America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 9: ‘The Girls Go on Go-See Adventures’
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, The CW, America’s Next Top Model,
Lisa’s elimination last week did not come without controversy. Chantal found it shocking that Heather – who also bombed the commercial – was allowed to have her script fed line by line. No other model in that home would have been given the same chance, nor would they have been allowed to remain after failing. Meanwhile, Jenah found it frustrating that America’s Next Top Model had turned into a ‘personality’ competition. (Pleez – if this was all about personality, Bianca would have been kicked off a long time ago.) She didn’t feel she needed to be as bubbly as Saleisha to be considered personable.
The episode got off to an exciting start when the ladies were sent on their oh-so-important ‘go-sees’. This challenge is a good indicator of how successful the girls might be in the real world; it’s also a great measure of the competitors’ true personalities. How well do they handle stress? Are they good at taking instruction? Are they quick on their feet? If they’re lost, do they know how to get help? Can they manage their time properly? Do they prioritize well? Do they know how to put their best foot forward?
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Judge Twiggy Leaving ‘America’s Next Top Model’
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, The CW, America’s Next Top Model,
Is there something about Tyra Banks that female judges can’t stand?
When America’s Next Top Model first debuted in 2003, Baby Phat’s Kimora Lee Simmons graced the judge’s panel along Tyra. Since that time, the producers have met the estrogen quota by introducing ‘The World’s First Supermodel’ Janice Dickinson and Twiggy Lawson.
But now after 5 years with the ‘Living Legend’, we’ve learned of another new face for Season 10: Paulina Porizkova. The woman who was featured in many Sports Illustrated issues (and was quickly dismissed on last season’s Dancing With The Stars) will soon be warming Twiggy’s seat at the far end of the table. According to the producers, the replacement was made due to ‘scheduling conflicts’ in Ms. Lawson’s schedule. (Of course, we know that excuse could be used as loosely as ‘irreconcilable differences’.)
I can only imagine that this new development might provide a ratings boost for the now long-running show. I think most people in the 18-49 demographic can remember admiring Paulina’s photo at one point and time; I don’t think that’s something that could be said of Twiggy.
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This Week on TV (11/26-12/2)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, Bravo, CBS, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Dancing With The Stars, Desperate Housewives, My Name Is Earl, Survivor,
MONDAY (11/26)
- Dancing With the Stars (ABC, 8pm): The final three competitors dance tonight. ABC’s domination of Monday nights officially ends today.
- How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8pm): ‘Barney loses his mojo just as he gets an invite to a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show party.’ I’m willing to overlook another Heidi Klum sighting just to see Neil Patrick Harris squirm.
- Samantha Who? (ABC, 9pm): NOTE NEW START TIME.
- Notes from the Underbelly (ABC, 9:30): Season premiere. So how exactly does this show work? Does someone always have to be pregnant?
- October Road (ABC, 10pm): After it’s Thanksgiving debut, the show now slides into its regular time slot (where I predict it will soon slide right out of).
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America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 9: ‘The Girls Go to Shanghai’
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, The CW, America’s Next Top Model,
Although the girls were preparing for an exciting trip to China, Lisa was having a hard time shaking off her experience at the last judge’s panel. Seeing herself in the Bottom Two really took a toll on her; she was strong for so long, and now she was slowly dropping. Meanwhile, Heather was also feeling a bit nervous about her situation. Her disastrous speech during the last runway challenge sent her spiraling and close to elimination.
After their 14 hour trip to Shanghai, the ladies were greeted by Miss Jay and Jay Manuel at one of the city’s picturesque locales. From there, the girls were transported to their new home – a penthouse suite on the 63rd floor of a hotel. Strangely enough, the room was only equipped with five beds for the six girls. When Saleisha (’I don’t think I’m being spoiled’) refused to share her double-bed, a slighted Heather understandably stormed off. This action, of course, prompted Bianca to once again pick on/laugh at the emotional roommate. Not liking to see Heather ganged up on, Chantal finally encouraged two of the models to share the large bed.
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Wednesday Ratings: ‘Bionic Woman’ Hits New Low
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Ratings,
CBS pulled off a major coup last night and stole a demo victory from Private Practice. The Eye network also had the largest audience overall.
8pm
- Pushing Daisies (3.1/9 in 18-49 demo) delighted 8.9 million fans.
- Kid Nation (2.4/7) came in second with 7.5 million.
- Back to You (7.3 million, 2.5/7) and ‘Til Death (7.4 million, 2.7/7) were both up about 900,000.
- Phenomenon (6.2 million, 2.0/6) was even with last week.
- America’s Next Top Model (5.3 million, 2.6/7) was up nearly 300,000.
9pm
- Criminal Minds (15.7 million, 4.3/11 in 18-49) had the night’s largest demos and audience.
- Private Practice (11.4 million, 4.2/10) was up about 220,000.
- Kitchen Nightmares (3.2/8) soared to 7 million viewers.
- Bionic Woman (6.3 million, 2.5/6) had its worst demo performance to date.
- Gossip Girl (2.9 million, 1.4/4) bumped up over 400,000 from last week.
10pm
- CSI: NY (13 million, 3.8/10 in 18-49 demo) easily took the hour in both categories.
- Dirty Sexy Money (8.1 million, 2.9/8) dropped about 180,000 viewers.
- Life (6.9 million, 2.5/7) raked in another 530,000.
