week. It was all about acting, the media, and how well they presented themselves. She finally announced to them that only the top FOUR was to do the go-see challenge. Brittany won this challenge. Instead of going back home, the girls' skills were culminated into participating in a MUSIC VIDEO for hit Taiwanese superstar, Jolin Tsai, for her new song, Hot Winter (based on Monrose's Hot Summer). The girls were thrilled to be working as extras in a music video. However, Brittany was going to have a slightly bigger role, as another part of her challenge win! The girls were jealous. They all got into BIKINIS AGAIN! They were getting sick of high-fashion bikinis. But - George came back to measure their fitness! Annelise disappointed because she had forgotten all about it. Throughout the entire shoot, the girls were lost in translation. They ended up being mostly gangly and awkward - especially Brittany. Her criticism from last week finally hit her, and she started breaking down. When she got home, she just explained that she was super disappointed in herself and went to sleep. Annelise explained that their journey to Shanghai was filled with disappointment and harsh reality. Next morning, Sophie Q greeted the girls at a cafe in downtown Shanghai. The girls shared their most memorable experience in China so far, including unseen footage. When the girls got back into their car, they passed their house and instead went to a fabulous stylish roadside mansion! They would actually be staying here for the rest of the competition! The girls were astounded with joy! But for 1, the excitement was quickly going to be over - as the final 5 headed to judging for elimination.
Annelise had something that was memorable about her and the judges loved that. However, she was slipping and slipping. Her music video performance lacked energy and charisma - what this week was about. The judges were unsure how far how she was now would carry her. Overall, they thought she would be a good model internationally, but time would tell - with the go sees next week.
Ordenza actually stepped it up this week. She was not brilliant but was actually better than a lot of the girls this week. The judges commended her on her consistency. They thought her look would work well in China. They were excited to see her in a bikini again!
Tamaris disappointed the judges with her lack of charisma and somewhat bossy personality and attitude. She seemed to always be ahead of the game - which could be great or her downfall. What the judges loved about her is her ability to bring forth personal experiences into her body of work. Would that work well with professional designers?
Brittany seemed to lack somewhat of a good charisma to her as well. They felt as though she was too awkward in the music video. Screwing up this far into the competition was a major letdown - especially when ALL the other girls were AMAZING and would not screw up. Brittany was heavily disappointed in herself.
BrieAnna was good this week, but not brilliant. Her critique was very similar to Ordenza's. The judges felt BrieAnna had a less approachable side to her but she would work brilliantly internationally.
Bottom 2 Speech: "Will Tamaris and Brittany please step forward? Girls. I just want you 5 to know that you are ALL simply amazing and that this week was pretty tough. To survive in this industry, you have to be the top, or you will be no one. This week, you are all so neck-and-neck that it is hard to see if any of you actually "stand out"...AMONGST EACH OTHER. Tamaris and Brittany. You both are the ones who need the MOST charisma. We see uniqueness in both of you but is that enough? This decision was incredibly hard. However - we feel that one of you, will be able to show us that you DO have a lot more charisma in the go-sees challenge next week...And that's...Tamaris." Eliminee Speech: Brittany: "Wow. I mean, what can I say? Like, this experience has been truly amazing. I learned so much about myself - good and bad - and about others. You know, to survive in fashion, you have to have the toughest skin of all people. If a welder or wrestler guy were to challenge me in working our asses off, I would win - 'cause I'm just fierce and thick-skinned! Hahaha. Well I'm the youngest one here, I'm 18, I've got so much potential to grow. Who knows? I might go to school, I might get a job, a "normal-person"'s job, hahaha, or pursue modeling. Final 5. Top 5. That's amazing enough. I'm surprised! I think BrieAnna's going to win. She's got it all. The whole package. I'll miss this! Bye all!"

