ANTM Cycle 19 Shake-Up

[model101pose]

This morning the CW announced that ANTM Cycle 19(college edition) will return in the fall at a new night and time: Fridays at 8 P.M. ET/PT.

Not only will it be on at a new time there will also be a new judge. Model Rob Evans will be replacing Nigel Barker on the judging panel. (He's so hot )

Also, Jay Manuel will be replaced by Johnny Wujek, "stylist to the stars including Katy Perry"

Finally probably the biggest change to the show is that the public will have a say in who stays and who goes. Starting a week from today on Thursday May 24, fans will have two opportunities each week to vote online at www.cwtv.com and choose their favorite contestants based on photo shoots taken during production. Tyra and the judges will then use those scores to help determine who is eliminated going into the next cycle. Viewers will also have the opportunity to have their comments and video messages featured in the show when the cycle airs in the fall.

So what do you guys think of the changes? ;D

[chachachatham2]

I was just about to post this! I have plenty of opinions about this, but I'll keep it short and sweet.

Firstly, Rob...I love Rob Evans as a model, he is so handsome and he will be fantastic eye candy for the panel, which I approve of. However, other than that I see 0 reason for him to be there unless it were to be a male modeling cycle, but even then he has only been around for a couple of seasons. He does have plenty of modern/contemporary experience/knowledge to provide I'm sure, but I'd rather have a more experienced/relevant judge, and if they have to go the male model route why don't they choose someone bigger who has been around longer like David Gandy or Sean O? However, I will reserve complete judgment because Kim Kardashian ended up being one of the best guest judges ever and I never saw that coming.

As for Johnny Wujek...I really don't know much about him, so I can't really say much I guess. Is he fully taking over Jay's responsibilities, as in being the creative director, or is he also going to judge? Either way I hope he is better and more helpful than Jay, because from what we have been seeing in the past few cycles and especially from what the girls from this cycle have been saying, Jay has been doing more harm than good on set for the girls.

For the public voting...I could see that going really bad, really good, or alternating between both. The majority of the public who watch ANTM aren't going on to the forums or doing much research into the show, so they are probably buying into the show's gimmicks and messages much more easily than us, so I feel like editing will be much heavier to create pre-disposed biases towards certain girls. However, hopefully this will also give us the opportunity to get rid of some stupid dead weight earlier on like the Saleishas and Tahlias that might pop up.

So in conclusion, I could see the changes being a huge flop or pushing it a little further in the right direction, or perhaps not really changing much at all, but overall right now I could more easily see it going wrong.

[bdon17]

I'm scared for the whole voting thing. I've seen it on other reality TV shows and it has really ruined the shows meaning. They often introduce a sob story and the public just falls in love and feels so bad that they choose that person to win. I mean, look at The Voice. The show is supposed to be about the voice, not the person's looks or background. If the show was really about the voice, you would never see the person or hear their back story. I mean, season one, Javier Colon was a great singer, but in no way was the best singer there. Casey Weston blew him out of the water with he rendition of "I Will Always Love You," but Javier's whole "I've been poor for my whole life, my family is suffering," story basically gave him the win and no one on that team stood a chance. I have a feeling that they will create the real models to look like bitches and the average girls to have sob stories and make them relateable. The voting could also make it so the producers don't create different edits of the girls to make it fair as well.

[bdon17]

Earlier today, they released the top 30 girls on Facebook. Here they are (Name/picture, age, height, college/university, major):

