Let’s wrap up the returners from the first cycles, as well as one of the girls from the middle ones. Bre Scullark, front and canter please!
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Up until Cycle 5, all of the finalists on the show had been girls who were strong models from the first episode. Sure, they all had their weaknesses and off-weeks, but it was never a shock to see them end up in the Top 3. Bre changed all of that. She started weak, delivering a lot of mediocre performances.
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I cannot even come up with sassy comments on those pictures, they are just so blah. I guess that is some sort of an accomplishment, right? Midway through her cycle, however, she started turning out stronger work.
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Those pictures are not to die for, but they are definitely a vast improvement. Where Bre excelled was her personality. She had a lot of charisma, and brought it to judging every week. Also, she was one hell of a walker. I actually hate that the show has deemphasized the runway part of modeling, because it is just as important as the print work. Hell, a lot of the ANTM alums get most of their post-show work doing runway, so you would think the show would focus on it more.
Anyways, Bre’s strong personality, great walk, and improved pictures all combined to give ANTM its first surprise finalist. Furthermore, if she had not lost her mind with the whole “granola incident,” she had a good shot of taking it all the way. The show loves its story arcs, and Bre’s was a lot better than Nicole’s or Nik’s. People respond better to the improved and likeable girl, than the whiny and boring ones. In the end, though, she let the competition get to her and faltered when it mattered the most.
Prediction: Bre is a stronger model now, and expect that to be noted early on in the cycle. She is also one of the girls this cycle that is getting consistent work, you have probably seen her Garnier television ad, which means she is active in the business. Furthermore, Tyra has said this cycle is about the girls turning themselves into a brand as models. In other words, personality and likeability will be a big factor. Most importantly, as I said, the show loves its story arcs. With her past meltdown on the show, Bre is set up very nicely with a redemption narrative. As long as she can keep her craziness in check and bring the fun, Bre could do well during Cycle 17. I do not see her taking it all, but will not be shocked if she makes it to the Top 3 this time around.
Top 6-3.
Next to the dance floor, Biance Golden.
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In a lot of ways, Bianca and Bre are similar. She started out very weak.
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Then, improved as the cycle progressed, and turned in some decent shots.
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Also, she has a fantastic walk, which has procured her a decent amount of work post-show (Project Runway shout out!).
The big difference, however, is Bianca was bitchy from the very first episode. She did not devolve into craziness, she started there. Who constantly attacks a girl with Asperger’s, especially when that girl is doing nothing to you or anyone else?! Although, I will say, “Go check you thighs at in the mirror” is one of the best insults ever uttered in ANTM history. I will allow that one to go, because it was at Saleisha, who robbed so many girls with her win. So many!
Prediction: Expect another redemption story arc with Bianca, but it will be nothing but a red herring. That level of stank does not disappear, and really cannot even be hidden or suppressed in front of the cameras. She will come in all smiles, but somebody will annoy her or mention her fight with Hairspray’s Nikki Blonsky, and old Bianca will come roaring back. Still, she clearly has a relationship with Tyra. Bianca appeared on Tyra’s talk show for interviews and Modelville, and covered Cycle 14 along with another Cycle 17 returner Lauren Kirtpatrick for the CW. Tyra will give her a chance to redeem herself, but I suspect Bianca will shoot herself in the foot.
Top 9-5.
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