Week 11 - Ancient Chinese Concubines,
The final 4 girls settled into their Shanghai mansion and could not believe that they had made it this far. It was getting very quiet now in the house with only 4 girls. BrieAnna broke down soon after receiving a devastating phone call. She realized that her ex-boyfriend had woken up from his coma and talked to her mother. She was very scared and did not know what to do. BrieAnna shared her story with the girls and asked them if she should go home. The girls persuaded her not to because it was the final 4 and she seemed to have the most potential out of all the girls left so far. BrieAnna kept questioning herself but unwillingly went on with the competition anyway. The girls approached Elite Model Management later in the day and they were told to go on their go-see challenges. All the girls had different clients. The girl who impressed the most would receive a fabulous prize - representation from the modeling agency for 6 months. If the agency loved them, they may lengthen their contract. Designers included JNBY, Lu Kun, Flora Zeta, and even Ray Li magazine, also even Pantene! BrieAnna wasted no time and went to the biggest go-sees first to try and land a super good first impression. She visited Pantene and wasted no time. The client loved her as she was full of joy. BrieAnna ran to Ray Li magazine before Tamaris could reach inside. BrieAnna dazzled the client. Tamaris felt a little sad as she was wasting her time waiting and that the client seemed a little racist. Anyway, she left as Annelise came in. They both wished each other good luck. Meanwhile, Ordenza was lost in finding Lu Kun. She saw BrieAnna running, and Ordenza followed her secretly. When Ordenza saw the store, she jolted inside before BrieAnna got in. BrieAnna and Ordenza's rivalry started to emerge again. Ordenza seemed a little nervous and jittery and the designers did not enjoy that. BrieAnna then tattled on Ordenza on how she was supposed to arrive first. Both models were not "booked" for "volatile personality". Ordenza and BrieAnna had a small confrontation outside the designer's store as Tamaris came to them. She jolted right past them, reminding them that time does not wait for anyone. Annelise was at JNBY, one of China's most high fashion lines. She impressed and would be walking for them. BrieAnna also impressed. In the end, Ordenza booked 2 shows (JNBY, and Flora Zeta), Annelise booked 3 (JNBY, Lu Kun, and Flora Zeta), Tamaris booked 3 (JNBY, Flora Zeta, and Lu Kun), and BrieAnna booked 4 including the 2 big ones (Pantene, Ray Li Magazine, Flora Zeta, and JNBY). All models booked JNBY shows. However, Annelise and Tamaris were late - signifying a very obvious winner of the challenge - BrieAnna. Ordenza needed some work on her weight and she booked the least jobs because she was nervous and softspoken. Annelise needed to work on her weight - they loved her look. Tamaris seemed very mature but almost intimidating. But she had a strong walk and a marketable look. BrieAnna seemed the most like a model and endured poise and elegance in everyway possible. The girls go home to get ready for their shows at Shanghai Fashion Week. They all had amazing improvement in their runway walks. The girls were taken to a resort where they all were given as a prize for doing good in the go sees. The following morning, the girls were awaken by a Sophie Mail that urged them to pack their bags. They were excited and anxious. They were driven to the airport early in the morning en route to Beijing. On the plane, they had their make-up done. They had to portray concubines from ancient Chinese times at the Forbidden City. The girls all did well with their individual shots. In the group shot, they were amazing with no one standing out amongst each other. It was not surprising. Nevertheless, the girls got to celebrate their progress with a visit to the Great Wall of China, followed by Tianamen Square. The girls braced emotional impact as they were brought back to Shanghai for elimination for the announcement of the top 3 of the entire country.
Annelise had always been an amazing competitor as the competition's strongest face. Her photos were breathtaking and she was definitely a print model. Editorial-wise and high fashion was her best ally. She would work internationally and she would have an immense career. Annelise, however, slipped because of her weight gain and the judges started to worry as to how much she really wanted this and how hard she was willing to work, and not just rely on her looks and talent. Also, when doing swimwear, she seemed a bit limited. However, the clients in China loved her. Could she work it by working on her fitness and physique in order to fit into more brands and be even more versatile?
Ordenza had great consistency through out the entire competition. The judges initially questioned her versatility but she really showed them that she was a chameleon. She had really grown. However, she never really outshone others - but she was really stepping it up and showing the judges that she could be an international top model. She had been working on her weight - was it enough? Is Ordenza memorable?
Tamaris had shown the most growth out of the top 4 left. She had grown to become a frontrunner and won several challenges. She had an immense drive. Her problem lied with her age and the fact that she may look old sometimes. However, she was very versatile and was willing to work hard. Will her career's longevity be good enough? Also, does her maturity and go-getting attitude turn people down more than it is a positive thing?
BrieAnna had some emotional and personal instability in the beginning of the competition but she was always an amazing model. Body-wise, looks-wise, and persona-wise, she emitted working model potential. She already seemed like a model. Is she actually ready for the modeling world or have the judges been too easy on her?
Bottom 2 Speech: "This judging has been the hardest throughout the entire competition. It was very difficult to see who was bad enough to be in the bottom 2. Tamaris and Ordenza - it just happened to be you two. Please step forward. Ordenza - we really want to see you stand out from the others. Show us something that we won't forget. Tamaris - we'd like to see a more younger and fresher approach to things. It might make you seem less harsh as a person and even younger. We've decided to keep one of you to improve - and it was an extremely difficult decision. The girl who will be a part of the final 3...is...Ordenza. Congratulations. Tamaris - please don't feel like a loser! You are AMAZING to have made it this far!" Eliminee Speech: Tamaris: "This experience has been just ... wow. So amazing. I didn't win. But hey, thank goodness I'm old right? I get to do so much more and I have a lot more wisdom I guess. Hahaha. I'm just joking. But I mean I understand where people are coming from. It's okay. I'll live. A long life. Haha!"