Alyssa, 20 years old, 5'10, Florida State University, Graphic Design and Hospitality
Amber, 23 years old, 5'10, Texas Tech University Health and Sciences Center, Nursing
Andie, 20 years old, 5'10, Texas State University, Acting
Briana, 22 years old, 6'0, University of Texas Austin, Apparel Design
Brittany, 18 years old, 5'10, Chandler-Gilbert Community College/Disney College Program, Undeclared
Caroline, 26 years old, 5'11, College of William and Mary Law School, Law
Christin, 22 years old, 5'7, University of Illinois, Environmental Science
Darian, 22 years old, 5'9, Louisiana State University, Biological Sciences
Deedra, 23 years old, 5'11, Oregon State University, Fashion Merchandising
Delaney, 20 years old, 5'8, Texas Christian University, Early Childhood Education
Destiny, 18 years old, 5'8, The Aveda Institute of Columbus, Cosmetology
Ivory, 18 years old, 5'11, Cypress Community College, Psychology
Jamie, 24 years old, 5'10, Ohio State University, Strategic Communications
Jasmine, 22 years old, 5'8, Elan Makeup Studio/Academy, Makeup Artistry
Jessie, 23 years old, 5'9, University of Southern California, Graduate School, Architecture
Kaci, 19, 5'9, Kent University, Fashion Merchandising
Kiara, 22 years old, 5'9, University of California Irvine, Sociology in Education
Kristen, 19 years old, 5'7, Florida State College, Communications
Latrishe, 23 years old, 5'9, Delaware State University, Elementary Education
Laura, 21 years old, 6'0, Paul Smith's College, Hotel Resort Tourism Management
Lauren, 18 years old, 5'9, New York University, Journalism
Leila, 20 years old, 5'10, University of Rhode Island, Textiles Fashion Merchandising & Design
Maria, 22 years old, 5'7, Harvard Divinity School, Archaeology of Religion
Natasia, 19 years old, 5'8, East Stroudsburg University, English in Secondary Education
Sara, 20 years old, 5'8, University of Virginia, Astronomy/Astrophysics
Sasha, 20 years old, 5'9, Southern Methodist University, Psychology and Creative Writing
Savanna, 19 years old, 5'10, Michigan State University, Pre-Veterinary
Tori, 19 years old, 5'9, San Diego State University, Nursing
Victoria, 18 years old, 5'9, Liberty University, English
Yvonne, 20 years old, 5'8, University of Texas Austin, English and French

It would be great to have everyone rank the girls from favorite to least favorite or at least choose a top 14.

[bdon17]

My Order (Best To Worst):
1. Savanna: I just think this girl is gorgeous. She's just unique enough to make her not such a stereotypical blonde model. Her freckles, her eyes, her mouth. I just think she's beautiful. Plus she has the body,the height, and the youth. It seems like everything is just perfect.
2. Sara: She's SOOO gorgeous is ridiculous. I really wish that she was an inch or two taller because then she'd just be perfect. It seems like there are a lot of girls that are in between plus sized and regular sized models, but she is thin enough to be a successful model. Plus I always like a smart girl.
3. Andie: Those legs, those legs, those legs! They are to die for. They go on for days. Plus her face has a uniqueness that, like Savanna, takes her away from being a stereotypically pretty blonde.
4. Brittany: I see a little Nicole Linkletter in this girl, but a little more rough around the edges. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. I can see this girl doing commercial, but also going really edgy and grungy. I see versatility with her.
5. Laura: Her height is to die for. She looks like a really healthy model and that is kind of refreshing. She's still thin enough to work though. I think her face is different and I like it. I do wish she wasn't as tan though because she looks a little orange.
6. Deedra: This is the second coming of Natalie Pack. She's a little bigger than Natalie, but still looks like a model. I can just see this girl being a fierce competitor and dominating the competition.
7. Delaney: I didn't really like her at first, but when I zoomed, I realized that she probably has the strongest face in the bunch. It's just gorgeous. Her eyes are far apart and she has killer bone structure. I see her being the dark horse in the competition.
8. Kristen: I didn't know that Marisa Miller had a sister!? The resemblance is scary. Like her body, face, and height are the same. I really wish this girl wasn't 5'7 because I know that could be the difference of her making it in or not.
9. Victoria: I see a more beautiful and modelesque version of Destiny from Rock of Love. I do think she looks older than her age though. She's beautiful nevertheless.
10. Ivory: She's absolutely beautiful, but I see her as a Gina Chou. Not just because she's Asian though. From this shot, it looks like she'll be a girl that has all the potential, but doesn't know how to use it.
11. Leila: I see a more modelesque version of Tia Aryton-Hill from Canada's Next Top Model. She's another one I see as a dark horse in the competition. I really like her bone structure and her mouth. She's beautiful.
12. Destiny: I see a mix of Saleisha and Fo here. I also think that this girl will win the competition. I see her and immediately think that people will vote for her. She's absolutely gorgeous, but I don't necessarily see a model, but the majority of people don't know what a model looks like and just want who they think is the prettiest to win.
13. Amber: I see this girl being the one who is so gorgeous, but is so technical with what she is doing that it gets in the way of her potential. I love her pale skin and bone structure though.
14. Kaci: It was really close between Kaci and Briana for who would get the last spot, but I chose Kaci just because something seems more unique about her. I love the shape of her eyes and something about the roundness of her face intrigues me.
15. Briana: She has tons of potential because being 6' and that thin is a huge plus. I just feel like she doesn't have anything different about her. Plus, I hate her belly button.
16. Maria: I think this girl is sooo pretty, but I don't see her doing anything amazing in the competition. I just see a girl who gets eliminated in the first few weeks.
17. Tori: Another really pretty girl, but for some reason, I'm getting a Madison from Australia's Next Top Model cycle 5 vibe from her. I see her getting confused on set and lucking into good photos, but never doing anything great.
18. Caroline: She's 26... That's way too old. And even though it doesn't show at all, I just don't see anything special about her. She's too generic. While Andie and Savanna are unique blondes, Caroline is a typical blonde girl.
19. Darian: I see a mix of Naia Kete from The Voice Season 2 and Brandi Rusher from ANTM Cycle 4. I think she's a beautiful and elegant girl, but I just liked the other girls better.
20. Kiara: ANGELEA. Nuff said.
21. Lauren: She's cute. She's adorable. She's commercial. I just don't see her being about to do anything else.
22. Jessie: I'm all for the pixie cut, but her proportions are so off. She is very pear shaped. She has a tiny upper body and large thighs. Also, she has a long torso and short legs which isn't good for a model.
23. Latrishe: I hate to say it, but I just see a ghetto girl here. To me, she just looks trashy.
24. Jasmine: She's a pretty girl with a pretty face and great legs, but I don't see her taking strong pictures. I see her as an Anchal. A beautiful girl, but always seems to struggle in front of the camera.
25. Yvonne: I'm assuming she's plus sized, but if she isn't, she needs to learn her angles. I just don't see her going far and she is definitely not going to be the next plus sized winner.
26. Alyssa: She's just boring to me. I don't see anything amazing. She's not thin, but she's not plus sized either.
27. Christin: I really wish she looked like a model because we have the same major and I really want to like her. She's just shot and not thin enough. Kristen is the same height and looks like she has three inches on this girl.
28. Sasha: I didn't pick her because I'm scared of her.
29. Jamie: She's just SO generic.
30. Natasia: I hated Gabrielle in cycle 14 and I don't like her any more now.

