America’s Next Top Model 7, Episode 3: Runway Follies

Last week, the girls went through their makeovers, but that was just the beginning of the drama, as Jay Manuel told some of the girls that they were being disrespectful because they were complaining so much. Back at the house, there was a major confrontation between Monique and Melrose, which put all the girls on edge. At the photo shoot, the girls needed to shine through some big hair, but it was Megan that faded into the back, and was sent home. We’re down to 11, who is leaving tonight? Let’s find out!

Night. The girls blow up an air mattress and slide down the steps. CariDee says that it’s good to have some fun every now and then since it makes the nervous energy go away. Jaeda is in another room bitching about her hair, saying that she was in the bottom two and really felt the pressure. She knows that she has an opportunity of a lifetime and can’t screw it up because of her hair. A.J. is in her room crying, saying that other girls should have gone home over Megan, specifically Monique and Eugena. Melrose adds that Monique has lashed out at everyone in the house, and that Eugena is the only girl not against her (Monique). I don’t know why – she stole Eugena’s bed! Tyra Mail arrives and tells the girls that their butt is on the line. Melrose knows that nothing in this competition is pointless, and there is a meaning to this.

The girls arrive later in the evening at an undisclosed location, but Ms. J. Alexander is there waiting for them. Brooke says that Ms. J. is a royal mess, and she knows he has something for them to do. Indeed, Ms. J. is on a tightrope, showing the girls how to work their balance and posture. He says they will learn to walk the cable tonight. CariDee is already nervous, since she can’t even walk a straight line when sober. She does terribly on the wire. The other girls give it a try, and Eugena talks about how she was told to show emotion. Monique says that Melrose acts perfect all the time when she’s not, and Melrose tells the camera that she’s just trying to avoid Monique. I can feel it brewing!

When back at the house, Tyra Mail tells the girls that tomorrow they will each walk their own line. Melrose heads to the phone to call her mom, and the door swings open and in comes Monique, who says she called the phone. Melrose won’t comply and slams the door on her. Is it wrong that I really don’t care for either of them? Brooke, who I’m really taking a shining to, says that the drama is overwhelming. When Melrose is finished with the phone, Monique walks by and bumps her, then calls her mom saying that she’s about to hurt someone. Eugena says that all this stress might be a bit too much for Monique.

Later, in her room, Monique continues to say to Eugena that she is going to torment Melrose. To prove her point, Monique takes her sweaty, nasty bikini bottom and rubs it on Melrose’s bed while she’s sleeping. Jaeda and Melrose wake up to see Monique slithering away, and Jaeda admits that all the girls are scared of Monique and that she’s going to harm them in their sleep. Melrose just can’t believe it.

In the morning, the girls get ready. Anchal tells the camera that Melrose and Monique both need to be more mature. Melrose says that it’s hard to deal with Monique since she’s in such need of attention, but she’s there to win. Brooke is just excited about the Tyra mail, as we see the girls arriving at their challenge site, where Ms. J. is waiting for them in another kooky outfit. He tells the girls that they will be put to the test, and since he needs some help for this challenge with the judging, he brought back Bre from Cycle 5! She does her walk and then Ms. J. tells the girls that they, like Bre just demonstrated, will have to walk a straight line on slanted concrete in heels. Oh, and they have to wear a mask too. So the girls run to the back and get ready!

Amanda goes first and has a few trips. A.J. says she naturally walks in a straight line, and she does good job. Ms. J. feels that Jaeda is moving too slow and Melrose stumbles and can’t recover. Of course, Monique makes fun of her. Eugena is being too safe and Ms. J. tells CariDee that she is the sex kitten of the house. The girls finish up and Ms. J. says the winner will fly to Austin, Texas, to be in a runway show held by Dennis Quaid. Brooke is already excited since that’s her hometown.

The winner is… A.J.! She’s allowed to pick two friends to join her in the show, and she chooses annoying Megg, who of course screams “Rock and Roll!” and even though she’d like to take Brooke, she chooses CariDee. Brooke is a little upset, but says she needs to stay focused.

Back at the house, Monique gets sick and Melrose says that the negative energy she was giving off is breeding inside her. A.J., Megg, and CariDee head to Austin, where they meet the other models in the runway show – former ANTM alums Rebecca, April, Coryn, Shannon, MY Mercedes, Brittany, and annoying Camille! We even get to see all the girls in the show, and they all look amazing, even Camille… but I’ll admit that Coryn looks pretty spooky on the runway.

A.J. says that she really loves this and Megg, after saying “Rock and Roll,” says that she fed off the crowd. CariDee says that for the first time in her life, she had a real clear moment.

Over at the house, Tyra Mail says that the girls will be walking the plank tomorrow. Monique is still sick though, while Brooke tries to help her. Eugena feels that Monique is getting worse by the hour, and that she needs to go to the hospital. We find out that she is dehydrated and needs rest and fluids. Oh please, someone gets dehydrated every season. Drink water!

In the morning, the girls wake up and get ready to head out. Monique, not sure about what she should do, says that she is going to tough it out and goes to the photo shoot. Anchal doesn’t care either way, and I don’t blame her! A.J., Megg, and CariDee arrive first, with little sleep, and meet up with Jay Manuel. The rest of the girls arrive and Jay tells them that they will be in a runway show this evening, and their photos will be taken at the end of the runway. The catch? The runway is on water, and not very stable! He also tells the girls that the pieces they will be wearing are delicate and they will all need to be careful.

Eugena is proud of Monique for showing up, but then we see Monique telling Jay how sick she is. He wants Monique to make the right decision and Monique says that her head wants her to be there, but her body won’t let her, and she heads home. Michelle says that Danielle from last season was in the hospital, and still rocked it out at her photo shoot. Sing it, sister! The other girls get ready and get their first look at the runway. Jay says that it’s not unrealistic, even though in all honesty, it is.

The crowd arrives and the show begins. Brooke is very composed and although Jaeda almost falls, she works it out. Anchal struggles and CariDee actually has a boob come out! Jay says that Ms. J. would be in horror. Megg and A.J. have some energy, but Jay says that A.J. was breathtaking. Michelle owns the end of the runway while Amanda is one of the best when it comes to pace. Eugena knows she needs to give emotion, but Jay still doesn’t see it from her. Then, on her way back, she almost falls, getting about knee deep in the water.