America's Next Top Model

What is it with China this fall season of reality tv?  Both Survivor and Top Model sent their contestants to The Great Wall of China, which is cool but don't go on overkill here!  Tonight,  Tyra directs her girls in a photo shoot, which means crazy antics, I'm sure.  The models move from Shanghai to Beijing as the competition heats up to make it to the finale.  With Heather gone, is Jenna the new frontrunner?  Will Bianca continue to step it up and stay at the top of the pack?  It's time for some live thoughts so keep refreshing and let us know what you think!

Heather leaves a note for the girls, expressing her feelings for the friendships she made.  Bianca still finds time to slam her.  Doesn't that take up too much energy?  Shh, just model.

The girls head to Beijing and the judges are there to greet them on their tour of the city.  Miss J and Twiggy give the girls a lesson in Chinese fashion.  Bianca asks if it's over yet.  Apparently, she doesn't appreciate anything except praise from the judges.

The models receive the traditional dresses modeled for them and have to go shopping to modernize them.  Jenah should buy a brush.  Seriously, this is a competition!  Why wouldn't you want to look your best all the time?  Bianca sends Jenah out across the street to go looking for stores that don't exist so she can get a leg up.

Jenah's just wandering around.  I feel bad for her.  She made her way back now and it's time for a runway challenge.  It's redemption when Jenah wins the challenge.  She can pick a friend and the two will get couture dresses made for them.  I take it she won't pick Bianca.  Nope, she chooses Chantal.  They also get runway lessons with Miss J.

Back at the house, Jenah starts crying that she misses home.  With all the attention this episode is giving her, I'm worried she's going home tonight.  She better not!

The girls head to The Great Wall and it IS amazing looking.  They'll be doing warrior photos to represent what the wall was originally built for.  Tyra will be their photographer and the girls are excited to work with her.  The girls get into hair and makeup which looks amazing.

Chantal looks awkward in her photos but since Tyra and Jay say it was a good shoot, I'll take their word for it.  Jenah starts shaky but does alright during her time in front of the camera.  Jay gives Bianca a tip before she goes up for her turn: no stiff poses.  Saleisha brings lots of creativity to her pictures and does very well.

Tyra surprises the girls by telling them that they all have to pose together.  I guess the judges want to know for sure who stands out and who doesn't.

Ooh, sneak preview of the CW's net show, Crowned!  Can't wait!

The judges like Jenah's picture but Tyra says she doesn't remember the shoot.  Jenah is losing herself in this competition.  Bianca's picture doesn't show enough of her eyes and is a little stiff.  Seems she didn't take Jay's advice.  Chantal gets lots of praise for her photo, where she is launching into the air.  Saleisha also receives good feedback from the judges.  For the group photo, each judge likes a different girl best.  Gonna be a tough choice.

Heather is Cover Girl of the Week AGAIN!  HA!  She has been CG of the Week every week since episode 3.

Chantal is called first over Saleisha - that's a little surprising.  Tyra felt Chantal gave the best performance in the group photo, that's why.  Saleisha is called right after with Bianca and Jenah in the bottom two.  Uh oh, I think my fear is coming true.  Jenah is going to be eliminated.  NO!!!  YAY!!!! They keep Jenah and eliminate Bianca.  That is surprising! 


- Gina Scarpa, BuddyTV Staff Writer
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