(Red would be eliminated, black would make the top 14)

[funfun683]

I saw the top 30 girls a little earlier today, so I might as well do a ranking too. Im sure when we get pre-show pictures of the girls my mind will change though.

1. Savanna (Basically everything bdon said)
2. Kristen (Shes SO freaking beautiful. So Marissa Miller, and even reminds me of Maryna Linchuk sometimes so obviously I love her)
3. Maria (Her face is so amazing to me, at first I was indefferent but now I really like her)
4. Deedra (I definately see the Natalie resemblence, I actually like Deedras look better so far though)
5. Ivory (Shes actually not Asian! Shes like Latina with something else, but the fact that she looked asian makes me like her racial ambiguity)
6. Caroline (Im a sucker for blondes, and I think shes beautiful.)
7. Brittany (So I dont like Nicole L at all. So the resemblance was a turn off, but shes beautiful.)
8. Lauren (Sure its commercial, but I dont think theres anything wrong with that. Shes stunning to me. And, represent for Journalism majors!)
9. Laura (No doubt shes got a beautiful face. And is the tallest one there too! Along with Briana.)
10. Andie (She strikes me as one of those girls who photographs a little old to be honest, but I think shes got a really interesting face though.)
11. Tori (Again, my blonde bias is showing. Though I think shes one of those girls who looks commercial but could deliver something edgier too, give her red hair as a makeover and I can see it. Plus, shes one of the girls whos actually giving something with her eyes)
12. Leila (Shes really beautiful and has everything going, but I find her boring though. Like Brittany from C16, great look, but I never loved her.)
13. Briana (I changed my mind on her after seeing some pre show work, shes stunning! I just kept her here cause it would be too much to rearrange the list from furthur up)
14. Sara (Stunning. I just dont like the photo though. Made it in by potential for me.)/Kaci (I cant decide between the two, I dont like Kaci's photo much either, but I am interested in her look.)
15. Kaci/Sara
16. Victoria (She has an interesting face, but I just dont like the shot. Im not sure how well she can actually model based off this.)
17. Amber (Shes interesting but a little too creepy for my taste)
18. Delanay (Im just not seeing it, I agree she has a strong face. But im just not head over heels with her look)
19. Destiny (I like her look, but I just dont feel its unique enough.)
20. Jasmine (Boring.)
21. Natasia (Same as bdon)
22. Kiara (I saw pre-shows photos and I liked her less)
23. Christin (Shes a little too manly for me)
24. Alyssa (Not the best body, okay face)
25. Yvonne (Good face, but I dont like her look overall)
26. Daria (Really uninteresting to me)
27. Jessie (There are so many better looking she hipsters they could have picked)
28. Jamie (Basic, boring, etc.)
29. Latrishe (She reminds me of one of my friends, not exactly a model though)
30. Sasha (This photo scares me)