Week 12 - Elle,
BrieAnna was still terribly downed by the news. A delighted Sophie Q came in to talk to the girls about their feelings in the final 3. BrieAnna admitted to having doubts as to how much she was willing to push in the competition towards the end because of what's happened. Sophie Q comforted her. That night, the girls were taken to a mysterious dinner where they were met by editor-in-chief of Elle magazine - Robbie Myers. They were supposed to chat with him and network as the winner would be on the cover and in Elle. BrieAnna carried a solemn approach through out the entire dinner and she started to cry as she said she let herself down in "one of the most crucial dinners in [her] life", she admitted. Ordenza tried to cheer her up because she thought that if she could ease the tension between them two, then perhaps BrieAnna wouldn't have felt so stressed. However, later that night, BrieAnna received another emergency phone call. Her mother had been rushed to the hospital. The girls all discussed why BrieAnna should've stayed - but BrieAnna, who seemed happier that she was going home - quit to go home. She was afraid of anything happening to her mom because of perhaps what she had done to her boyfriend, who would've affected her parents. It was a long night, but Ordenza explained the fact that she was their toughest competitor. Annelise noticed that since there were only two left - THEY WOULD BOTH AUTOMATICALLY BE A PART OF THE LIVE FINALE!!! The girls did without sleep that night and partied away! The next morning, they were terribly exhausted, hung over, and had to arrive at Golden Model Management for critique and casting. They were told that there were going to be absolutely no more lessons - only challenges - from then on. The director, James Chen, came to evaluate them all. Out of nowhere, came Tamaris strutting down the hallway. The other girls were in dynamic awe. The girls were very surprised yet disappointed. Annelise had gained quite a bit of weight but her face was amazing. Ordenza was told that she was the one with the most potential. Tamaris was told that she seemed very extraodinary and that she would be stopped on the streets if a casting director were present. Chen said that he would have all 3 models in his agency, if he could. He was particularly impressed with Tamaris. Tamaris later explained that she was offered a place back into the competition since BrieAnna quit. She was extremely surprised but excited and ready to rock the competition again. Annelise thought it was unfair. Ordenza and Tamaris discussed how Annelise had been doing pretty much nothing the entire competition and relied only on her natural beauty and quirky personality to get her by the entire competition. Tamaris agreed. Ordenza and Tamaris practiced their walks all night. The following morning, they were met by the editor-in-chief of Elle China magazine. They had to impress this client as it was a division from their winning client. All girls succeeded. Once again, Annelise's effortless beauty pulled her through. Tamaris outshone the other girls however, when she incorporated her own personal stories in her photos after talking to the crew about it. Everyone seemed to be very moved. Ordenza then tried to do the same but noticed she didn't have anything about her life that was outstanding and moving. So then, she asked if she could shoot nude and without make-up! A very daring move - but her photos were absolutely breathtaking. Back at the house, Annelise acknowledged the fact that Tamaris went home for a reason. Ordenza then stood up to Tamaris and explained that she still deserved to be here because she worked hard, has determination, and is kicking ass. Annelise seemed to have lost herself that day. The next day, they were greeted by Lauren Lee Claire and Sophie Q who explained that they would be watching them work the camera for potential winning client - Revlon (for Revlon DoubleTwist Mascara, no commercial, however). The photos they shoot today, might be their first national campaign. It was also their last photo shoot in the actual competition. With extra time, Tamaris and Ordenza took the set into their own hands and took some beautiful photos of them both together. It was a very tiring week, and the girls were expected to go to elimination very soon for the reveal of the final 2. Annelise broke down and said that she knew she was going home. However, when the judges asked Annelise why she deserved to be a part of the final 2, the judges were all brought to tears because of her motivational speech and how she was constantly bullied and how she changed into a strong intellectual woman now. The photos that Tamaris & Ordenza took of themselves on the Revlon set were absolutely stunning. The judges loved them.
Annelise was definitely one of the top contenders through out the entire competition. There was never doubt in her editorial and top model potential. However, the judges were still left wondering if she was willing to work hard enough in the business.
Ordenza really showed the judges that she was trying and that her versatility was awesome. The judges commended her on that. They were slightly not impressed with the fact that it didn't seem like her "worthy of being in the final 2 speech" was very convincing.
Tamaris came back full throttle and took no prisoners. The judges loved her change in attitude and her new outlook on things. It seemed like her maturity was doing great things for her and she knew what she wanted in life. But was it a bit too late for this or is this permanent?
Bottom 2 Speech: "Will Annelise and Ordenza step forward, please? Wow. This has truly been the hardest decision we have had to face. Both of you have extraodinary assets and we honestly think none of you deserve to be eliminated this week. However - the live finale requires for the top 2 of the country. Who will join Tamaris? It's you Ordenza. Congratulations. Show us that we made the right decision! Thank you SO much Annelise! You're going to have a fantastic career. Just know - that whatever career you're going to have in life, you will be successful - but work hard! KEEP IN TOUCH, OKAY?! Hahaha! Take care!" Eliminee Speech: Annelise: "Wow. Wow is all I can say. I - I...I...I'm speechless. totally speechless. Hahahaha! WHAT an experience it has been. I'm so glad that I made it this far. The top 2 made it to the top 2. I don't know who I'm voting for honestly! But VOTE WELL ATLANTA! DO IT! :)"

