Blog started: May 14th, 2011
America’s Next Top Model
Cycle Seventeen: Tenth Photo Shoot
Lisa
Photographer: Dusan Reljin
America’s Next Top Model
Cycle Seventeen: Tenth Photo Shoot
Angelea
Photographer: Dusan Reljin
America’s Next Top Model
Cycle Seventeen: Tenth Photo Shoot
Allison
Photographer: Dusan Reljin
First airing December 7, 2011
The final three girls shoot their CoverGirl Intense Shadow Blast commercial and print ad. Lisa struggles to showcase her vivacious personality, and the strong light once again causes problems for Allison’s watery eyes, although both manage to pull off commendable efforts in the end while Angelea does well in both.
The girls then are photographed for Vouge Italia. All three do a good job, and then it’s time for the final runway show.
For the final runway show, the final three will wear personally-customized gowns by Michael Cinco, and are joined by previously eliminated girls Shannon, Dominique and Laura. The elaborate theatrics of the show requires the girls to swim underwater, do a quick-change, fly in the air and walk to their music video song from episode 8. Angelea cries shortly before the show starts due to the pressure. All three finalists face minor runway faux pas - Lisa accidentally swims to the side of the pool (instead of the ramp at the centre), Angelea has problems remaining underwater and Allison loses control of her dress due to the gushing wind.
At panel, it is revealed that Angelea was disqualified by production for unspecified reasons, and that the judging was now back in Los Angeles. For the CoverGirl print ad, Allison’s photo was criticized for failing to “smize” and looking vacant, while Lisa’s was applauded for being alluring and flirtatious. Both were criticized for their CoverGirl commercial – Allison was too introverted while Lisa failed to showcase her personality. For the final runway, Allison’s graceful swimming was lauded, as was Lisa’s command of her dress, but Allison was disparaged for her weak runway walk and Lisa for her swimming fiasco.
In the final deliberations, the judges agreed that both Allison and Lisa had personified their brands (“unique” and “daring” respectively) well. The merits and drawbacks of both finalists were discussed- Allison was loved by photographers and designers alike as both a model and a muse but however, her introverted personality would deem her inappropriate for the role of an Extra correspondent.
Lisa’s sassy and outgoing personality, as well as her progress of refinement throughout the course of the competition was appreciated, as was her superior runway walk and confidence. It was noted that whilst Lisa’s may not only have been the best model, she was an all-rounder, being a good singer, performer, entertainer, actress, celebrity and would easily command attention on the red carpet – a vital attribute for an Extra correspondent. However, her personality could easily come off as too tough and conceited.
In the end, the second half of Modelland was shown, which revealed Lisa as the winner of America’s Next Top Model: All Stars.
America’s Next Top Model
Cycle Seventeen: Second Video
Allison, Lisa, Angelea and Laura
Director: Tyra Banks
First airing November 30, 2011
The final four girls are given a blog-writing challenge for Vogue.it. They have 3 hours to select an outfit, drive to a location and take a photo of themselves there, and head back to their mansion to write about Crete lifestyle and fashion.
This week, instead of a regular photo shoot, the girls were required to film 2 days worth of motion editorial for Tyra’s New York Times best-selling young adult novel Modelland. Lisa and Angelea excelled while Allison’s watery eyes gave her problems again, and Laura struggled to contain her overt sex appeal.
After the blog, Allison and Laura’s short postings aren’t well received, while Lisa failed to talk about fashion, therefore handing Angelea her first win of the cycle. She won a 7-night return trip to Crete and a gold tiara.
After the Modelland motion editorial, supermodel Tyson Beckford joined them on the second day.
At panel, in what Tyra called “one of the longest deliberations ever” (the deliberation over who would go home lasted a little over 1.5 hours), Lisa and Angelea’s strong performances saved them and in turn, landed Allison and Laura in the bottom two. The judges were torn over Laura, who had a bubbly and contagious personality but struggled to take high-fashion photos, and Allison, who was introverted but had a unique quirkiness in photos. In the end, Allison was saved and Laura was eliminated.
America’s Next Top Model
Cycle Seventeen: Ninth Photo Shoot
Lisa (Hurdles)
Photographer: Nigel Barker
America’s Next Top Model
Cycle Seventeen: Ninth Photo Shoot
Angelea (Shot Put)
Photographer: Nigel Barker
America’s Next Top Model
Cycle Seventeen: Ninth Photo Shoot
Allison (Discus Throw)
Photographer: Nigel Barker
America’s Next Top Model
Cycle Seventeen: Ninth Photo Shoot
Laura (Archery)
Photographer: Nigel Barker