[chachachatham2]

I am not going to rank quite yet, with the main reason being because when I opened all the pictures, I decided I would close those who were definitely out and keep the ones who are potentially in up...and when I got to the end, I had only kept 7 photos up and closed off the other 23...so in other words, I am incredibly underwhelmed at the moment and I have to look all the girls over more extensively to decide.

[chachachatham2]

1. Brittany - I think she overall has the most potential and versatile look of the girls. I agree with the Nicole L comparison, which helps because I loved Nicole L.
2. Briana- I don't like her belly button either, but I can't find anything else to dislike about her.
3. Victoria - Not the most unique looking, but I really like her look all the same and I see plenty of potential in her.
4. Andie - Such a derp face in that picture and her waistline needs work, but otherwise she is fabulous and I see lots of potential.
5. Kaci - She really stands out to me, there's something kinda Old Hollywood meets Baby Doll about her that I like.
6. Savanna - Not the most unique, but clearly has plenty of potential and I could see her doing well.
7. Ivory - Not too big a fan of this picture, but a big stand-out with plenty of potential and a versatile look.
8. Leila - Great body, good face, plenty of potential...she's in for me.
9. Lauren - Commercial photo? Yes. But I think she might have more potential than just commercial, I'd give her a chance.
10. Amber - Wasn't sold at first, but the more I look at her, the more I like her. Don't like her expression/angle in her photo though.
11. Delaney - She's a bit short and boxy, but her face is amazing.
12. Laura - Really don't like her photo, but I can't ignore a body like that.
13. Sara - Each cycle needs a Sara, right? It's a shame about her height, and her legs are a bit short to hide it, but she is too beautiful to ignore.
14. Maria - She was originally not in for me, but the more I look at her, the more I like her. I thought she was blah, but she actually has a beautiful face, kinda baby-faced but with strong bone structure. And her body isn't as bad as I thought either, the proportions are there, she just needs toning.
15. Darian - I have gone back and forth on her so much, but in the end that means she at least stood out to me so she was almost in, but I changed my mind last minute.
16. Deedra - SOOO close for me, she's very beautiful, but in the end she is a bit old and bottom-heavy, and her face isn't unique enough to make up for it. I could easily see myself changing my mind on her though.
17. Kristen - Very, very close as well, her height was what held her back most. She reminds me of a combination of Jessica Simpson, Marissa Miller, Fergie, and a few other blondes...so overall, I see huge commercial/swimwear/lingerie potential in her, but I don't think she's a high fashion or really editorial girl.
18. Caroline - She's very pretty and doesn't look her age, but she is just too old and not unique/special enough to justify a spot. She could be a great actress though potentially?
19. Kiara - Another girl I went back and forth on because I like her exotic look and bone structure, but she is a bit draggish and bottom heavy.
20. Christin - Her face stood out to me, but upon closer inspection she's not as unique as I thought, and her body/height is a big drawback.
21. Natasia - Definitely see the Gabrielle similarity, but something about her stands out to me and I like her body. Hate her nostrils though, and I just can't fully make my mind up about her but I don't think I'd cast her.
22. Destiny - Meh, she just doesn't excite me. Plus the tattoo on her leg will be a big hindrance for swimwear/lingerie/short shorts/mini skirts.
23. Jasmine - Very cute and pretty, definitely a girl that would stand out walking down the street. A model though? Not sold.
24. Tori - Very pretty, but in such a conventional and common way. Plus she has short legs and an untoned stomach.
25. Jamie - Great body...can't think of much else to say about her, very generic and boring.
26. Latrishe - Reminds me a little of Chris (C15), but that's not necessarily a good thing. I just don't see much special about her.
27. Alyssa - Pretty face, but nothing special and horrible proportions.
28. Jessie - She seems very awkward, and not the good edgy-awkward, just the awkward awkward. Badly proportioned body, bland face, bad photo.
29. Yvonne - If you aren't plus sized, learn your angles. If you are plus sized...still learn your angles. Conventional, boring, etc.
30. Sasha - No thank you. Creepy, intimidating, and very wide-hipped.