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Back in May of 2003 we started watching one of the few reality shows that had us hooked from the first episode. Four years later we're still watching and have become borderline obsessive/compulsive about America's Next Top Model.
It's not Tyra that's the draw for us. Nor is it Twiggy, the original waif. Not Nigel Barker who is "married", nor is it even really about the girls competing for the big win (well, maybe just a bit.)
The real crack is watching two of the most flaming, poorly dressed, horribly coiffured yet fabulous gay men on television. We're talking about Mr. Jay Manuel, director of the weekly photo shoots and Queen of the Catwalk, Miss J. Alexander. The two Jays are the best thing on reality television. Ever.
ANTM Cycle 8, captured by our faithful DVR (so as not to let commercials get in the way of the two Jays) wasn't our favorite. But it did have a few moments of hilarity that had us laughing.
Seeing Jael, who never quite looked like she was awake, get tossed in the pool by rapper 50 Cent (whom she pissed off) was rather priceless.
Dionne, who was an early favorite of ours, tore us up when she announced her new "model name" was "Wholihay" pronounced who-la-hay. Even typing that name makes us giggle.
We'd be remiss if we didn't mention Natasha from Russia, who was so full of sound bytes that we lost count of how many times she set us into hysterics. Perhaps her best line was "Its hard for me to get, because I don't talk, like, English. I speak basic words." When you figure out what that means, let us know.
The two Jays, the REAL stars of the show, didn't disappoint either. Miss Jay, with his collar of ruffles, added one for each girl kicked off the show as the weeks went by. At the finals he looked like a giant psychedelic peony. And Mr. Jay made so many delicious catty comments about the girls we almost wet the couch. We suspect he's a drag queen on the weekends.
But ANTM is a reality show, which means there must be a big winner. Native Chicagoan Jaslene Gonzalez, who coincidentally did not make it through the semifinals of Cycle 7, took the big win this year and we think she deserves it.
Throughout the competition she was consistently taking great photos and despite being 5'7" (short in the modeling industry), everyone seemed to love her. She was never in the bottom two during judging, and even our fellow ANTM addicts out there loved her because she was nominated as the CoverGirl of the week four times.
Even though Jaslene does look like combination drag-queen / Janice Dickinson clone, we're still happy that one of our own Chicago peeps took the prize. She summed up the whole competition for us when she said "I'm the Latin spice here. I'm not your girl next door but I'm your girl down the block in your hood."
Only 186 days until Cycle 9 of America's Next Top Model begins. And we're waiting patiently just for more of the two Jays.
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I think that drag queen comment was unecessary. she's extremely pretty and feminine and deserved to win.
she reminds me of a ms. pilsen winner or something. very hometown good looks.
also i loved the show. I watched it with my girlfriend though so that gets me out of being gay.
I HATE Ms. Jay. What a complete idiot. Mr. Jay, on the other hand, is terrific, and my favorite of the regulars. If they could just lose Tyra, the show would be just abuot perfect.
Also, since the age limit for applying is 27, what business do they have kicking Rene off because she photographs "old" (whatever that means). Change the rules, dummies, before you set another person up for failure.
i thought they said all season that she had to be less drag queen-ish.. so i don't think that comment is out of line.
Natasha deserved to win! What a farce - this was the most disappointed season ever!
Oh man, I thought Jaslene totally deserved to win. She's fierce! And she has no kids. That doesn't hurt either.
I thought it was the best in a long time. These girls were more mature, less snarky, better at modeling, and had more interesting stories. I thought the models were very strong. I could have gone with either Rene, Natasha, or Jaslene to win. I thought Cover Girl would want a Latina for their growing Latina market, so that's why I gave the edge to Jaslene.
Yes indeed, nearly everyone said she should try not to look so drag queen-ish.
At the end of the day, most of the girls that made it far into the competition will have successful careers anyway. I'm sure Natasha will be working for a very long time if she wants to.
Rene got kicked off b/c she was wrinkled. And since she was also mean and wore that stupid hood I'm glad she got the boot. I'm suprised natasha made it this far with her puckered face, but some pics and definately her catwalk performance were on.
