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A FREAK Ranks the Top Model Contestants by Cycle (Cycles 1-3 up!)

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Level 5		#121	[-]
Posts: 2778 (08/30/08 2:07 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I'm surprised how much I agree with your Cycle 2 rankings after Cycle 1's. Well, just that Elyse was ranked so low, but I guess not everyone can love her. But I totally agree with the low rankings for gross, slutty Shandi and boring Yoanna. And I loves me some crazy crack-eyes Xiomara and Camille. Camille was easily my favourite contestant of the season, and the attempts to make her a villain were always really unconvincing. Also, I think Catie's more a love-to-hate character for me, but I would rank her high just for that clip of her before the laundry shoot where she's crying with the big fake eyelashes hanging off one eye and kicking her legs in mid-air. That was so awesome.
LKMOSCAR		#122	[-]
Posts: 4100 (08/31/08 5:11 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	The Cycle 2 girls were some of the most likeable, imo. I <3 Catie, Jenascia, Mercedes, Xiomara, Camille, and Sara. I like Yoanna, Shandi, April. I don't know about Bethany, Anna, and Heather.
YemaGrl1988		#123	[-]
Posts: 1665 (08/31/08 6:33 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	OMG XIOMARA <333333 Such an exotic name.
astroline		#124	[-]
Posts: 1327 (08/31/08 8:04 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Jenascia was ROBBED! =( At least Camille was #1, that almost makes up for it.
AMBERFREAK		#125	[-]
Posts: 1803 (09/01/08 11:27 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Thanks everyone who's commented so far! <3 Okay, here we go: AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, CYCLE 3 14. Jennipher Frost (10^th Place) If this ranking thread were to take every contestant into consideration, rather than simply those of the same cycle, Jennipher would probably be the contestant I ranked dead last. Not only was Jennipher as dumb as a box of rocks, but her pathetic attempts at being cute, whether they be talking with a childlike voice and using fake words, or showing the judges her rump during a runway challenge, reeked of someone desperate for attention. Fish-face was at her worst, however, during her infamous fight with Ann and Eva. First of all, it wasn't even Jennipher's fight to begin with, and secondly, Jennipher wasn't even adequately able to defend herself. After accusing Eva of saying "in your skinny bitches' face" (which Eva corrected as really being "tall") and embarrassing herself, Jennipher decided to shove Ann, who at this point hadn't even been arguing with her, out of the way, daring Ann to come up and slug her. In the end, Jennipher just looked like a punk and soon after was eliminated. 13. Amanda Swafford (3^rd Place) Amanda is another contestant that I absolutely cannot stand. One reason why I don't like her is her fight with Eva and Ann. Not only did the dumb bitch falsely accuse Eva of stealing her crystals, items which she had in fact hidden for safe keeping, but she proceeded to pretend like her actions toward Eva, including her bump into Eva's shoulder and her name-calling, were justifiable behavior. Another thing I didn't like was the way she handled Cassie's confession of being bulimic. To me, the whole exposure of Cassie's bulimia by Amanda seemed more like an attempt to disqualify Cassie rather than an attempt to truly help her. Why didn't Amanda go to the producers or cameramen first, rather than the other contestants, if she truly were concerned? Who knows for sure, though? Too overconfident and arrogant in her own abilities, Amanda was constantly under the assumption that she was better than everyone else, and that the fact that she was blind and had a child, made her someone who should get put on a pedestal. After thirteen weeks on my TV screen, Amanda was finally eliminated. And not a moment too soon! 12. Cassie Grisham (8^th Place) Cassie was one of those characters who just seemed to be all-around unpleasant. Maybe it was just because she was always hungry (although, there have been rumors that her eating disorder was only a ploy to get her more screentime), but almost every single confessional from Cassie seemed to be a complaint about something or other. She didn't like New York and she wanted to return home to her boyfriend. She didn't like the fact that she was so big. Blah, blah, blah… Any sort of critique she received, she took as a slight toward her and she proceeded to explain that she didn't care what the judges said. Even over the littlest things, Cassie seemed to be able to be extremely aggravated about, including the time Ann jokingly wrote with a knife on Cassie's brownies, to which Cassie exclaimed had been mutilated! The reason Cassie rates higher than the other two is mostly due to the fact that I am giving her the benefit of the doubt and believing her that she really had an eating disorder. I'm sure if I had one, I would be extremely irritable too. Plus, at least Cassie was willing to admit to her disenchantment with modeling rather than just go along for the ride and then confess to it later. 