LIVE FINALE,
On Friday, July 17, 2009, the live finale was held at the Rein Centre of Arts and Culture (RCAC). The crowd welcomed the judges as they strutted down the runway. One by one, the previously eliminated contestants came right out following the judges. Natalia strutted her stuff first and Annelise came out last (in elimination order). Sophie Q then made a surprise entrance after Annelise attempted to host (just as part of a script). She welcomed everyone and introduced the judges. She asked several of them for their opinion on the girls this cycle. They were very pleased with the talent this cycle. During the commercial break, the girls went back inside. Lights came out to perform her new song, Saviour! Then, Sophie Q got the girls out two-by-two to ask them some fan questions. This time, it was the elimination order backwards, with Annelise & BrieAnna coming out first. They asked her about her quitting but she said everything was okay now and she no longer talked to her ex-boyfriend and he cut all contact with her family too. BrieAnna, surprisingly, wins the Atlanta's Favourite Model award - which was $5000 courtesy of the RCAC. They then had them do a pose off. When they finished, they introduced the girls with new clothing by newer designers. The order was random. Finally, Ordenza and Tamaris came out surprisingly after the girls took their seats in the audience. Sophie Q asked them a couple of questions and looked back at some of the highlights of the show. With some laughs and comments, they got straight down to business. They rolled a tape of the girls doing their final runway shows at Rein Fashion Week. Tamaris walked for 4 designers; Ordenza walked for 6. The judges were still undecided as to who was more high fashion but that was what they were looking for this cycle. The judges went backstage to deliberate with Ordenza and Tamaris there to answer some audience and call-in questions. They were very nervous. The judges came back and it was time to cast their votes. Jo voted for Ordenza for her effortless beauty. Lauren Lee Claire voted for Ordenza for her ability to be very versatile and she thought that would book the most jobs. Augustus Greene voted for Tamaris because he thought she was a true top model and could own the runways in Paris and Milan. Sophie Q picked Tamaris for her incredible improvement and loved her maturity. Nonetheless, the audience vote went to ORDENZA - who becomes ATLANTA'S NEXT TOP MODEL CYCLE 3! She is the first full-Latina to win!

