Winners Analysis

[Sundae Morning]

Why do you think the winners of ANTM won? Here, we can discuss and probably clarify things why Tyra chooses them as ANTM. Let's keep this a serious thread. I mean, for example, analyzing Saleisha's winning, it's because of her being in T-Zone etc. I think there are more reasons behind that.

Is it just because of luck? because of natural charm? because of her competitors? favoritism? or because of her own effort?

Adrianne
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- I think during that time, she's edgier than everybody else. Her attitude is awesome. She's just better than Shannon presence wise.

Yoanna
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- She has this awesome face a winner could be. Her body is weird but heck, her face did it for me. Her walk improved a lot. The 1st time I saw Cycle 2, I first watched the finale than the previous episodes. She really is good and I'm shocked when I saw her not doing good in the runway lesons and runway challenges. She's just so photogenically amazing.

Eva
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- I think from the beginning, Tyra saw something about her. Heck, she's not the most modelesque model in her cycle but damn, she worked it out. Her runway is good, she beat all the girls in her cycle in the runway challenges. Her photos are decently fantastic. The 1st time I watched her cycle, she really became my favorite despite of her bitch edit. I think Yaya's better than her but the reason that she touched the heartstrings of Tyra made her become ANTM.

Naima
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- I think during Naima's cycle. Tyra felt that she will be well loved by the audience and she's right that's why she won. She's not that amazing photographically but her walk is really strong although Janice criticized her walk at one point but her presence in the runway I think is the reason why she really won. It's just so mindblowing seeing her with full confidence, stomping her feet on the water. She beat the hell out of Kahlen.

Nicole
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- To me, Nicole won because naturally, she's modelesque. I don't think she gave her best in her cycle. It's just my opinion but I think she really rested on pretty. Yes but I must admit that in the later part of the competition, she worked good in her photoshoots especially in the Bollywood photoshoot. Although I think Nik should have won, Nik failed during the final runway and Nicole just look so freakishly fierce during that walk and then, Tyra announced the winner, it's Nicole which, for me, Nik stillshould have won but I'm happy nevertheless.

Danielle
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- For me, this cycle is the most unbiased cycle of all. I think Danielle worked her way to the top. When I first saw her, I was like, she's not gorgeous, she's too common but judging her pre show photo to her Covergirl shot, this girl truly transforms in front of the camera. She's so photogenic and that's when you realize how strong her features. Joanie as a competitor in the finals is really weak imo. Even though Joanie produced superb photos, still, Danielle managed to beat her. Danielle have the presence, the personality, the walk and the face. Having said those, I think she's also lucky that her competitors are not that fantastic excluding Mollie Sue and Nnenna.

Caridee
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- Caridee produced stellar photos during her cycle but I think she's just another winner who won because of personality. I think Caridee's personality is awesome for Tyra. Also, the psoriasis thingy pulled the heartstrings of Tyra and then, it started to make Tyra feel that she could be an awesome spokesperson in the future. Then, that's the reason why I think she won. Although I think Melrose is miles better than her modelling wise.

Jaslene
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- She's my favorite winner ever. She's my favorite contestant as well. Like some of you, I think she won because of the comeback thingy and Tyra loves those kind of stories but hell, it's obvious that she's a threat to others from the beginning to end. Although,somewhere in the middle she's lost but I have to say that she's the best in her cycle. For me, she has the full package. She's awesome and she's just the best that's why she won. Brittany is the strongest competitor photography wise and Natasha's the strongest competitor personality wise, and for me, Renee is the strongest competitor runway wise but I think Jaslene has all of those aspects whether for example, Brit is better looking than her or whatsoever. Jaslene's will brought her to the top. She's just love modelling and it's her passion. Tyra felt it and the rest is history.

Saleisha
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- Until now, I felt like she should have won and I know many of you agree with me. I just don't think her looks is great. I just don't like her. lol but hey, we have to give her credits. She's there to compete despite the rules thingy that she violated. She competed with competitiveness. She struggled, she fought and she succeed in the competition. ONe by one, the strongest looking models were eliminated and every episode she's improving. Plus, her personality is good for a competition (not talking bout the bubbliness). Oh well, I just think she fought hard to be on top but I don't think she's the best out of there, not close to the best. I think Jenah should have won. She won because of the help of Tyra imo.

Whitney
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- This is unpopular but I think she deserves to be ANTM. As a plus size, she fought hard to not feel insecure and different among the batch of skinny girls. Her face is pretty, her runway is okay and her persnoality is shining. I rewatched her cycle and just realized that she never had a UTR episode. She's always out there whether negative or positive. Just like Cycle 6, despite Joanie and Anya's ability to produce magical photos, Whitney also produced magnificent photos and she beat the hell out of Anya in the runway. Heck, I was astonished how Whitney walked in that runway. She just impressed me. I think the reason she won is because she's so proud to be a plus size, she's there to make a statement and also, she really modelled her way to the top of the competition.

