Lauren (London) Levi, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 ANTM 2009, Episode 8: The Amazing Model Race

This photo doesn’t really work. London’s head is tilted a little too high and her facial expression is much too exaggerated. London’s figure is totally out of whack as she has gained probably 20 pounds since the start of the competition. That in and of itself isn’t horrible, but London should not have posed straight on to push the point even more. Maybe a three-quarters view of the body would have helped hide some of the extra weight.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆ 

Lauren (London) Levi, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 ANTM 2009, Episode 6: Here's Your Test

London has a fantastic face for beauty shots. The closer you get, the better she looks. London does a great job in this photo, but she probably had the potential to deliver a five-star photo because of her features. Still, I can’t fault her too much because this photo is still exquisite.

Review Score: ★★★★☆ 

Lauren (London) Levi, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 ANTM 2009, Episode 5: Put Your Best Face Forward

Hmm, another good model falls victim to this week’s horrible photoshoot concept. London is looking off into nothingness, and I’m not really too sure why. Her pose doesn’t really work in relation to everyone else in the photo.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆ 

Lauren (London) Levi, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 ANTM 2009, Episode 4: New York's Finest

Ignore Allison for a moment, and this photo is absolutely magical. Wardrobe and makeup definitely went the extra mile this week. The backdrop is also amazing as is the framing of this photo. London’s face looks heavenly from this angle.

Review Score: ★★★★☆ 

Lauren (London) Levi, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 ANTM 2009, Episode 3: Do You Light The Way I Look?

Wow, London’s new hairdo looks fantastic in this photo. Boy was I proven wrong quickly. The pose is fantastic and London’s face, hair and outfit are really well lit.

Review Score: ★★★★☆ 

Lauren (London) Levi, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 ANTM 2009, Episode 3: Model Makeovers

Hmm, I’m not too sure about London’s makeover. She does have a crazy strong face, so she’ll be able to take any hair, but did Tyra really have to go with this totally random style? I’m sure London will learn to work the hair well. At least it’s a short hairdo, which is what I would have wanted for sure for someone with London’s bone structure.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆ 

Lauren (London) Levi, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 ANTM 2009, Episode 2: Fun And Games

Damn, photo of the week for sure. Everything about this photo just works. London’s face and expression has caught the light well and her cheek bones are well defined. There’s great movement in the photo and the clothes are highlighted very well.

Review Score: ★★★★★ 

Lauren (London) Levi, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 ANTM 2009, Episode 1: What Happens In Vegas

I love London’s look. She reminds a lot of Silver from the new 90210, though this photo itself is actually rather horrible. Here’s hoping that London can learn to how to work her angles a bit better than this because her potential is awesome.

Review Score: ★★★☆☆ 

Overall, it was a fun episode, and I enjoyed that we got to see more of New York due to the theme of the photoshoot: famous areas of New York. I wasn’t too sad to see Nijah go home. She’s extremely pretty, but she’s been boring me to death the last couple of weeks.

Aminat and Fo

Aminat and Fo, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 4 ANTM

Aminat and Fo are portraying Wall Street. It’s interesting that there are two models in each photo. They both looked like they were having fun.

Damn, the final photo looks great. It’s amazing that Fo is holding on to a laptop and a cell phone while looking fierce. Aminat’s bone structure really came through. This is definitely my favourite photo of the bunch.

Review Score: ★★★★½ 

Kortnie and Nijah

Kortnie and Nijah, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 4 ANTM

Kortnie and Nijah are in Soho, portraying an artist and her muse. Nijah is really boring me with her poses, but I can’t get over Kortnie’s tan.

The final photo came out even worse than I thought it would. Nijah got burned really bad by the judges for her poor performance. Kortnie didn’t do much better but Nijah was so bad that the judges didn’t even bother to mention Kortnie much at all.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆ 

Celia and Sandra

Celia and Sandra, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 4 ANTM

Celia and Sandra are portraying fabulous nannies who ignore their babies.