11. Kristi Grommet (11^th Place) One look at Kristi in her American flag dress at castings and I could already tell I hated her. Being patriotic is fine, but wearing an entire dress made up of the American flag, to both your prom and America's Next Top Model casting, is excessive and annoying. We get it, you love America! The show continued for a couple weeks, with Kristi taking mediocre photos, which were of course overly praised by the judges. Although mostly acting as wallpaper for the other girls' drama, Kristi did have one shining moment in which she questioned why no one would explain Ms. Jay to the models during a runway session. What is there to explain? He's a drag queen! For the most part, however, Kristi didn't do much to impress me, nor did she do anything to make me dislike her even more. Her elimination was predictable, as not even a whole group of makeup artists and photoshoppers could conceal that massive barracuda jaw of hers. In the end, Kristi was a forgettable early boot whose claim to fame lay solely in a terrible costume choice. 10. Julie Titus (12^th Place) As a wannabe model of Indian heritage, Julie was one of the first girls to go on and on about "wanting to represent women of color." At first, it seemed Julie had everything she needed to make it far: a nice background story, judges who were willing to overhype her pictures, and a completely non-dramatic makeover (after all, Tyra only gives dramatic dos to losers, not potential winners). Unfortunately, Julie made a cardinal mistake: suggesting she had any ambitions greater than becoming America's Next Top Model. Now, given that ANTM was already in its third season, Julie should have known better and so it came as no surprise that she was eliminated within the same episode her comments were made. For reasons I can't explain, I didn't really like Julie. Although she had two characters edited to be virtually invisible leave before her, Julie still managed to be as boring and forgettable as them. If it weren't for her sheer stupidity in telling the judges her plans to use her modeling career as a platform for bigger and better things, she might have been able to place above the next two entries. But, what's done is done, and Julie gets tenth place on this list. 9. Magdalena Rivas (14^th Place) Poor Magdalena. Not only were you the first one eliminated, you weren't even given the dignity of being eliminated in front of a proper judging panel! Although I feel bad for the girl, it wasn't at all a surprise when she was eliminated, given that it was a gift she had even made the Top 14 in the first place. I'm sure she didn't expect to be eliminated so early, but she could have at least given us something to remember her by. Instead, Magdalena remains inoffensive enough to not be placed in the bottom, but too boring to make it any further on this list. 8. Leah Darrow (13^th Place) Another completely boring contestant eliminated early, Leah Darrow brought little to the show, except for her freaky mad-eyes, which were good for a laugh or two. Really, she should be tied with Magdalena, but since Leah managed to outlast Magdalena by one round, I think it's only appropriate that she does so on this list too, don't you? 7. Nicole Borud (6^th Place) Nicole is one of those contestants that comes around every once in a while that is given much more credit than she deserves. Despite being one of the most invisible contestants the show has ever seen and only serving up a slightly better than average portfolio, Nicole has been considered by some to be one of the best models the show has had. To these people, Nicole's invisibility was not a result of her just being an extremely boring person, unworthy of any airtime, but Tyra's jealousy and need to justify Nicole's elimination. Yeah, right. Okay. The reason why I am not a fan of Nicole actually has more to do with some of her post-show actions than anything she did on the show. After the show, Nicole started to post over at TWOP, where she spent some time answering questions about the show in an attempt to prove she actually had a personality. Many of these posts, however, just seemed to ooze bitterness, as if she really believed she had been robbed by Tyra & Co. of a much higher position in the game. In some of the posts, she went as far as to suggest that the show was rigged in favor of certain contestants (read: Eva). Now, I'm not saying that I don't think the show is rigged. In fact, I think it is one of the most rigged reality TV shows ever. Nicole's posts, however, just reeked of poor sportsmanship and for that reason, Nicole cannot make it higher than seventh on this list (who likes sore losers?). 