I think Mckey's next.

That's it. How bout you? Any reaction? :lol

Let's have a healthy discussion. You may agree/disagree with me.:hi

[girlychic101]

McKey- It would be cool. First pre-makeover redhead to win.

[Chantal_Is_Love]

Adrianne - This porn star only won because Tyra wanted to prove that this competition is for anybody, not just girly girls.

Yoanna - I have no idea how this girl won. :lol Her body was horrible, she was old looking, and her only fierce picture was her last one.

Eva - She won because she was short, black, and had attitude and could also prove that anybody can win. I did like her though, her beaty shot was gorgeous and her final CG shot is the best out of all the winners.

Naima - .....No idea why she won either. Kahlen's portfolio was stronger, but Naima's walk was stronger. So of course, Tyra goes with the walk.

Nicole - This stunning girl won because she's gorgeous, modelesque, and can represent a company very well. Her portfolio and her walk were both really good, and better than Nik's, IMO. I like Nik but yeah, Nicole was the most deserving.

Danielle - My favorite winner ever. She really had an amazing portfolio and a really good walk. Joanie was tough competition so if either of them won, I would've been fine. But she was the judge favorite, so that could've played into her winning.

CariDee - Oh God. Why did she win? :shakehead I thought her portfolio sucked until they went overseas (minus the Circus Freak shot). Her personality was fun, but it was just too much. I thought Melrose should've won. Melrose had a better portfolio and final runway walk.

Jaslene - Possibly the most deserving winner ever. She had a really fierce and consistent portfolio throughout the season and produced some of the best shots that cycle, IMO. She was driven and determined to get what she wanted, and she did. :yay One of the better winners.

Saleisha - Oh Lord, where do I start with her? Bad portfolio, her runway was "little-girl-on-the-side-walk", and her personality was just annoying as hell. Should not have won at all. She should've been eliminated for her Flower Gardens shot. It was horrible. She's not a model at all.

Whitney - I was pulling for a Whitney-win until Katarzyna got eliminated. (:lol :cry) I thought Kata was robbed and Whitney's shot was just horrible. But I also think Whitney was amazing before they went overseas. Her lingerie and Fuerzabruta are among my favorite shots that cycle. She's the first plus girl to win, and I don't think she really deserved it, but I still sort of like her.

[8MissFierce8]

Adrianne - hot, pretty and during cycle 1 she was the best. Post show she's just adrianne :lol

Yoanna - She was my favorite, stunning face. Nice winner.

Eva - Tyra needed a black girl, so she picked eva, amanda should have won, the problem with amanda was the age, she was 25. Which is not very good.

Naima - Terrible winner and ugly, Kahlen did better.

Nicole - cool winner, nice girl. But i'm not sure... is just not GREAT!

Danielle - Nice personality but i don't think she was the best during cycle 6. Mollie sue should have won.

Caridee - She did very good during cycle 7, she took nice pictures, but post show she's just lame. I lover her though

Jaslene - She took cool pictures but IMO renee was the best.

Seleisha - Worst winner ever. Terrible pictures and cheap look. ANNOYING.

Whitney - I'm sick of this, seriously fashion is not for fat people, i'm sorry but it's not. BE A DOCTOR!

[8MissFierce8]

Adrianne - This porn star only won because Tyra wanted to prove that this competition is for anybody, not just girly girls.

when i grow up, that's what i want to be :smitten

[Rikku]

when i grow up, that's what i want to be :smitten

Haha you're so funny~*

[XxHigh_FashionxX]

when i grow up, that's what i want to be :smitten

Don't we all? :smitten

[omgwtfbbq]

Adrienne - I thought she deserved it. She fit the prize of Maybelene (or was it revlon) very well. Even though she's kind of a famewhore now, at least she isn't poor. I heard she got 2 million posing for playboy :zsnap

Yoanna - I like her too and thought she deserved to win over boring mercedes. I thought she fit the prizes very well as well. Her sephora ad is magic :smitten

Eva - Ugh I hate her. She isn't even tall enough and looks like a pig. The whole season was kind of a bust, but i think Ann or yaya should have won. Amanda was not only old, but blind. Having a blind model is a huge liability for a model and totally not worth it.

Naima - I like her as well. She still works unlike Kahlen. I don't understand why people hate her. She has a great look. If she would have just not gotten into partying again her career would have been a whole lot better. After naima I would have wanted Michelle to win, but she was just so unconfident and blah

Nicole - I like her too. I think she is the most successful winner. I don't know the full scope of what she's done, but I still think she is the most successful winner. I never liked nik and never will. There is nothing fashion about her.

