America’s Next Top Model 8, Episode 3: You Can Make Over Someone’s Look, But Not Their Personality

First, the girls go through styling and pick out dresses. Whitney and Diana have some issues and Diana tells the camera that it’s tough since it’s all sample clothing and they are a little bigger. Next, the girls are told that they will have 10 minutes to run to five tables, each with a different kind of makeup on it – foundation, powder, eyes, lips, and nails.

The girls are set loose into the garden, and I really mean they are “set loose” – they are running around like crazy people. Brittany says that she does her best even though she still feels sick, spitting out some water to prove her point. At the one minute warning, Cassandra decides that her look is almost complete and she needs a little more eye shadow. She runs back to finish up, but ends up being a few seconds late back to the start. She’s disqualified from this challenge, which frustrates her because she thinks she could have won. I agree – she looks great!

There are a few comments given. Whitney is told that she barely looks like she is wearing anything, while Natasha put on a little too much. I agree – she looks like a hooker! Diana went a little too soft. They tell the girls that the person that won is the girl that used the makeup well and blended correctly. The winner is Brittany! She chooses Jael and Sarah to join her for the Seventeen shoot because they urged her to do this challenge. Jael is just happy to do something that will distract her from thinking of her friend.

The three do their shoot and Jael says that Brittany always looks great and the other girls are jealous. Renee looks on from the sidelines and says that she doesn’t understand what the judges see in Brittany. She finds her boring. Renee adds that Brittany can win all the fights, but she will be the won that wins the war.

Once again, the girls get home and find Tyra mail waiting for them. “Sundae isn’t always the day of rest!” Looks like the girls are going to be doing something with ice cream, which the girls figure out for themselves. At least the Tyra mail this season isn’t as obscure as past seasons – there’s actually a chance to figure it out!

Brittany sits outside and knows the other girls are talking about her. She hates confronting people, but still says something to Renee about it. Renee tells the camera that with all these girls in the house, you have to expect gossip. She tells Brittany that she has been nothing but genuine to her, telling Brittany that she’s acting like she’s in high school. Brittany retaliates with “I’m still kicking you ass in the competition!” Good comeback! Renee responds by giving her the middle finger. Yeah, now who is in high school?

Jael is still grieving her friend. Sarah says that Jael letting out her emotions is a good thing. Brittany talks to Jael as she cries by the pool, telling her that Renee keeps looking at her. Across the pool, Renee and Diana talk about their dislike for Brittany, with Renee telling Diana that Jael needs to grieve, and doesn’t need fake people like Brittany around her while she’s doing it. Wow, calm down Renee!

Jay welcomes the girls to their photo shoot, where he tells them that they will each be a treat in their photo. The wardrobe will be made strictly of candy, which means the girls are posing nude! Wow, even I didn’t see that one coming. Brittany is already nervous and the girls meet he photographer. They are sent into hair and makeup and Brittany tells the camera that her parents are going to be mad at her, but that’s something she has to deal with. Dionne comments that Brittany is being a child and there’s really no reason. I agree – everyone should know this is coming sooner or later.

Cassandra is up first and she is “jelly beans.” Jay says that she really needs to practice because she’s coming off as stiff. She needs to hold ice cream too, which is what all the girls will be doing. When Brittany sees this, she comments that her hand won’t react well to that. Sarah is up next and she’s “hard candy.” She does a great job and Jay likes that she isn’t second guessing herself.

Dionne is “candy cane” and says that she’s more comfortable naked, which Jay gets a kick out of. Brittany complains all the way up until her shoot as “banana split.” Renee just wants her to shut up. Diana is “gummy bears” and Jay thinks she is insecure with her body and needs some mirror time. Understandably, Diana isn’t comfortable because she doesn’t have such a slender body.

Renee is “candy necklace” and I think she looks great. Jay seems happy too. Whitney is “chocolate kiss” and she says she loves chocolate, so this is fun for her. Jael is “birthday cake” and Jay thinks she’s doing well for the first time and I don’t see anything special about it. Felicia is “lollipop” and Jay comments that he wants more from her in the face. She’s being too stoic.

Jaslene is “dulce de leche” and Jay comments that although she looks great, she’s still not giving any personality in her photo. Finally, there’s Natasha, who is “gumballs.” Jay says that there’s a model in her somewhere and she is slowly improving. Natasha walks away saying how hard the shoot was, but she’s proud of herself for doing so well. Of course she did.

Once home, the girls get Tyra mail that says someone is going home tomorrow. Cassandra is scared that it might be her since she was late for the makeup challenge and was disqualified. Jael says it will be overwhelming to stand in front of the judges to be critiqued while she is still upset. Whitney comforts her though, says a prayer, and it seems to calm Jael down.

The girls file into the judging room, where Tyra is waiting for them to remind them of the prizes and introduce the judges, including Neeko, the hair stylist and head of their makeovers. Let’s begin with individual evaluations, shall we?

Jael is up first and Tyra says that she loves her look. Jael begins to break down right away, telling the judges about her friend that just passed away. She assures them that she wants to be there and be professional, but she’s sad. The judges offer her some sympathy and move right into the photo! Wow, that was quick! The judges feel that she is commanding in her photo. Jael asks if she can dedicate it to her friend, and Tyra thinks that’s a sweet gesture. Geeze, now you KNOW she won’t be going home!

Natasha is up next and the judges don’t like her outfit. They look at her photo and feel her eyes are squinty. Natasha takes this as her photo is amazing and thanks the judges, telling them how great it looks. Tyra tells her that she’s a great saleswoman. Felicia is told that her hair looks great, but her outfit is too “video.” They feel her photo this week is breath taking and commanding. Girls can relate to her, but she really needs to soak up some high fashion.