6. Tocarra Jones (7^th Place) Now, before I go much further, I must admit that I think Tocarra is the best plus-sized contestant the show has ever had. Constantly entertaining, Tocarra had a personality that could energize a room and make others look past the fact that she wasn't a size zero. With that being said, Tocarra sucked. Like most fatties on ANTM, Tocarra's pictures ranged from mediocre to bad, but I guess there will always be some obvious inflation for the big girl. Sure, Tocarra was nice, but her constant assertion that she loved her body, despite crying over not being able to fit in any clothes, became annoying, as you could tell it was all just an act. She constantly criticized designers for not having big enough clothes for someone like her, claiming she represented a real woman's body type. First of all, even if the average American woman were as big as her, Tocarra's body clearly wasn't representing one that was any healthier than those of emaciated models. I thought the point of models was to present something to aspire to, not make fat women feel better about their own unhealthiness. Also, wouldn't it have been much easier for Tocarra to lose weight than to carry on about clothes not fitting her in an industry obsessed with thinness? Well, apparently not, seeing as how Tocarra has been on Celebrity Fit Club twice already! Still, Tocarra was pleasant enough to outlast all the bitches who have appeared on this list so far, which means Tocarra will round out the Top 6 on this list! 5. Yaya Da Costa (2^nd Place) The girl who continued the role of the black bitch into ANTM's third cycle, Yaya was the snobby, Ivy League-educated model, whose constant need to assert her Africanness and her overall sense of entitlement made her disliked among both her fellow contestants and viewers. The first time I saw Cycle 3, I was one of those viewers who couldn't stand Yaya, but upon rewatching, I was able to appreciate how good of a character and a model she really was. What I noticed when I rewatched Cycle 3 is that, although Yaya was very arrogant, she also had her moments where she could be extremely personable and nice. While Yaya's know-it-all attitude did get very annoying, it was still nice to see someone who wasn't going to let herself get walked all over by the judges. Her scolding of the bitch who said she expected her to pick the kente cloth hat is still hilariously funny and remains one of the best callouts of the entire ANTM series. Although her skin was atrocious, Yaya proved that she could still take great photos that were among the best of the entire group. Her photos were not enough, however, as she became runner-up to one of the most likable and relatable winners the show has ever seen! Although she was very entertaining, Yaya's personality failed to stand out as much as the remaining people on this list. Still, Yaya was a very fun character, clearly deserving of a high position on this list. 4. Norelle Van Herk (5^th Place) When I first saw Norelle, I thought to myself, "Oh God. Here we go again. Another disaster contestant." Tall and gangly, with a grill full of braces, Norelle seemed like just the sort of contestant that was meant as a joke. Also, when Norelle announced that she had only recently been reunited with her mom, I thought she was going to be one of those contestants who constantly needed to remind everyone of her struggles. Already after one episode, however, my assumptions of Norelle were proven wrong. Not only was Norelle able to produce a decent photo, but her fun, perky, and vivacious personality made her one of the most likable characters of the entire cast. Always smiling no matter the situation, Norelle was the rare sweetheart in a season of bitches and whiners, of catfights and hysterics. Unlike with other contestants, Norelle's innocence and cluelessness while in Tokyo actually became points of endearment, as her flops and faux pas were always committed with a bit of humility and charm; naturally, it was disappointing to see her leave. Like with Mercedes, the reason Norelle doesn't rate higher is simply a matter of me liking the three remaining contestants better. 