
Enough. So what if ANTM‘s Cycle 16 isn’t as good at Cycle 15? I am going to borrow a very popular catchphrase from another fashion/model reality show. I’m gonna make it work. I can still have fun with this show by being a little creative, by thinking outside the box. I’m gonna make myself the unofficial fifth judge (which I probably do already but now I’m gonna be vocal about it). And I have an advantage over the other judges (or at least I think I do). I see how these girls interact away from the bright lights of panel. I see how they are in the house. I’m assuming this is something the judges don’t see, but I could be wrong. I’ll take that behavior as well as how the models do on challenges and at photo shoots into consideration when deciding who I’d send home. Will I agree with Tyra, Andre, Nigel, and this week’s guest judge Sonia Dara? Let’s find out.
Let me start by saying I missed the first 13 minutes of the show. Random, I know. I didn’t realize my DVR was flaking out on recording ANTM until then. I’m not sure what I missed but I’m going to assume it wasn’t too important. I’m sure you’ll tell me if I’m wrong.
The Brunettes

The photo shoot and final photos are always the best part of the show for me. I think it might be fun to spend a little time with Tya behind-the-scenes to see how she picks the best photos. I would have loved to have seen a few snaps of Mikaela with fierce eyes because we haven’t seen that yet. I would have liked to see a picture where Jaclyn’s hands looking a bit stronger. Although I like what Monique is doing here, I’m sure there were stronger shots of her. I have no complaints about Britanni. I don’t love her look when we see her in person but I love how she photographs. She is definitely the strongest face in this group shot and she deserved best photo.
The Blondes

Maybe it’s because I don’t like her, but for me Alexandria feels wildly out of place here. I’m tired of her drama and I feel like she’s actually bringing it into this picture. She looks like a scared little girl who wants to be let in and if you’re not going to invite her, she’s going to make you. I usually love Hannah but her hair is distracting me from her beautiful face and like the other judges, I would have liked to see that right arm softer. Kasia and Molly are the strongest faces here. Molly is kinda getting on my nerves with how whiny she’s become though. Maybe she was always like that but I attributed it to that horrible weave. Kasia is just darling. I think she has a great personality and I really like her look. Even though Kasia is this week’s runner up for best photo, I might have given to to Molly. They’re neck and neck here for me.
Did they send the right girl home?
Monique was extra annoying this week and I don’t like the way she handled the creepy guy who wanted a kiss. No matter how much you can’t stand someone, you don’t send a stalker-in-the-making to bother someone else. Not cool. Now, maybe someone put that guy up to it or maybe he was a little awkward. Who knows? I do know Monqiue didn’t handle that situation well at all. She’s showing just how young and immature she is. And the constant eye-rolling? Over it. Despite that, Monique’s never been in the bottom before. Mikaela has. I have yet to see a Mikaela photo that really impresses me. In person she’s great but that absolutely does not translate to her photos and that’s a problem. Tyra says she saw the fierceness in some of Mikaela’s photos but I didn’t. And even if she’s improving her learning curve I don’t think she’s doing it fast enough. So for this week I’ll have to disagree with the judges. I think Mikaela should be gone.
Related posts
Classics
John Griffin and Harold Perrineau Talk From on EPIX Season 1 Finale
[Warning: General spoilers ahead.] How are we doing, #FROMily? In case you missed it this morning, the very good news is that that cliffhanger will be followed by a second season, which was gifted this morning ahead of the linear broadcast of the finale. I always legitimately appreciate when we…
Elizabeth Saunders Talks EPIX’s From
[Warning: General spoilers ahead.] One of the things that makes EPIX’s From such a fun ride is the abundance of Canadian cast members. Elizabeth Saunders, who plays Donna, is a favorite from her turn on the third season of Mary Kills People, which US audiences still have not been able…
Corteon Moore Talks From “Broken Windows, Open Doors”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Tonight’s episode of From had us all in our feels as we learned through flashbacks about the Sophie’s Choice Boyd had to make to save his son, and back in the present as Boyd said his piece with Ellis before heading into the woods with…
Pegah Ghafoori Talks From “All Good Things…”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode] Tonight on From, Fatima’s anniversary celebration turned into a Colony House of horrors when a misguided Kevin let his monster bae in and she promptly killed him and left the window open for her crew. While the party devolved into terror and sent everyone running,…
Shaun Majumder Talks From “Book 74”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Tonight on EPIX’s From, Father Khatri made a bold move, kidnapping Sara instead of turning her in, and then recognizing her as a vessel for some big messages. That startling realization speaks to him on multiple levels–as a man of faith, a man trapped in…
Avery Konrad Talks About Sara’s Struggle in From “Silhouettes”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Over the course of the season so far on From, we’ve witnessed Sara’s battle against the voices telling her to to do terrible things, and tonight we saw her unravel further, threatening the Matthews and lashing out in a moment of terror with horrifying results….