The photo looks really high fashion. It doesn’t look like nannies at all, but the photo is hot. The clothes look fabulous. I think both models did equally well, but the judges really liked Sandra’s performance better than Celia’s. I think the big difference is that Sandra is taller and commanded more of the photo.

This is probably the best looking photo in the group, but I have to deduct a point because the models didn’t portray nannies at all.

Review Score: ★★★★☆ 

Allison and London

Allison and London, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 4 ANTM

Allison and London are portraying 5th Avenue socialites. London is convincing as a bitch but Allison seemingly thought too hard about it.

The photo did not work at all. There is no emotion coming through the photo. London somewhat comes off as a bitch in the photo, but Allison comes off as boring and dead.

Review Score: ★☆☆☆☆ 

Tahlia, Natalie and Teyona

Natalie, Teyona and Tahlia, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 4 ANTM

Tahlia, Natalie and Teyona portray tourists in Times Square. Thank goodness that Tahlia got over her insecure phase.

Tahlia stole the photo with her real joy. Teyona’s mouth is way too wide and Natalie looks like a B actress. Overall the photo is good to look at, but there are too many flaws to make this a great photo.

Review Score: ★★★☆☆ 

Live Review Micro-Blogging Transcript

# I get way too excited to watch America’s Next Top Model every week.
# Okay good, the opening commercial break is over.
# Teyona’s being featured quickly, which might spell bad news for her. Nijah’s also being featured. Most likely, it’ll be one of them who goes home tonight.
# Ooh, the Tyra Mail shows hints that it’s runway walk day.
# Natalie’s teaching the girls how to walk which is pissing off Aminat for some reason.
# Haha, Miss J’s charm school. Miss J’s hair is totally hot. I don’t know about the outfit, though.
# Grace, poise, elegance, let’s see whether the models can keep up.
# Haha, spot-on impersonation of Sandra, Mr. J.
# Damn, Allison got a book put on her head. I think she’s not totally hopeless, though.
# Cool, Bianca and Chantal are visiting. I love both of them. They both really improved their walks since last time.
# Tahlia needs thicker skin. Natalie didn’t even say anything that bad.
# Wow, they’re actually going to show Teyona’s re-makeover. Hmm, I don’t actually notice the difference.
# Ooh, Jill Stuart. She has fabulous designs.
# Walking with bags? What a strange challenge.
# Here comes Miss Ann Shoket, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen magazine.
# Celia opens the show. She looks a little awkward with those bags.
# Natalie just added a twirl in the middle of her walk. I’m not sure it totally worked.
# Kortnie is way too tanned. When will these girls learn?
# They’re really playing up Allison’s fear. Aminat is a runway queen!
# The burst of air when they come out of the door is a little much. I’m not sure why there are obstacles on the stage. It looks a little bit too contrived.
# Fo definitely stood out with her walk today, lots of personality.
# Wow, Tahlia’s completely falling apart in this competition. I don’t think she’ll be lasting much longer.
# What, Natalie won even with that bizarre twirl?
# Damn Tahlia, don’t give up. What is wrong with you?
# “Give it your all tomorrow or you may get thrown under the bus.” Hmm, wonder what type of photoshoot it’ll be today.
# Famous areas around Manhattan, not a bad photoshoot concept at all.
# Ooh, here comes Mike Rosenthal, one of the best photographers who have been on ANTM.
# Hmm, I like the makeup and hair. It’s very exotic.
# I’m not sure I like that the photoshoots were group photos again like last week. Oh well, I guess I’ll reserve judgment until we see the finished photos.
# The finished photos were not bad. Half were great and half weren’t so much.
# Wow, Sandra got called first. I liked Aminat’s photo better.
# It’s down to Allison and Nijah. It’s definitely going to be Nijah going home.
# Cool, Allison gets to stay. I think this show would be boring without her.
# What a strange preview. A drag show and a model intervention, should be interesting next week.
# I liked this episode. I’m not sure it’ll stand out when I look at the season as a whole, but it was good for what it was.