[edit] Reunion

Many of the girls were brought back to talk about where they were now, how they were doing, and what they've been up to.

[edit] Cycle 1

Gina, the winner of Cycle 1 seemed to gain weight. Her hair was slicked back and it looked like it was short. It was still fiery red and curly though. Her dress was flattering and she wore a beaded necklace with a thunderbolt. She described her experience on the show as "fiery, exciting, and something special". She did not seem to talk much. At the end of the show, she announced that she was pregnant with her fiance's baby!
Kara-Hannah had moved to Rein to go to school. She now studies Web Design and Graphics. She is not modeling anymore. She said that her and the girls' relationships were alright now and that she hoped no one held a grudge against her. She was more positive than negative, as she said she was incorrectly portrayed on the show.
Fedeisha had moved to New York with Corin (who couldn't be there because she was modeling) to pursue modeling. Apart from modeling, she has landed some small roles to a start to her acting career!
Her hair was cropped short and dyed brown. Sweetie attempted a singing career. She started recording her first EP just recently. She thought the fact that she was given a second chance in the competition was the best thing that could've happened. Sweetie brought a photo of her baby niece and she looked A LOT like Gina. Her name was Genie and they nicknamed her Lil' Gina!
Caru had been doing some test shots and was modeling in Paris. She is signed to NYC Models.
Bree thought Maline was the sexiest winner out of them all and she kissed her cheek! She announced that she was going to move to Australia - just for a change. Since her elimination, she has yet to model, though she plans to.
Key had a cute little bob and she announced that she continued modeling and she is signed to Ford Model Management. She brought her new pet palmaranian, Wowow!
Stefani went back to school to study to become a teacher. She said that she is still interested in fashion but has not modeled since her elimination. She was scouted AFTER the show one day and was told to try out for a modeling reality show. Everyone laughed. She's been there - totally done that!
Arron kept her hair from the show. She seemed to look even prettier. She had modeled in Milan and London. She is signed with Mandpmodels in London. She has walked several fashion shows and has even been in a Chanel show recently! She did not seem as arrogant as she was on the show.
Lisa modeled, but mostly commercially. She grew her hair back to shoulder length. She has appeared in numerous campaigns and has scored one magazine cover - Fitness Magazine! She's glad that Gina won because she was definitely more high fashion and versatile than Lisa. The judges did not agree and they said Lisa was very versatile too.

