It's a little odd that America's Next Top Model cycle 13 contestant Erin Wagner is giving interviews the day of what I can only assume will be her final episode in the competition. I say that because there are four models left, and I can think of three left who have not been on the chopping block three times in a row, and those three are also not Erin.

But Erin's an Illinois native, so it makes sense that the Chicago Sun-Times would get the first crack at asking the 18-year-old student about her "most scandalous moments" on this otherwise fairly scandal-free season of ANTM. Despite the outcome of tonight's episode (which could surprise us, given the questionable quality of tonight's final photos AND Tyra's penchant for pulling those fast ones on us) or your opinion of Erin, you've got to admit: she's been keeping it interesting!

Check out what Erin told the Times about her more "bratty" moments this season on America's Next Top Model, and what she sees for herself in the future.

I'll be chatting with Erin myself tomorrow, so if you have any further questions for her (before or after tonight's episode, 8 PM on the CW) be sure to leave them in the comments!

From the Chicago Sun-Times:

The charge: Grabbing a girl during a race.

"The pushing was entirely accidental," says Erin. "All of us girls were running around that corner, full speed, and I ended up almost falling over, so on instinct I grabbed for the closest thing to me to avoid falling - the closest thing ended up being Sundai." Sundai was the tiniest model. "I apologized to her immediately afterwards," says Erin. "As long as Sundai and I are on good terms, I could care less who makes a big deal about the situation."

The charge: Hiding a picture to keep Ashley from winning a contest.

"I would definitely keep Ashley's picture again, because that was strategy, and not malicious at all," says Erin.

The charge: Complaining about a prize.

When Erin won a challenge, she ended up not with thousands of dollars' worth of jewels or couture - she got a helicopter ride. "A helicopter ride did not relate at all to the competition and did not give me a leg up in the modeling world," says Erin. "I think I was justified in feeling that way, but should not have voiced my thoughts to the other girls."

Erin obviously could not reveal her fate in the competition just yet, but she did have this to say about the future:

"On the off chance I don't win, I will still pursue modeling," says Erin. "I think it would be easier for me than some of the other girls, since I live so close to Chicago and the city has a stable modeling industry." She also plans to major in liberal arts in college.

But the Sun-Times' Paige Wiser, the author of the article, has been watching the same cycle that we have, and she knows there's more than just an "off chance." there's a double elimination tonight, and the chances that three-strikes-bearing Erin will make it out alive are slimmer than her waist. Which means: could we be in for a "modzilla" melt-down?

"I'm not one to take rejection lying down," she says.

Survey says "yes"! Be sure to tune in tonight for America's Next Top Model, and follow along with me here at BuddyTV, where I'll be livethoughting the episode. See you then!



-Meghan Carlson, BuddyTV Staff Writer
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