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The dreaded Tyra interview
The interviews go well for the most part and there are some true highlights—Tyra tries to pro-create on the floor with Jay Manuel. Hey sister, we’d all like to go there but we can’t stand it when our men are prettier than we are! Miss J got a little excited when Anslee announced where she was from (Dacula, GA), and most girls came out…you guessed it—screaming. Ultimately, 12 girls are let go after the interviews, including gorgeous Pakistanian Nida, who we thought was really funny, and tatted and pierced-up Danielle (we think her serious slumping issues are what got her eliminated, not the body art).

What supermodel are you?
Then, it’s imitate or eliminate when the remaining 20 finalists must make themselves up and pose like a famous supermodel and Jay must know which one they are imitating. First, the girls must know their supermodels and what they do—not so easy, apparently. Alasia couldn’t name one campaign that Naomi Campbell did and Tatianna opted to be Megan Fox, to which Jay replied, “This is America’s Next Top Model, not America’s Next Pretty, Hot Chick.” Talk about a bomb. But when the final contestants are announced, there are some surprises. A few of the girls who didn’t do so well in the photo shoot still got in but perhaps the biggest shocker of them all is that the J’s and Tyra could only agree on 12 girls so there will be a dozen, rather than 14 contestants this Cycle.

Oh, good…it’s Perez Hilton
Once in NYC the official 12 contestants are left to roam the streets where the encounter gossip hound and white-pen-happy Perez Hilton who is always up for a cameo if it gets his mug on camera for a few minutes. They introduce Ren, the edgy, surprise, 13th contestant who was handpicked by Tyra to round out the Cycle. And then they are whisked off for the hateful makeovers! This time the dirty deed is done at Sally Hershberger’s salon.

Makeovers are the pits!
Ren may look good up top but she doesn’t regularly shave her armpits. Apparently, it’s her own way of protesting—it’s a woman’s rights thing. That's dealt with immediately. Then they lighten up Gabrielle. Simone gets the side of her head shaved and she looks rockin’. Brenda is the first to cry when they cut her hair off. They bleach Naduah’s eyebrows. No, not again! But she loves it (she grew up in a cult--which could help explain). Angelea gets a Tyra-like-weave. Raina and Jessica go super dark. Anslee also cries at first but is open to the new short and super-fashionable look. All-in-all it’s not too painful...for us at home.

The new digs
The loft this Cycle is ultra cool, complete with a gigantic runway and a tub you can do laps in. Anslee and Angelea immediately argue over their space in the enormous walk-in closet. Angelea brings some angry vibes to the house and Ren thinks all the drama is unnecessary. But we think—hey, ratings! The real monster of the house turns out to be Alasia who has clearly forgotten that the Lord has changed her for the better.

Great quotes—hilarity ensues
“If you’re boring…don’t show up.” Jay Manuel
“I’m classy ghetto. I’m me.” Angelea
“It’s not a stare. It’s a 'bitch, please' look.” Angelea

Bring on the catwalk…or catfight
This seems to be the most volatile group of contestants we’ve seen in awhile. What do you think of the drama in the house? Were you surprised at any of the finalists who didn’t end up getting on the show? Do you think Tyra made good choices in the final 13? Tell us in the comments.