[edit] Cycle 2

Sicily just recently got promoted to Assistant Manager of her department. She was like the financial expert and mom out of the whole series. She cut her hair short and dyed it dark brown!
Hollis is studying at a university in Laneton. Her plans for the future? Not sure yet! Her hair grew out longer.
Kevin kept her hair from the Cycle 2 live finale show and she said she was still wrestling. She even took on dance and got a summer intern job at a ballet academy! Her and Tori haven't talked much since the show but they are still friends...only - friends.
Tori also grew her hair out and she announced that she was engaged. Her husband was a 28-year old lawyer. She was very happy. Tori had been modeling more now and she is signed to Sutherland Models in Toronto, Canada. She recently got a spread in Cosmopolitan magazine and scored an ad for Payless Shoes!
Mila's band was signed and they are touring the US and Canada. She does some part-time modeling too! Her biggest job included walking at a show for Vera Wang.
Parker continued modeling. She did not talk much either. She announced that her sister was robbed recently but everything was okay now.
Sue-Ann did a casting for Revlon cosmetics only to see Ordenza as their new face! She had done the most modeling post-show. She announced that her parents were getting a divorce and she was not too happy. The girls tried to cheer her up. Her hair was slightly darker.
Hana had gone back to school. She still modeled on her spare time but she does not plan to do it permanently. She said the judges did well in choosing their winners. She looks up to Maline, Gina, and Ordenza as some of her favourite models! She really wanted BrieAnna to win Cycle 3 though!
Maline grew her hair out and got a weave. It was very voluminous and she had side bangs. Her hair was still curly. But her hair was now jet black. She continued her modeling.

[edit] Cycle 3

BrieAnna did not regret quitting. She already mentioned that she was alright at home. She thanked fans again for voting her as most Favourite Model. She did not talk much. She had been doing some modeling and is signed to Elite in New York anyway. She goes to Tokyo next week.
Brooke had done some test shots. Her hair was the same from the show. She said that she felt a little more confident after the show with her body.
Bridgette said the same thing. She moved in with Brooke to try and model!
Tatiana had been working in a shoe store. She plans to move to Rein for more opportunities.
Kaleigh cut her hair very short and dyed it whitish-blue! She said her cousin was recently going through chemotherapy and she wanted to donate her hair. White signified hope and light. Blue signified wisdom and deep thinking. She had continued modeling. She signed with Elite Model Management. There have been no complains about her attitude...so far! xD
Laurie was working in Milan as an intern for an upcoming designer. She later explained that she was not being his model...but his assistant and very loyal girlfriend! :)
Anya dyed her hair back to black. She continued modeling and had landed several jobs since. She did not talk much.
Scarlette moved to Los Angeles in hopes of an acting career. It was going very well. She was getting a big role and was currently filming a big upcoming blockbuster! She claims there have been very minimal diva moments on set from her! :)
Elena had been working in South Africa and walked several runways in London. She straightened out her hair. She recently signed up to be an ambassador for sick kids in Africa, due to her past family history and background. She thought she should've been a part of the final 2 and not Tamaris but "kind of" joked about it.
Brittany had been trying to learn photography to help her model better. She was recently signed to Ford Models.
Annelise moved to Paris to pursue modeling and it was going quite well! She is signed with a Parisian fashion modeling agency. It is rumoured that she will be walking for a Jean-Paul Gaultier fashion show soon. She says she cannot tell anyone anything. Hehehe. >:)
Tamaris still did not talk to her mom. She was planning to move to New York to pursue modeling opportunities. She thought the judges made a good decision in choosing the winner.
Ordenza looked like a true top model that night. Her upcoming plans include becoming top model of the world, getting married, and possibly having kids. She wanted to open her own magazine devoted to the Hispanic community.

[edit] Games

All the girls played games and voted. The winners of the games and polls include:
Best Figure: Lisa (Cycle 1); Funniest Laugh: Kara-Hannah (Cycle 1); Most-Likely to Trip on a Rock and Cry: Hollis (Cycle 2); Who To Go To For Help When You're In Debt: Sicily (Cycle 2); Who Can Stuff the Most Marshmellows in Their Mouth At Once: Maline (Cycle 2); Who Is Most Deserving Winner?: Ordenza (Cycle 3); Who is the Most Controversial Contestant?: Scarlette (Cycle 3); Who Can Pose the Fiercest: Sue-Ann (Cycle 2); Who Would Win a Beauty Pageant: Arron (Cycle 1); Most Undeserving Elimination: BrieAnna (Cycle 3) & Anya (Cycle 3).

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