Review Score: ★★★☆☆ 

This year’s makeover episode had quite a bit of drama, especially from Fo, which is unfortunate because Fo had the best makeover. Fo’s baby reaction definitely made me like her less. Hopefully she can get over it and move on, because if she has another week like this week, then I’m going to be hoping and wishing for her to go.

Allison, makeover before and after plus self-lit photoshoot

Allison, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

Let’s be honest here; Allison looks creepy. Her gigantic, bulgy eyes are super duper scary. It’s not just her eyes but the way she stares through them. Her thin, ordinary hair worked to bring more focus to her eyes. Allison’s gigantic blonde weave does a good job of balancing her overall look and taking attention away from her eyes. Don’t get me wrong, I love Allison’s look, but she has to stop purposely bugging her eyes out all the time.

Allison, Models Light Themselves Photoshoot, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 ANTM

Allison’s face is well lit, and her facial expression is absolutely perfect for the photo. Unfortunately, Allison’s clothes are barely lit at all and her body position is forgettable.

Review Score: ★★★★☆ 

London, makeover before and after plus self-lit photoshoot

London, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

London has always reminded me of Silver from the rebooted 90210. She always had a hippie feel to her with her random headbands. I agree with the judges in cutting her hair short, but I’m not completely sold on the short cut they went with. I didn’t really see London as a blonde, and especially not a blonde with jagged shreds surrounding her face. This is the type of look that might take a week or two to grow on me.

London, Models Light Themselves Photoshoot, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 ANTM

I’m still not a total believer in London’s makeover, but I must admit that her hair looks fantastic in this photo. Everything about this photo is right.

Review Score: ★★★★☆ 

Fo, makeover before and after plus self-lit photoshoot

Fo, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

The short cut turns Fo from pretty girl to real model. I love this look on Fo. That’s saying a lot too, because I loved Fo when I first saw her. Now Fo looks ridiculously amazing. It’s too bad that she’s a little bit short; otherwise she’d be a real candidate as a credible model in today’s industry.

Fo, Models Light Themselves Photoshoot, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 ANTM

Fo pulled off a great photo despite her meltdown during the photoshoot. Her new makeover comes through well in the photo, and Fo’s face and clothing are both well lit. Her pose is a little stiff, but still comes off not bad at all.

Review Score: ★★★☆☆ 

Celia, makeover before and after plus self-lit photoshoot

Celia, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

I completely didn’t understand Celia’s look when she was chosen for ANTM Cycle 12. Sure, she had great cheekbones and height, but I was hoping that Tyra Banks would be looking for more in her models. This futuristic makeover combined with Celia’s photoshoot performances have changed my mind. Celia’s short, slicked-back hair really brings out her features well and makes her look less ordinary.

Celia, Models Light Themselves Photoshoot, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 ANTM

Celia lit herself well, but I don’t like her pose at all. It looks like Celia’s about to enter a martial arts pose-off competition.

Review Score: ★★★☆☆ 

Natalie, makeover before and after plus self-lit photoshoot

Natalie, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

Natalie didn’t receive a makeover. I’m a little disappointed with the judges. I don’t agree that Natalie’s look was model perfect. Oh well, she does look like a model still, so I guess I can’t deduct too may points.

Natalie, Models Light Themselves Photoshoot, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 ANTM

I love Natalie’s lit face and top arm position. The second light stick is somewhat wasted, though, and Natalie’s right leg is a little too bent. Overall, this is still one of the better photos of the day.

Review Score: ★★★☆☆ 

Jessica, makeover before and after plus self-lit photoshoot

Jessica, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

Jessica’s face is too wide and her nose too big to be a credible model. Worse still, Jessica seems to think she’s the prettiest girl in the entire house. The makeover doesn’t do Jessica any favours, as it makes her face look even wider than it already was.

Jessica, Models Light Themselves Photoshoot, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 ANTM

Jessica looks really scary in this photo. She scowls a little bit too much, and the effect is amplified by the below-face lighting. I kind of like this photo, as it strips away Jessica’s regular cute look.