Hannah Cheramy Talks From “Choosing Day”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Tonight, on EPIX’s From, the Matthews participate in the show’s version of the sorting hat, choosing where to call home–the town or Colony House. At the end of the episode, Julie makes the decision to split from her family and instead settle in with Fatima…
Ricky He Talks From “The Way Things Are Now”
[Warning: Spoilers for episode 102 of EPIX’s From.] Epix’s new series From is two episodes in and it’s already laying the groundwork for a seriously spooky season. Tonight’s episode demonstrated the careful balance of relief and horror that the show hits, with our characters’ worst fears realized, just not when…
Catching Up with Ted Lasso and Previewing Season 2
[Warning: General spoilers ahead.] The not so dirty little secret about how I approach a new series is that I sometimes make a call based on the headspace I’m in at the time. It’s been a minute since I’ve picked up a show after the first season and then binge…
Interview: Henri Esteve on Grown-ish Season 3
An interview with Henri Esteve, who plays Javi on Freeform’s Grown-ish. He talks about his season three experience.
What They Said: Three Revealing Conversations from Survivor’s Remorse “Closure”
WARNING: Spoilers for Survivor’s Remorse “Closure” The latest episode of Starz’s Survivor’s Remorse featured conversations that showed characters really digging deep into their thoughts, emotions and motivations.
Two Takes: The Catch “The Knock-Off”
Who can you trust? If this episode of The Catch was any indication, the answer is just about nobody. Betrayal was running rampant as Felicity (Shivani Ghai) arose from the dead to seduce-con Margot, Gretchen (Maria Thayer, Gotham, The Mindy Project) played gold-hearted Alice 2.0 before swindling Ethan, Tessa jumped…
What They Said: Top 3 Quotable Moments from Preacher “El Valero”
Both Quincannon and Jesse refuse to give up on what they each think is rightfully theirs. While Jesse is struggling to face the consequences of his actions, Quincannon has laid his past demons to rest and is hellbent on moving forward and putting Annville on the map again. Despite a…
What They Said: Favorite Quotes from Supergirl “Worlds Finest”
Oh, Supergirl. That ending was cold. But I can’t hate on you because the latest episode has quickly become one of my favorites.
What They Said: Top 4 Quotable Moments from Black Sails “XXIII”
The dialogue in “XXIII” is phenomenal. It’s always a fun ride when Black Sails carries its viewers along without giving them the chance to catch their breath. When an episode moves at this unforgiving pace, there is no chance for a breather nor is there a respite from the information…
What Lucifer Said: Favorite quotes from Supernatural “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
Supernatural episodes are almost always funny but thanks to the dialogue and a certain man speaking said dialogue, I laughed a lot during “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” You know, when I wasn’t busy fearing for Sam’s life or wondering what in the world was going on with Dean and…
What They Said: The Flash, “Legends Of Today” and Arrow, “Legends Of Yesterday”
Two nights of Arrow + The Flash = what more could we ask for?! I don’t know what it is about blending these shows, but I can’t help but feel that every time they come together, they somehow become greater than the sum of their parts. And that’s saying a lot…
What they Said: Top 4 Quotable Moments from Graceland “Little Bo Bleep”
Shoot outs. Fake outs. And long-awaited revelations. “Little Bo Bleep” was a jam-packed episode that wrapped up some loose ends and totally frayed others. Â It finally gave us one Sarkissian in jail and pulled back the curtain on Briggs’ master plan, but it also set up Jakes for a world…
What They Said: Favorite Quotes from Poldark “Part 4”
“What have I told you, I don’t require my wife to crochet and sip tea, but I do require her to remember she’s not a beast of burden.†No, I’m not talking about The Rolling Stones! I have to admit though, just for a second, the lyrics popped into my…
3 Moments of Goodness from Brooklyn Nine-Nine “Johnny and Dora”
The most satisfying part of this season’s finale has to the Jake and Amy kiss. Well, they kiss three times but the last one is the best one — and it means something. The Charles and Rosa dynamic was also great. I love how she’s convinced he doesn’t know anything…