3. Ann Markley (4^th Place) Like Catie, Ann is an unpopular character that I have always (not so) secretly loved. Not afraid to admit to her own competitiveness, Ann was a character you just knew was going to be a lot fun. Ann's constant meltdowns and conflicts with other girls in the house made Ann a great character to watch, as the only thing you could expect from her was that she would probably be in the middle of some sort of drama. Along with Eva, Ann was probably involved in the most feuds and fights in the entire house, as she managed to get under almost every girl's skin at one point or another. Her love-turned-hateful-obsession with Eva, which started off with her crying over not being able to share a room with Eva and culminated in her refusal to hug Eva as she was leaving, remains one of the most sudden (and entertaining) reversals the show has ever seen. Now, Ann's entertainment value isn't the only reason why I like her so much. In fact, I found Ann to be quite charming. Always in Ann's confessionals, there seemed to be an authenticity to what she was saying, as if she weren't speaking to the camera to get attention, but trying to adequately explain how she really felt. Her determination to always do well, which was often met with little success, only served to make me like her more, as her frustration and genuine disappointment at not doing well showed she actually took this show seriously. <3 Unlike others (apparently, people who took the show as seriously as Ann did), I didn't care that she made it so far in the competition, if only for the simple facts that she was modelesque and entertaining! By the end of her run, Ann had won a place in my heart, thereby becoming my third favorite contestant of Cycle 3. 2. Eva Pigford (1^st Place) Arguably the most relatable winner the show has ever had, Eva was assertive, yet charismatic, arrogant, yet personable. Although she was constantly at the center of drama, Eva had a way of turning any situation into something humorous. Her confessionals, whether they be detailing some argument she had just participated in or describing some ordinary event, were chock-full of charm and sassiness, with a healthy serving of humility. Eva's ability to make fun of herself and recognize her own flaws, while at the same time remaining extremely confident, made her someone that was truly likable. Despite being the shortest girl in the competition, Eva was able to get past her handicap by having some of the best photos every week. In fact, as I've said before, her CoverGirl picture remains the best in ANTM's entire run! In the end, she beat out Yaya for the ultimate prize, becoming the second winner I actually liked! Unlike Adrianne, however, Eva was not my absolute favorite, so she ends up in second on this list. 1. Kelle Jacob (9^th Place) For someone eliminated so early, Kelle manages to be a very memorable character, if not for her infamous Lee Jeans photo (considered by some to be the worst photo in Top Model history) or general incompetence in taking a good photo, for the excessive self-scrutiny of her own body, which lead to many tearful breakdowns. Although she was criticized week after week by the judges for her consistently poor photos, Kelle still put in all her effort to become a good model, which was unfortunately not enough to keep her in the competition for long. Kelle was not only criticized for her photos, however, as it became clear some of the girls resented her for acting "too whitewashed." Still, Kelle remained nice and didn't resort to cattiness and bitchiness as a way of dealing with her frustration. Her confession that she might not be as cute as she once thought shows a self-awareness that many contestants, both before and after her, lack. A nice girl whose dream of becoming a model was shattered on national television for everyone to see, Kelle takes the number one spot for my favorite Cycle 3 contestant. Sure, it's no America's Next Top Model title, but in these days, who wants that!
astroline		#126	[-]
Posts: 1329 (09/01/08 12:44 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Cassie's one of my favorite ANTM contestants ever. And even with the eating disorder & the fight with Ann, she's actually still pretty forgettable to most people. It was weird because I personally have nothing in common with her, but for some reason I felt for her (a lot) and somehow identified for her. And I always thought she was beyond pretty, and most of her pictures were great (if not sad looking). I also really liked Julie and Leah. I'm surprised you thought Toccara's photos "ranged from mediocre to bad", especially when the 2 you posted of her are considered in the top tier for this whole cycle. Never would have put Ann at #3, but that's just me. Never really liked her and her snooty jock is-she-a-lesbian(?) attitude. Her photos sucked, her personality was nothing special (except for a few select incidents). Wouldn't have put Eva at #2 either, but I think Eva is definitely one of the most charismatic, engaging contestants this show has ever had - for better or worse.
Level 5		#127	[-]
Posts: 2809 (09/02/08 3:11 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	<3 Kelle and her snout <3 Although I also loved Amanda and her beautiful, faulty eyes.
LKMOSCAR		#128	[-]
Posts: 4130 (09/02/08 3:41 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I disagree with your list, but I enjoyed reading what you wrote. Amanda, Yaya, Norelle, Nicole, Tocarra <3.

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