Every season (sorry, cycle) on America's Next Top Model, the contestants undergo rather severe transformations. After all, it takes a lot to be a model.
Like putting up with the grating, self-serving Tyra Banks.
Here's a look at how two contender so far have changed looks. First, Whitney:
Then, Katarzyna:
The big news on reality TV last night, of course, was another semifinal round on American Idol and Christian Siriano winning Project Runway.
Still, a couple other shows did air. Here are their recaps:
Big Brother: The house guests are all on edge since none of them know what the mystery siren signifies or when it will go off. Sheila has decided to sleep in her sweat pants instead of the flannel bathrobe and crocheted shawl she usually wears. -- TVGasm.com
America's Next Top Model: Dominique confessionals that she is "fierce" and a "diva." The girls find tacky white quilted purses filled with Apple Bottom clothing, and Fatima calls Allison fat. Allison who is anorexic! Oh dear. -- Zap2It
While American Idol captured the attention of most households, here's a recap of three other reality TV shows from last night:
America's Next Top Model: Since America's Next Top Model is back in New York this season, the models all meet up in a Soho cafe, where Amis tells everyone she's changed her name because of the other Aimee on the show this season, and claims that the name Amis is in the Bible. -- San Francisco Chronicle
The Biggest Loser: Jay's "head's still kinda foggy," after the loss of his brother Mark. "There really is no justice when it comes to the scale," he cries. In fact, the whole Blue Team seems kinda foggy when trainer Bob pays them a visit. -- Reality TV Magazine
Big Brother: We know that Joshuah was really upset about the lesbian lie thing with Allison. While Sheila was a part of it, she seems to be exonerated and it's all about Allison as far as Joshuah is concerned. But during the recap moments we found out that the other reason Joshuah is ticked at her is due to the vote change last week. -- TV Squad
When she won cycle three of America's Next Top Model, she went by the name of Eva Pigford.
Now known as Eva Marcelle, what else has changed for this beauty?
"My life has changed tremendously since winning America's Next Top Model, I went from a college student to the cover of a makeup line," she said. "But when I have to do my own make-up, I just even out my complexion with Black Opal and put on mascara. That's about it."
Moreover, despite the pressures of the industry, Eva tries to remain true to herself and her body.
"I'm not a fitness nut!" she said. "I don't go to the gym. I just try to eat well and I keep active."
Adding that she loves Mexican good, the former America's Next Top Model's winner also said she enjoys low-key pleasures, especially those based in the great outdoors:
"I am a stay at home kind of girl. I enjoy cooking and entertaining for my family and friends. I've just taken up golf and I really enjoy playing."
But don't think Marcelle has abandoned her first love, which she still cites as fashion: "I love clothes and shoes. My fashion taste is really vintage. I love old clothes - things from the 30s that were flattering and sexy. Eventually I would like to establish my own clothing line."
What a night it was for reality TV! And we're not even counting the performance of Brooke White on last night's American Idol. Just check out the recaps for these heavyweights in the genre...
Project Runway: This was the first part of the Project Runway finale. Our final four designers decided to go dark, goth-glam this year. Keep in mind this is the winter Bryant Park show. -- TV Guide
Big Brother: We start this episode after the veto ceremony. In the diary room, Josh explains that Matt and Natalie and Alex and Amanda are both strong couples, and the powerful foursome needs to get broken up. Alex wants to stay, but he doesn't want to campaign against his friend. -- Reality News Online
America's Next Top Model: The girls made their way to New York and the pad they are living in is gorgeous. However, there's a catch. The sleeping arrangements are far from ideal. There's one room with two to three bunk beds and there's another room with a single ginormous bed where the girls who don't get a bunk are going to have to sleep -- TV Squad
With season - sorry, cycle - ten of America's Next Top Model underway, TV Guide has taken a look at the early favorites to take home the titles...
Fatima
For her: As if her resemblance to Iman wasn't enough to make her a serious threat, she has the kind of heartbreaking life story that Tyra eats up: As a child in Somalia, Fatima was circumcised, meaning that she will never be able to have intercourse. The word "yikes" comes to mind.
Against her: Fatima calls herself a perfectionist but gives the off-putting impression that she already thinks she's pretty darn perfect. Nobody likes that.
Allison
For her: As America's Next Top Model competitors go, she's pretty sharp. When her rivals were mindlessly screaming as "homecoming queen" Tyra joked that she'd slept with all of their boyfriends, the Sarah Silverman look-alike, without missing a beat, retorted that she'd shagged Tyra's man, too.
Against her: Did I mention that Allison looks an awful lot like Sarah Silverman? Don't get me wrong â" Sarah's cute, but Top Model material? Um, not so much.
Read the full preview now.
Paulina Porizkova, a new judge on America's Next Top Model, recently spoke with our friends at Buddy TV. Here are excerpts from the interview:
Did you feel any pressure stepping in for Twiggy? She's so popular with the fans of the show.
Really? See, I had no idea. If you had told me that before I probably would have had a lot more pressure. No, I didn't pay any attention. I watch the show because I think it's great fun, and I really liked it. But no, I didn't think anything of it actually.
If anything I thought, "God, she's such a lady, she's such a nice, nice woman." She's ridiculously nice. I thought, you know, sometimes I wanted her to speak up a little more.
I heard you're a person who voices her opinions and says how she feels. Do you do that in judges' panel on Top Model?
Well, why do you think they hired me? Yeah, I think they decided maybe Top Model had gotten too nice I guess, so they turned to the mega bitch -- me. I say that in jest. But, you know, painfully honest to the point of tactlessness I guess.
Read the full interview now.
Yes, we're somehow on the tenth season already of America's Next Top Model. The reality show premiered last night.
Take a look at a few contestants, along with matriarch Tyra Banks, below. Click on the thumbnails to view larger versions...
Last night, we were treated to the season premiere of America's Next Top Model. Here's a look at that show's summary, along with Project Runway and Big Brother:
America's Next Top Model: The girls arrived at Top Model Prep ready to impress. Upon taking their school ID photos in miniskirted uniforms, they moved on to their first and only class: Runway 101... -- Entertainment Weekly
Project Runway: This was the reunion show before the finale. Kit and Elisa ramble about how happy they are to inspire kids, but Sweet P's favorite part about being on Project Runway is being accosted by celebrities, even when Brad Pitt is around.. -- Cinema Blend
Big Brother: As viewers re-enter the house, it was a whirlwind on the way to what host Julie Chen previewed as the biggest fight in Big Brother history. The houseguests were frustrated with Amanda's gossip... -- Reality TV Magazine
Thanks to Kristin of E! Online, here's a quick glance at the next season of American's Next Top Model. In response to a question about how good the new cycle of the series looks, Kristin replied:
They've actually already wrapped production on the 10th season. Spies tell me the new season is über-juicy because, according to someone who works on the show, "Let's just say they're casting the girls more for their drama than their looks." Meow!
I've seen those huge billboards and I have to say, I'd love to see who they turned down (Gisele?! Heidi Klum?!). Still, it is more dramatic than ever. In the premiere (mild spoiler alert!), Tyra makes the ladies go to prep school, and in the first round alone there's a screaming match, an almost catfight and a whole slew of haters tryin' to take down a returning player.
Oh, and did I mention one of the wannabes is Muhammad Ali's niece? Also, look for new judge Paulina Porizkova to provide far more bite than meek Miss Twiggy did... As Tyra would say, she's fierce.