Review Score: ★★½☆☆ 

Kortnie, makeover before and after plus self-lit photoshoot

Kortnie, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

I really don’t understand why Kortnie is on the show. She’s a little too pretty to be model with too much weight to fit in the model world and not enough weight to be a plus-size model. Someone seriously has to get Kortnie to stop tanning. It makes her look extra hoochie. The makeover itself is nice, but there’s no helping Kortnie look like a real model.

Kortnie, Models Light Themselves Photoshoot, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 ANTM

Poor Kortnie, she just does not belong on this show. Her breasts stick out in this photo in an unintended manner, and it looks like Kortnie’s about to break into the robot dance. This is the stiffest photo of the entire bunch.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆ 

Nijah, makeover before and after plus self-lit photoshoot

Nijah, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

Nijah’s makeover was nothing drastic, but it worked really well to freshen her look. Nijah’s hair was a little flat, and Tyra’s team simply added some Naomi Campbell-type volume. NIjah was always gorgeous, but now she’s super gorgeous.

Nijah, Models Light Themselves Photoshoot, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 ANTM

I don’t understand Nijah’s pose at all. It looks very uncomfortable and doesn’t sell the clothes at all.

Review Score: ★½☆☆☆ 

Aminat, makeover before and after plus self-lit photoshoot

Aminat, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

I loved Aminat’s afro, but I think the judges were right to give her a more versatile look. There’s only so much that can be done with an afro during photoshoots before it gets boring. I’m not totally sold on Aminat’s new wavy hair, but I guess they couldn’t give the Naomi Campbell hair to multiple contestants.

Aminat, Models Light Themselves Photoshoot, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 ANTM

Aminat’s photo is an absolute mess, and it’s not all her fault. The photographer placed Aminat further into the background than the other featured models in their photoshoots. Aminat doesn’t help the situation by turning her face away from the light.

Review Score: ★☆☆☆☆ 

Sandra, makeover before and after plus self-lit photoshoot

Sandra, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

Poor poor Sandra. This short, blonde cut is an absolute disaster. It’s even worse than the short, blonde cut Tyra gave to Jade a few cycles back. Is this seriously a hairstyle that real models have? I’ve never seen it.

Sandra, Models Light Themselves Photoshoot, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 ANTM

Sandra’s lighting makes it look like her skin is made of a reflective mirror, as she concentrates both light sticks together, causing the light to sharply bounce off her face. Sandra’s facial expression has no conviction or direction.

Review Score: ★☆☆☆☆ 

Miss J

Miss J, Model Makeover, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 2 #ANTM

Miss J was extra funny this episode, especially when she tried on Aminat’s afro. Sadly for Miss J, she looked better in the afro.

