America’s Next Top Model 8, Episode 1: Goodwill Hunting

Jaslene was pro-death penalty and the judges love her eyes. I do, too – she looks great! They ask her for more spunk and she tells the judges that if they want her to walk up 180 steps, that last step will be just as fierce as the first on! Girl, you better WORK! Sarah is last, and she was for life in prison. She didn’t do much with her face, and the judges are very lukewarm about it.

On that note, it’s time to deliberate, and this is what the judges had to say about the girls:

• Renee doesn’t know how to be savvy yet. Ms. J. is scared that she will eventually crack under the pressure and that she looks terrified.
• All the judges agree: Jaslene is fierce! (Why is she fierce this season but not last? She’s essentially the same – I don’t get it!)
• Felicia might have one of the best bone structures of the group.
• Samantha has a great face, her neck is very nice, and her jaw line is perfect. The judges aren’t sure about her personality, though.
• Whitney has the personality, but they don’t see it in her photo!
• Brittany is definitely one of Ms. J’s favorites.
• Ms. J. feels like he should take Kathleen home and look after her. They worry that she doesn’t understand what‘s going on.
• Cassandra has a very powerful look.
• Something is said about Dionne, but I don’t even get it!
• Sarah didn’t deliver, but the judges like that she has a longer middle section.
• Diana has perfect proportions, but they worry she will continue to be deadpan.
• Natasha is simply relying on pretty and that will not be enough.
• Jael is tall and the judges like that. Nigel can’t believe she is half black. Despite that, she didn’t deliver. Nobody was crazy about her photo.

The girls come back in and Tyra says that she was very dissatisfied with this shoot – most girls just stood there and didn’t even do anything. She wants them to be inspiring and entertain them!

There are 13 girls in front of her, but only 12 photos. The first girl who she is going to call has a photo that was not boring, and that is… Jaslene! Brittany is called next, followed by Felicia, Diana, Samantha, Cassandra, and Renee, who is crying. Tyra asks her what the tears are for and Renee says that she didn’t want to go home. She knows she can do better, and Tyra does, too.

Sarah is called up next, and Tyra says that for all the experience she has, she fell flat. Sarah admits that she needs to learn some things. Dionne is called next, followed by Whitney. The next girl called is Natasha, who is shocked and starts crying.

Kathleen (oh no!) and Jael step forward. There’s only one photo left, and the girl not called will return to the house, pack her bags, and go home. So who leaves? The girl with the spirit and hair to match who just lost the map, or the girl with the funky style and personality, but who is afraid to succeed because she wants to be liked?

The final photo goes to Jael, as Tyra says that she is getting it because she won the challenge. Tyra tells her that she did well, and that’s okay! Tyra says goodbye to Kathleen, and I’m really bummed!

Back at the house, Kathleen packs up. She says she feels sad that she didn’t really get a chance to compete. She was chosen, though, and that means a lot, so she’ll go home and continue to try and pursue modeling. I’m really going to miss her, and I don’t think I’ve ever been this upset about the first girl sent home – I really liked Kathleen!

Next week, that girls are back in high school for their photo shoot and a fashion show. Looks like Sarah brings out some school spirit, while Jaslene can’t make the grade. Not Jaslene! I’m already in a tailspin this season! Here’s how I’m ranking the girls for next week, with the girl in last going home:

Brittany
Jaslene
Felicia
Cassandra
Samantha
Whitney
Natasha
Diana
Sarah
Dionne
Jael
Renee

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