America's Next Top Model, Cycle 12 - Episode 4
New York’s Finest - Learning Runway from Miss J, Bianca, and Chantal
Apr 4, 2009
After last week’s elimination on America’s Next Top Model, some of the models are feeling confident while others feel they may be the next to go. Many of the girls suffered from a lack of intensity in their third photo shoot. Tahlia feels like the competition is getting to her and she is losing confidence rapidly.
Miss J’s Charm School and Runway Training
A Tyra Mail arrives at the house, telling the girls to mind J. Natalie feels that she has an edge over the girls because she has previous experience and was with a modeling agency. The girls arrive at an old New York mansion where they find themselves in Miss J’s Charm School. The girls change into sweaters, khakis, and pearls. J. Alexander teaches the models about grace and poise. Bianca and Chantal from ANTM Cycle 9 arrive to demonstrate what a real walk should look like, as well as how to pass each other.
The next day, the models are going to walk in a runway show for hot designer Jill Stewart. The catch is that the girls will all be carrying shopping bags from designer stores, but will still have to pass each other gracefully. The runway is also filled with obstacles and turns. Seventeen Magazine editor-in-chief Ann Shoket arrives to help judge the runway competition. Natalie is declared the winner and is given pieces from Jill Stewart’s collection.
New York Stereotype Photo Shoot with Mike Rosenthal
Another Tyra Mail arrives at the New York City ANTM apartment, telling the girls not to get thrown under the bus. Creative director Jay Manuel meets the girls and tells them they will be portraying women in different neighborhoods of Manhattan. They are divided into groups of two or three and must get into character. Photographer Mike Rosenthal will be shooting for the day.
The first story to be shot is the Wall Street broker, featuring Fo and Aminant. They set the bar high for the rest of the girls, and entertain Jay at the same time. Other stories include artist and muse, nannies, tourists, and snotty Fifth Avenue socialites. Some of the models immediately jump into character while others have trouble being real. Despite her fascinating looks, Alison had trouble portraying a socialite.
Judge’s Panel and Elimination
Jill Stewart was the guest judge for this week’s panel, along with Tyra Banks, Nigel Barker, J. Alexander, and Paulina Porizkova. The girls are called forward as groups to take a look at their photo. The winning girl will have her photograph displayed in the ANTM apartment, with her partners cut out.
During deliberation, the judges find themselves bored with many of the models. Sandra is chosen as the winner for her portrayal of a nanny, while Alison and Nijah are in the bottom two. Though the judges believe that Alison has a great look, but it hasn’t translated to images. Meanwhile, Nijah had a wonderful first week but has gotten progressively weaker. Nijah is eliminated from the competition because of the difficult competitors.
Stay tuned to see what happens in next week’s episode of ANTM. America’s Next Top Model airs on the CW, Wednesday nights at 8 PM. Visit the America’s Next Top Model Page to find episode summaries, cast profiles, and gossip about the show.
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