Review Score: ★★★★★ 

Micro-Blogging Transcript

# Fo doesn’t have as much self-confidence as I thought.
# Aminat is confronting Sandra. Haha, this is hilarious: “The better person went home today.”
# I’m surprised Sandra didn’t have a bigger reaction.
# Jessica thinks she’s way hotter than she actually is. Her face is kind of boring to me and a little too wide.
# What a weird Tyra Mail today. I don’t get it at all.
# Haha, a purple plaid limo. It’s definitely eye-catching.
# Wow, bad over-the-top acting by Tyra and Mr. Jay and Miss J plus iPhone product placement.
# Hellz yeah, MAKEOVER DAY comes early this year.
# Wow, Tyra got John Barrett to come on his show.
# @Celia Two months? Try two years.
# I just don’t get Jessica’s look at all. After the makeover, she still looks too hoochie.
# Wow, Sandra is being totally sabotaged. Short, blonde hair? This is like Jade all over again.
# Allison does indeed look like a mermaid. I can’t wait to see how it looks in a new photo.
# Nijah looks hot in her after photo.
# Yeah, Fo gets a short cut. It will totally help her out.
# Celia’s crying a little bit but gets over it quickly. Her new look is very model butch.
# Goodbye afro for Aminat. I love Aminat’s voice: “Questionable Miss J, questionable . . .” Haha.
# I’m not sure I buy Aminat’s new look.
# Kortnie is way too tanned. She looks better in red hair, but she does not belong in this competition.
# I don’t like London’s new hair. It’s very bizarre.
# Natalie gets saved. No makeover, how lame. Haha, Fo is so bitter.
# I don’t know why Teyona’s hair is swept back. It accentuates her wind-blown face, which is the last thing she needed. She reminds me of a less-pretty Furonda.
# Tahlia got a big, blonde weave. It’s not a bad lookat all.
# Oh great, Fo is starting to cry again. She’s getting on my nerves. Has she never watched this show yet?
# I agree with Sandra; models should be able to get their hair cut without crying.
# Oh great, more crying . . . Fo: “I have to hide my hair to feel pretty. This is what’s going to break me in this competition.” I haven’t heard this much complaining since the first two seasons.
# Jessica: “There’s not much you can do to make me look ugly.” Haha. Girlfriend needs to check the mirror. She does not have a model’s face.
# What, there are no Wal-Mart stores in New York City? That’s strange.
# Sutan is actually pretty cute when he tries to be.
# Kortnie’s tan is so overdone. Where is she from?
# Allison’s new look is growing on me.
# Aminat is doing a good job of selling the Cover Girl product.
# London is hardcore about the makeup tips.
# Aminat, Celia and Sandra win the challenge. I’m going to check walmart.com to see their photoshoot.
# Hmm, I can’t find the photos, oh well.
# Sandra is such a bitch, haha. Aminat is awesome: “Keep it cute, or put it on mute.” I must be out of touch with ghetto sayings. This is what happens when I live away from the ghetto for too long; I hate being out of touch.
# Wow, self-directed lighting.
# Here comes Nigel Barker; he is sooooooooo fine.
# Why is Nijah lying on the floor in such a boring pose?
# Jessica looks scary with that makeup on.
# Why is Aminat standing in the background? Every other model got to stand in the foreground.
# Sandra looks so horrible with her makeover. Her face looks way too shiny with that makeup on.
# Ooh, I like how Teyona is working that board.
# Damn Fo, please shut up.
# Fo’s leg is way too much in the foreground.
# Fo, short hair is not that difficult a concept to understand. Plain Jane’s brother? Seriously? Oh great, now she’s crying.
# Fo had the best makeover,a nd she doesn’t even get it.
# Natalie’s looking good, but I think she’s being a bit overhyped at the moment. There’s no chance she can win unless she starts to show more personality.
# Fo: “They took my hair away and now I’m gone.” What a spoiled brat. I really liked her too. Girlfriend needs to wake up before Tyra slaps her.
# Ooh, Fo does look stunning. Damn, Miss J’s hair is terrible this year.
# Good Tyra, give it to her. Let’s hope Fo shuts up now.
# Kortnie is just not pretty enough. Only half of her face is lit.
# Nijah’s outfit at panel is horrible.
# Nijah’s eyes look really dead in her photo.
# London’s pose in her final photo is great.
# Allison’s photo is amazing. Her blonde hair worked well.
# Sandra’s outfit is way too white. She concentrated the light too close to her face.
# I don’t like Celia’s photo as much as the judges. I like the face but now the robotic pose.
# Jessica’s photo is totally scary.
# Tahlia’s pose is totally boring. I love when Tyra shows the girls how to pose.
# Natalie’s photo looks good, but her boobs seem a little big.
# Sounds like Teyona’s hair is going to get changed again. Teyona’s photo is really good too.
# Aminat’s face looks horrible in that photo. I still think it’s unfair that she got placed in the background.
# Here comes the elimination panel. It’s going to be Sandra or Jessica.
# Teyona gets called first. It was a nice photo for sure.
# London should have been called earlier than she was.
# Sandra’s safe; I’m not sure why. So’s super-tanned Kortnie.
# Good, Aminat’s safe. She’s fun to watch.
# It’s down to Fo and Jessica. I really hope Fo stays. Sure she annoyed me to death today, but she’s still hot hot hot.
# Goodbye Jessica.