Jaslene was charming and so reminiscent of girls around here - at least a bunch I grew up with. Not my favorite lookswise, but she seemed to have more (channeling grandma) pizzazz than past winners.
The Js are the #1 reason to watch, right behind the crazy girls and pretty pics.
Jaslene can look fierce & tough at times at others totally draggy. For example the time she was the rebel or whatever out in the school yard? Total man face there.
She's far more interesting to look at than Natasha, who photographed awesome, but she looked like a model.
Jaslene is different & awesome.
Oh, I could so do w/o Ms. Jay's Bozo shirt every week, too. Sheesh.
Im Glad Jaslene Won..Finally a latina wins it..I knew from day one she would win..This in my opinion was the best season so far..and ppl we all know Renee couldnt handle being a model and being away from her kid..and Natasha? She looked scared in all her photos..It was a givin when it was down to her and Jaslene..
Latina's Stand Up!!! I was so glad Jaslene won, she was the best.
Work the Runway Girl!!! The camera loves you!!!
So proud of you Jaslene!!
Miss J. Alexander looks like Pearl from 227. I was so over him and ANTM two cycles ago. Everything good about ANTM ended when Janice left the show.
Hey wait, look at the photo of Tyra and Jaslene... isn't Tyra posing too hard? Look at that shoulder and that elbow!! Whats her name always got in trouble for "posing". I think Tyra should be kicked off for posing too much!
I LOVE U JASLENE IF YOU WOULD HAD LOST I WAS NOT GONNA WATCH THE SHOW AGAIN.IAM PREGNANT IF I HAVE A GIRL I WILL NAME HER JASLENE. U GO GIRL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Was that a joke?
Hello this is marta from shoe fetish on Division. great job we are all proud of you just dont forget where you come from boricua hasta la muerte. Come to the store I have a old postcard that you did back in the days. Keep up the good work god bless you
this season SUCKED!! natasha so whould have won. what the hell were they thinking??? natasha has so much natural talent and didn't look like a fucking fish.
It's kinda sad when the season sucked so much that someone who couldn't even make it onto cycle 7 won this cycle... ouch.
I love ANTM!!! Everything in the show is awesome. Tyra is the bomb but she can be super annoying with her comments. Jaslene is fierce and is a great model. I knew she would win...can't wait for the next season!
Would it have killed you to put the spoiler below the fold?
Miss Jay is so obnoxious though. He wasn't that bad when he wasn't a judge, but seeing him every single episode has made me stop watching the show (so much). That said, I was rooting for Jaslene all season, and even though I haven't seen the episode yet I'm pretty stoked she won.
y should tyra b kicked off the show ?????????
she's the host!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think natasha should have won! jaslene is too dragish to me. ughh this was a complete disappointment. hopefully next season will be much better.
she is so stupid shw she is a lier she was raised by draq queens no joke
YOU ALL NEED TO STOP HATING ON LIL MS. JASLENE! U GO JASLENE! DONT LET THE HATERS FAZE U GIRL! YOU'RE THE ONE MAKIN THE MONEY NOT THEM! DO YA THING MAMA! I WANTED U 2 WIN AND IM SO GLAD U DID!!! YAY!!!! MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS! MUCHO AMOR PARA SIEMPRE!!! IM BLK N RICAN BUT HEY, STILL REPPIN LATINAS! LATINAS STAND UP!!!!!
Jaslene is so stupid, is that whay you said???? she was raised by drag queens?? Well, the judges didn't think so along with thousands that voted for her! Too bad for u, that probably put a dent in ur sorry little life huh?! lol. You go Jaslene! You deserved to win! And Pleeeeeease don't become or turn into a "Kate Moss," always stay true to yourself babygirl, chicago will miss you, God bless....
Jaslene God Bless You Babygirl! You were and always will be the best. I was there from day one watching, and praying that a Puertorican would be able to show us off; and you did it. I screamed and cried when you were announced the winner, just like your momma I was so proud of you. You deserve it girlfriend, I will follow your career and be your #1 fan, I think you are a role model for young girls. GOD BLESS U!!!