America’s Next Top Model 7, Episode 7: Up, Up, And Away!

Finally, we have Michelle. Nigel tells her that her actions were frightful and she chickened out. Tyra says that the way she just didn’t care to do it reminds her of all the girls that didn’t make the finals and would kill to be there. However, she won the challenge and deserves to be congratulated. Her shot is accepted by the judges, but Tyra once again says that she looks like a young Michael Jackson. Nigel likes it though and on that note, it’s time for the judges to deliberate. Here is what they say about each girl:

• MY CariDee – She made the judges laugh and she photographs well, but Tyra worries that she is not following direction from the photographers and might end up hurting someone in the process.
• Anchal – She’s doing an okay job, but her running away at the end of the test told the judges something. They are really worried about her self esteem.
• Melrose – They might have made fun of her “boxing” but they really do love her photograph this week.
• Amanda – She has the face, but her body just isn’t on point this week.
• Michelle – She’s another one who had a good photo this week, but Tyra just isn’t sure if Michelle wants to win this or not.
• Jaeda – Her photo was pretty piss poor, but the judges appreciate her enthusiasm this week and her willingness to finally give it all a try.
• Eugena – She’s still struggling a good deal, and has to put herself out there more. Otherwise, she is just going to fall flat.

The girls walk back into the room. Tyra tells them that she has seven girls in front of her, but only six photos. The first girl she calls this week is MY CariDee! She is followed by Melrose and then Jaeda, who is told that her picture this week was crappy, but she was called third because she really committed. Amanda is called next and then Eugena, who was saved because she worked the challenge this week. Eugena actually smiles and has fun with it all. I like the new Eugena!

Michelle and Anchal step forward. Only one photo left and only one girl can stay. The other girl has to hitchhike home. Anchal is told that she started out with a face that was so beautiful. However, if she doesn’t believe how beautiful she is, it’s not going to work. She has to “fake it until she makes it.” Tyra wants her to show up strong. Michelle is told that she has all the natural talent. Some girls have it and Michelle is one of them. However, Tyra says that even if she doesn’t want this, she has a gift and has to show that she wants to use it. With that, the final photo is given too… Michelle! Tyra tells her to show her talent and not goof and laugh her way through the competition.

Anchal thanks Tyra for the opportunity and gives her a hug. Then she hugs the other girls, exchanging a playful “I still hate you” with Melrose, as she heads out of the room. Back at the apartment, she says she’s disappointed that she didn’t give it her all in a way, but she expected to go home. She admits to being self conscious, but that God has bigger and better plans in store for her. She can’t believe she made it so far and is stepping away with some real life lessons.

Wow – even until the end, Anchal doubted herself. It’s a shame, really, since she is so beautiful and can totally work her face in pictures. I don’t think it will be the last we see of her. Oh, and next week, the girls will be losing their inhibitions at an acting class. That should be interesting! Also, it’s time for the girls to “pack their bags” because they will be going on a trip of a lifetime. I’m thinking it’s Spain, but we’ll have to wait and see. Here’s how I see things going down next week. Sorry Jaeda, but your time is finally up!

MY CariDee

Melrose

Michelle

Amanda

Eugena

Jaeda

Phil Kural is an office manager at a law firm, and graduated from Temple University with a degree in journalism. You can send feedback to him at pkural@gmail.com.

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