Now it’s time to get down to the point of this post, my review of the photos. The photos are listed in order of best to worst. Each of the models had to portray a different childhood game that little girls play.

In the end, Isabella is sent home. I loved Isabella after the first hour of the premiere, but after looking through the photos, there’s not much argument that can be made against the judges’ decision to let Isabella go home.

London portrays Tug of War

London, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

London definitely took the best commercial photo. Her face looks great and the clothes look great, especially the dress. She is hiding the yellow top a bit, but I suppose that can’t be helped. I love the action in this photo. I think London has definite potential to go far in this competition.

Review Score: ★★★★½ 

Allison portrays Double-Dutch

Allison, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

Allison is this year’s “Editorial” girl. Everything about her screams Edward Scissorhands, especially in this photo where she’s dressed up in orange and black, almost like emo Hallowe’en. It’s f unny how all of the other girls in the shot look so tired. It kind of works to contrast how strangely peppy Allison appears. It’s definitely turned out as a haunting type of a photo.

Allison has a chance to do really well in this competition. I just hope that she has enough variety in her facial expressions, as I have only seen her give one look, and I’m not talking about just the photoshoot. The entire episode, Allison has the same expression on her face.

Review Score: ★★★★☆ 

Celia portrays Hula Hoop

Celia, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

I have to admit that I’m not the biggest Celia fan. Her face doesn’t do it for me, and she’s too old to model realistically (she’s 25). I’ve definitely got to give it up to Celia for this shot, though. It’s definitely amazing. She captures the spirit of Tug of War perfectly.

Review Score: ★★★★☆ 

Fo portrays Ring Around the Rosy

Fo, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

Fo was my early favourite after seeing the first hour of the premiere. After seeing her in this photo, though, I have reservations about whether her face can translate well to film. Hopefully next week will give me a better indication. I love how high Fo has leapt off the ground. Unfortunately, Fo’s neck is completely hidden.

Review Score: ★★★☆☆ 

Nijah portrays Musical Chairs

Nijah, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

Nijah definitely nailed the concept of looking like a gleeful little girl. The Musical Chairs part of the theme gets lost in the photo unfortunately.

Review Score: ★★★☆☆ 

Natalie portrays Leap Frog

Natalie, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

Natalie reminds me of Michelle from a few cycles back. Her face is a little squished and her body is a little butch. I couldn’t really tell that she was playing Leap Frog when I first saw the photo. Her face does translate nicely to the photo this week. I’d like to see how she progresses in the coming weeks.

Review Score: ★★★☆☆ 

Aminat portrays London Bridge

Aminat, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

I’m not convinced on Aminat as a print model. She can definitely do runway, but there’s nothing particularly special about her face. In this picture, she looks like an absolute giant. Why on Earth did the photographer shoot her from below?

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆ 

Teyona portrays Hopscotch

Teyona, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

There sure are a lot of jumping photos this week. I don’t really get this photo at all. Teyona looks more like she’s competing in the long jump competition at the Olympics. Teyona’s head is tilted back, and I can barely make out her face. The outfit they have her in is quite terrible, though that’s not really her fault.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆ 

Sandra portrays Hide-and Seek

Sandra, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

Sandra’s photo wasn’t as much of a disaster as I was expecting after seeing the episode. It’s still a little bit boring and stiff, but I suppose it gets the point across. It’s too bad because Hide-and-Seek is one of the easier games to portray.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆ 

Tahlia portrays Tag

Tahlia, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

Tahlia’s photo just screams, “I’m a bad amateur actress.” The facial expression and body position just don’t cut it for me. Luckily, Tahlia’s face photographs well, so I have hope for the next photoshoot.