America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 9: ‘The Girl Who Starts To Lose Her Cool’
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, The CW, America’s Next Top Model,
Although Lisa was ecstatic about having last week’s best photo, the (internal) pressure to keep up the good work really bothered her. Meanwhile, Heather was feeling particularly bummed about Sarah’s recent departure; the weeks of eliminations were really starting to get to her. Of course, Bianca saw each goodbye as another reason to celebrate. She was far more realistic about the competition than sensitive Heather.
Later the girls met Benny Ninja (posing instructor) and the Director of Elite Model Management (North America) at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. At the school, the ladies were paired with FIDM students who would work with them on their next challenge. The girls were to act as muses for outfits created specifically for them. Although each garment was built off the same basic dress, the individual interpretations had no limits. It was simply up to each model to make sure her outfit reflected her unique personality. Unfortunately, some of the girls were less vocal than others when it came to expressing their opinions. Lisa simply told her designer that she loved to draw and show her legs; Heather told some weird story about feeling like a fire nymph amongst all her water nymph friends; and Bianca only managed to look confused by the proposed ‘Cleopatra on the Mediterranean Sea’ look.
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Reality Show Predictions
Posted by David L. Williams Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FOX, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Dancing With The Stars, Survivor, The Bachelor, Editorial,
Every week I watch ESPN and listen to all of the football predictions, but I only really watch a couple of the (sometimes up to) sixteen games. Sometimes I only watch one (go Steelers!). What I do watch though is a whole bunch of reality competition shows, and I never ever see programs predict winners on those. Maybe that’s because most of these shows have been pre-taped and their outcomes have already determined. But I’m going to ignore all that. So, even though I don’t have a television show (yet) (or ever, really), I’ll use this forum to make my predictions on all of the reality shows I watch (and a few I don’t). Here they are in glorious alphabetical order:
THE AMAZING RACE:
Two episodes in, it’s still hard to tell. You never know who’s going to get a delayed flight or rack up some bad taxi karma, but let me do my best here. Azaria & Hendekea appear to be doing well, so I’ll put them in the final three. Lorena & Jason did well in the second leg, and, most importantly, they have yet to annoy me, so they get to be there too. For the final spot…I say Kynt & Vyxsin. Yes, I know that before the show I hated them, and I still can’t stand the concept of Goth on principle alone, but they seem to be good competitors and more likeable than I would have guessed.
And the winner is…Azaria & Hendekea. They’re smart, in shape, and being brother and sister they can fight with each other without having everything come to a grinding halt. Congratulations, you two, in advance. Or retrospect. Or whatever.
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This Week on TV (11/12-11/18)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Bravo, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, House, Prison Break, The Bachelor, The Office,
MONDAY (11/12)
- Prison Break (FOX, 8pm): ‘Lechero reveals a secret buried beneath Sona.’ He’s been linked to the Lost hatch this whole time. (NOTE: This will be the last new Prison episode until Jan. 14th.)
- Heroes (NBC, 9pm): ‘The calendar turns back four months.’ Does this mean the writers still have a chance to redo this whole season?
- Two and a Half Men (CBS, 9pm): ‘Charlie finds success as a children’s singing star.’ He becomes The Wiggles’ new green-shirted guy.
- The Bachelor: The Women Tell All (ABC, 10pm): This is their opportunity to make up for any embarrassing moments they didn’t have a chance to create.
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Wednesday Ratings: CMAs Bring Viewers to ABC
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Ratings,
The CMAs - and a reunion of The Eagles - drew large numbers to ABC. The network scored a victory in both the viewers and the demos.
8pm
- Nearly 16 million fans saw Carrie Underwood’s successful night at the CMAs (5.4/14 in 18-49 demo).
- Kid Nation (8.1 million, 2.1/6) was actually up over 1 million from last week.
- Back to You (6.4 million, 2.2/6) and ‘Til Death (6.5 million, 2.4/6) were practically even with each other.
- Phenomenon (6.1 million, 2.2/6) was slightly down from Halloween.
- America’s Next Top Model (2.5/7) rounded off the hour with 5.1 million.
9pm
- Criminal Minds (14.5 million, 3.8/9 in 18-49 demo) remained steady from last Wednesday.
- Kitchen Nightmares (2.9/7) and Bionic Woman (2.7/7) both cooked up 6.4 million viewers.
- Gossip Girl (1.2/3) gave 2.5 million something to talk about.
10pm
- CSI: NY (12.9 million, 3.5/10 in 18-49) was down about 1/2 million from last week.
- Life (6.4 million, 2.6/7) was surprisingly up about 700,000 from one week ago.
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America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 9: ‘The Girls Who Crawl’
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Features,
Ebony’s surprise decision to go home really struck a chord with the other ladies. Ebony knew she didn’t belong in the competition anymore – but did the other girls deserve to remain? Ambreal’s second chance came as a mixed blessing; she now had to work twice as hard to prove she really belonged. And what about Sarah? She was brought into the mix as this season’s plus-sized competitor. Should an unexpected weight-loss bar her from getting any further? Would she need to establish her place on the sizing chart before becoming America’s Next Top Model?
This week, Bianca whipped out a new strategy to bring someone else down. Instead of nitpicking on Heather’s flaws, she criticized her good looks. (I believe this is called the ‘Oh Woe is Me’ Defense.) Bianca insisted that the other girls, like herself, had to work harder than Heather because they didn’t possess her natural beauty. They couldn’t just show up to a photo shoot and just ‘sit there’. Heather, of course, took offense to Bianca’s bitter remarks. She denied not doing ‘anything extraordinary’ for her photos. She considered herself to be an artist who was always thinking about her shoots.
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