America’s Next Top Model 9, Episode 6: If You Can’t Stand The Heat, Get Out Of The Dumpster

Ebony as bubble wrap doesn’t go over so well, and all the judges think that she’s snarling in the face. Jay Manuel said that she was intimidated by authority, and when Tyra tries to investigate, Ebony has all one-word answers. Chantal is next and her photo looks great, I think! Tyson tells her that less is more, but Nigel is thrilled with it and loves that she is taking a risk. Tyra says that the photo chosen was her money shot.

Finally, we have Heather, who is congratulated on winning the photo shoot with Mary J. Blige. They look at her photo and nobody can believe how great she looks from the front. Everyone is in love with it, and you know she’s not going anywhere this week! Now, it’s time for the judges to deliberate.

Saleisha is finally showing some improvement to Nigel, and Tyra thinks that of all the girls, she wants it the most.

Jenah has been one of the top girls so far, and all the judges think that she is just sensational.

Ebony is weaker today, and they aren’t sure if she wants to be there. Tyra thinks that she just doesn’t want to hear the critiques.

Sarah has a pretty face and the camera loves her. Nigel says that if she stays a plus-sized girl, then she would have her niche carved.

Bianca has hope and they all think that she’s finally coming into her own. I agree!

Lisa went the safe route again, and the judges are beginning to think that she is actually becoming a little stagnant.

Heather proved to everyone that she can do a fantastic face-on shot, and Nigel says that it’s one of the best photos this week.

Ambreal isn’t being a model anymore, but moves and poses well.

Chantal is great in person, but Tyson just doesn’t like her photo this week, and thinks the fan is doing all the work.

The girls walk back into the room. Tyra gives the usual spiel – nine girls, eight photos. The first girl called this week is – Saleisha! She’s followed by Jenah, Heather, Bianca, Sarah, Chantal, and then Lisa, who is told to do something with her hair and to come out of her comfort zone if she wants to be called sooner next week.

Ebony and Ambreal step forward. Tyra says that the report back from the set said that they were the worst in the bunch. Tyra knows they both know how to model, but she agrees with the report. They were the weakest this week, but one has the potential to get better, and that person is… Ebony!?!

Tyra pull out Ebony’s photo, and Ebony says that she doesn’t want to be there. She tears up and says she’s not happy, and it’s not for her. Tyra says that it’s not modeling that she doesn’t like, it’s people telling her that she’s not perfect and what to do. Tyra adds the real unattractive thing to her is someone who quits, and for that – she can go. Ebony turns around and hops out of the room. Ambreal is told that she has been given a free pass, and Tyra adds that this is a competition about girls that want to win, and she knows that Ambreal wants to be there and win. Tyra tells Ambreal to use her natural talent and prove the judges wrong. Ambreal cries and the other girls hug her.

Meanwhile, Ebony is packing. She didn’t mean any harm and she’s sorry that she wasted Tyra’s time. She thought that she wanted to be a model, but she misses her family and she’s not happy – she wants to be with her family and friends. Why did Ebony even apply to be on the show? In a closing note, they play Ebony’s initial audition tape, where she’s begging Tyra to pick her because she wants to be on the show so bad. Ridiculous.

Next week, Tyra teaches the girls some sexy moves for a music video. Last time she did that (Cycle 2), it was for HER video for the album that never was. I’m sure this video will be a hit, too! Looks like someone will collapse. Meh. I pegged the bottom two last weeks, as well as the girl who should have been sent home! Here’s how I see the girls next week:

Heather
Saleisha
Bianca
Jenah
Ambreal
Chantal
Lisa
Sarah

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

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