Review Score: ★☆☆☆☆ 

Kortnie portrays Monkey Bars

Kortnie, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

Kortnie’s photo is boring boring boring. Her left leg being up is kind of odd. I’m quite captivated by the background model leaning against the monkey bars. I barely even notice Kortnie, which is not a good thing.

Review Score: ★☆☆☆☆ 

Jessica portrays Jacks

Jessica, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

Jessica’s photo is not bad at all except that it completely misses the point. I don’t even know what she’s doing. It was tough, though, because Jessica didn’t know what Jacks is (and neither do I to be quite honest).

Review Score: ★☆☆☆☆ 

Isabella portrays Dodgeball

Isabella, America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Episode 1

This photo is absolutely painful. I’m sad because Isabella was one of my favourites after the first hour of the premiere. I was worried immediately when I saw Isabella’s hair after she was styled. She looked absolutely horrible. The photo itself is even more terrible than the hair. Weird pose, weird face . . . hell, weird ball.

Review Score: ☆☆☆☆☆ 

Live Twitter.com/VongShow Micro-Blogging (Reverse Chronological)

# Damn, I was right. I really thought Isabella would look great after a makeover. She has a real shot at working as a commercial model.
# Oh no, Sandra and Isabella in the bottom two. Don’t go home Isabella. I think she will, though. Too bad. I hope I’m wrong.
# What? Allison got called first. Haha, she went the wrong way. Fo got runner-up? I love her but the photo wasn’t hot.
# Isabella’s photo is a little bizarre.
# I’m not as excited about Teyona’s photo as Nigel is.
# London does look crazy. Damn, hot hot hot photo, my favourite so far.
# Aminat’s photo looks terrible and boring.
# Fo does look short in her photo. I’m not sure about the camouflage dress.
# Celia’s hula hoop photo is really hot. I love her off-the-shoulder dress.
# Sandra’s dress is kind of cute. Her photo is boring but not as disastrous as I thought.
# Wow, one in five girls want to be a teen mom? What a strange generation of girls.
# Miss J.’s hair is absolutely disatrous this year. What is going on?
# Wow, the judging room is way over the top. I like the pink feel.
# What on earth did they do to Isabella’s hair? This picture is going to be disastrous.
# Allison is up next, but it looks like there’s no more daylight. Talk about poor planning.
# Nijah does not look great in makeup.
# Aminat is growing on me. Sandra has a comment about everybody.
# Sandra’s expression is hilarious. Girlfriend needs to practice in front of the mirror.
# I don’t remember Natalie at all from the first episode. Maybe they’ll feature her in a later episode.
# Tahlia’s all covered up again? She’s thinking way too much.
# I like how dramatic Fo and London look. Haha, London falling.
# The theme is beloved childhood games. It’s not a bad concept at all, too bad that Mr. Jay is trying to add an weird inspirational spin to it.
# Great, now we’re off to the photoshoot, which is why I watch this show. What in the hell is Mr. Jay wearing? LOL at Robocop comment.
# More drama from Sandra. She’s a total quack. I know drama is good for the show, but Sandra is going a little too far.
# Ooh, keep it together Tahlia. Shake off that drama. You’re totally inspiration.
# What? Why did Sandra turn around? She is totally clueless. Her walk was completely terrible to boot.
# Allison looks hot but her walk is disaster.
# Isabella looks great on the runway. Tahlia, hold it together girl.
# Kortnie’s another girl who’s not big enough to be plus size. What is Tyra thinking?
# Aminat’s walk is not bad at all.
# Poor Tahlia with her awful, covered up clothes.
# Hair and makeup on now. I want to see how some of these girls look with full styling.
# Our first runway challenge is coming up.
# Damn, Tahlia’s so hot and inspirational. It’s too bad that she doesn’t have model proportions.
# No London, why are you giving up your bed? Oh well, it sounds like Sandra has calmed down for now.
# Ooh damn, Isabella has epilepsy.
