America’s Next Top Model 3 – A Preview of the Model-Wannabes
by Phil Kural
-- 09/20/2004
America’s Next Top Model 3 begins this Wednesday, September 22, at 8 p.m. Phil is here to take a first look at the models that we’ll be seeing each week, not to mention how he thinks each one will fare in the competition.
How excited am I? Very! America’s Next Top Model is one of my favorite reality TV shows! Throw a bunch of model wannabes in a house together, make them compete in daily tasks that will show who has the goods to make it on the runway, and watch the drama unfold! Let’s take a look the models we’ll be watching each week, and try to figure out if we like them so far or not! Remember, last year I said Yoanna was boring and wouldn’t be around long? She won! MY Mercedes came in second place, and I said she would win. Let’s see how I do this time!
Amanda: Amanda is 25 years old and lists her occupation as mother. She’s from Hendersonville, North Carolina, but is originally from Austin, Texas. From what I can gather about her, I think she is going to try and lay pretty low, which means she’ll be around for a good while. She says that she has a unique look because her eyes are very different, and not something you see every day. I agree – there is something about them that makes them look oddly exotic. I’m thinking she’ll make it to about midway in the competition before getting cut.
Ann: Well, first off, I automatically like her since she’s from Erie, PA. I’m from Philly, and us Pennsylvanians have to stick together! Ann is a 21-year-old student that is an All-American water polo player. That’s pretty hot! Amanda stated that she doesn’t like or get along with girls that like to talk trash about others behind their backs. Hmm, this show might not be the one for her. Also, she says that one of her biggest drawbacks is that she doesn’t know when to stop talking – I know that feeling! I’m thinking Ann is going to be a good source of entertainment, like Jenascia was last season. She’ll probably be around for a good while, but she’s not my pick to win.
Cassie: Cassie is 19, and a student. She hails from Norman, Oklahoma, and her favorite food is chicken. Okay, I don’t think she’s going to be around long. Yeah, she is gorgeous, but you have to have a personality to make it on this show as well, and I don’t think Cassie has one – at least not one that I can see. Even in her little segment on the “Get to meet the models” video clip on the UPN website she shows no signs of a personality. Therefore, I think she’s going to be on the first girls cut.
Eva: Eva is a 19-year-old student from Los Angeles, California. She describes herself as an over achiever, and her favorite type of food is Mexican. Something about Eva tells me that she likes to start and/or be a part of drama. I’m not sure what it is, but just call it a hunch. I’m thinking that she is going to be the source of much of the drama in the house, but people are going to like her anyway, simply for the fact that she seems so friendly. Besides that, there isn’t too much to say, but the girl is very pretty!
Jennipher: Oh geeze, why does she have to spell it that way? That just SCREAMS “cheesy.” Jen is 22, a bartender, and comes to us from Pocatello Falls, Idaho. Wow, people actually live in Idaho? This girl has a killer body, and I’m willing to bet she knows how to use it. After all, her favorite movie is “Grease” so I’m sure she knows some of the moves Sandy did at the end! I’m willing to bet that Jen is around for most of the show, and I’m willing to place her in the top three. She seems cool, personable and has the body to top it all off. I wish her luck.
Julie: Oh here we go – I found the one I don’t think I’m going to like. Julie is East Indian and wants to create a new image for Indian women? What exactly would that image be? I never understand these people that go on reality TV in order to represent a whole race of women – it just doesn’t work that way! Julie is a 19-year-old student from Kent, Washington. I’m reading her as a troublemaker, and someone that thinks she is ten times better at things than everyone else, like Camille from last season. Since she’s a troublemaker, she’ll be around for awhile, just so they have her around to stir things up, but don’t count on her getting any further than top five or six.
Kelle: Wow, I love Kelle, and she seems really interesting! She’s 20 years old, and is the owner of an online art gallery that is named after her father. I’d love to know where it is so I can take a look at some of the stuff! She comes to us from New York City, which means I love her even more! Kelle seems really laid back, and I think she’s going to do very well. She has very nice skin, which makes her look even more beautiful than she already is. I hope she does well, simply for the fact that I’m naming her as one of my favorites!