# Sandra is totally psycho. Way to stand up for yourself Celia. Maybe she’s not a dud after all.
# Ooh, Celia took Sandra’s bed. This should be fun.
# Damn, what a hot model house. It’s totally futuristic. What a great runway.
# Celia gets the key to choose her bed first.
# Empire State building with Nigel Barker and Paulina Porizkova. Great to see them again.
# Early favourites are Fo and Isabella. Early dud is Celia.
# Here comes episode two. I don’t mind this year’s group. Very pretty ladies with lots of personality.
# Ooh, Upper East Side New York, totally Gossip Girl territory.
# Too bad for Kathryn. She had a great look, but Tyra probably felt her personality wasn’t big enough.
# I can’t believe Sandra bumped Angelea, totally cold.
# Sandra called thirteenth. She has the bone structure to be a real model.
# Jessica called twelfth.
# Isabella called eleventh.
# Courtney called tenth.
# Tiyana (sp?) called ninth.
# London called eighth. She reminds me of Silver from 90210.
# Nijah called seventh.
# Celia called sixth.
# Tahlia called fifth.
# Freaky girl Allison called fourth.
# Fo called third. Best face bar none.
# Nathalie called second. I don’t remember this girl.
# Aminat called first.
# I’m so happy ANTM is returning to New York. It’s where it should be.
# Tahlia’s face is so gorgeous, but she’s the wrong size to be a small, both too big and too small to work in the industry.
# Tyra’s right, Sandra’s bone above her eyebrow is totally hot.
# Tyra Banks is so extra cheesy, but I still love her!
# Angelea versus Sandra is totally hilarious.
# Allison is sooooo creepy.
# Sorry Teyona, but you don’t have big enough eyes to be a model.
# Allison is super creepy. She has a bizarre face that could work for modeling if she could make it look less freaky.
# Kortnie is cute but her body is way out of proportion.
# Celia is too old and doesn’t have the face. Her cheekbones are really good though. You know what? Maybe she’s growing on me.
# Angelea has really good cheek bones and big eyes. She’s not quite pretty enough, though.
# Black and Mexican is a hot mix. Fo is my favourite so far.
# Nijah is pretty but a little overweight. Maybe she’ll look better in a swimsuit.
# Good cheekbones on the epilepsy girl. Isabella has a pretty face and could be believable as a model.
# Blonde girl is rough and gruff. Damn Alex, you need to chill. Your face is not hot enough.
# Oh my God, what is Kathryn doing with the pens. She is really pretty though.
# Aminat has the height but not the face.
# Natalie was all right. Big model eyes and good jawline.
# Conspiracy girl got some issues. Monique has good poses, but that walk is terrible.
# Tahlia looks very pretty. Damn, she’s a burn victim. Good for her for having the self-confidence to come on this show.
# Jessica is way too covered up. She has the nice wide separated eyes for modeling.
# Oh my God, London looks tragic, and why is she praising Jesus in front of Mr. Jay. Girl, that style needs to go.
# I like Sandra’s bone structure.
# Ooh, miss Sandra is looking fierce. I can’t believe she’s crying already. Damn girl.
# Wow, Celia has a huge Tyra-crush.
# Tyra’s makeup is not hot tonight. She’s kind of over the top right now.
# I like Monique’s features but she’s kind of butch. Allison’s walk was hilarious. Jessica brought the fierce but not pretty enough.
# Sandra’s walk is very jigly. Angelique looks scary when she walks. Tahlia has a nice expression when walking. Alex is tragic.
# Teyona’s eyes are too small to be a model.
# Isabella is boring. Aminat and Tahlia are boring. Kathryn might have some potential, but she had bug eyes in her profile.
# I like the Roman theme. Celia has big bones, but I’m not sure she’s pretty enough. I LOVE Fo.
# Kortnie, this year’s plus-size girl isn’t quite plus size. I think they’re going to tell her that she’s not big enough.
# Sandra looks okay but nothing too special.
# London has a pretty face. Fo is intriguing as well.
# America’s Next Top Model is in Las Vegas this year.
# America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 is about to begin! I don’t know why I’m so addicted. Oh wait, yes I do. It’s all the hotness.