Danielle - I like her too (haha I like most of the winners from cycles 1-6 i guess). She has a great look and is so pretty. I wish she was still with ford, but they kind of sucked back then.

Caridee - I have mixed feelings about Caridee. She was one of my favorites this cycle, but I wish she had the work ethic of Melrose and Eugena. I wanted her to win because she didn't look all broke down and had a good 2-3 inches on melrose. Her covergirl picture is still one of the best.

Jaslene - I didn't really like her at first, but she deserved to win because she never was in the bottom 2. I liked Natasha (I'm one of her biggest fans), but it took her a while to get started.

Saliesha - I still think she is the worst winner ever along with Desmellza in any ntm series. I still do not see the transformation to editorial model like I did with Chantal, Jenah, Lisa, and Heather. The season was so disapointing because they had such an awesome cast and picked the worst one there. I'm glad she gets work and all, but she still should not have one.

Whitney - Eh she's aight. I think all plus size models get catalougue work mostly so she's doing pretty good for herself. I'm not going to hate on her b/c of her attitude because that's all moot. I think she needed the title more than Anya, Fatima, and Kata.

I think Mckey or Samantha will win. I hope so because they are my favorites. And if they toned down a bit they would [tyra finger wag]fiiiiiiiiiiiiierce[/tyra finger wag]

[fierceifyit]

Adrianne: Probably my favorite winner. She was edgy, versatile, and just a naturally great model. Save the two swimsuit photos of hers which I wasn't crazy about, she rocked that competition. Elyse shouldn't have won like many claim; yeah, now she's pretty amazing, but she had some really big clunkers on the show.

Yoanna: She won for her face, which wasn't a bad thing. Her portfolio's quite good overall, and she improved from being in the middle of the pack to constantly being on top.

Eva: I see a lot of people complaining about Saleisha's connections and how she shouldn't have tried out because of them, but Eva didn't even reach the height requirements. She shouldn't have tried out either. Her photos were fine but not spectacular; Nicole, Norelle, and especially Yaya easily had her beat. I think any credibility the show had, it lost when it crowned a 5'6" winner, no matter how fierce she was.

Naima: Meh. Except for the dog walking, African dancing, and animal (and it could go either way there) shoots, Kahlen was notably better at everything. Naima did have one hell of a walk, but Kahlen's wasn't bad. It's hard for me to get excited about Naima.

Nicole: She should have won her cycle, but the girls on it were, as a whole, very meh. Again, it's hard for me to get excited about Nicole.

Danielle: I agree that she totally worked her way to a win and her personality was totally wonderful. She also had a great "look." That said, Joanie's portfolio was flawless and she should have won. I don't have a problem with Danielle, though.

CariDee: Marvelous. Love her portfolio, loved her personality (she was SO NUTS! in a great way), loved pretty much everything (though her walk was terrible). Melrose's portfolio had a lot of good, but no outstanding. Post-show's been ... disappointing though =/

Jaslene: One of the stronger winners. Her only competition was Brittany and Renee in her cycle (sorry guys, I love Natasha's personality, but her first two and last two pictures were horrid, like, among the worst in ANTM history horrid). Her pictures were, for the most part, amazing and her runway walk was really good. You could argue that Tyra just wanted a "comeback story" winner, or a Latina winner, but Jaslene actually deserved it.

Saleisha: Ugh. Ugh ugh ugh. This cycle was all kinds of messed up. There were some amazing models (Victoria, Lisa, sort of Heather, Jenah, Chantal) who were all picked off with hardly any rhyme or reason to clear the path for Saleisha and Bianca. Gross. Her pictures were either okay or bad. Not deserving in the least.

Whitney: Tyra probably just wanted a plus-size winner, but Whitney's the best one they've had on the show. She was extremely strong in NY, faltered a little abroad, but had it back by the final four. Though, yes, Anya should have won (Anya should have won versus anyone though).

[Livelifefully]

This is my personal opinion

Adrianne: SHe was one of my favourites from her cycle. SHe took amazing photographs but I never liked her attitude nor the way she kept herself. Nowadays I think she's stunning and cool. I like her

Yoanna: I disliked her during her cycle and I thought that she didn't deserve it. Her personality was very annoying. Now I think she's really beautiful

Eva: I think she's great! I love her personality and her look. During her cycle she was bitchy but I like her a lot

Naima: I thought she was a quiet girl and a very weird girl. I never understood her look then and I hated her hair. Seeing post-work I'm impressed. Her look is fantastic but still boring girl. I love her voice though

Nicole - Annoying brat but simply gorgeous photos and face. One of my favourites

Danielle: Over-rated. I loved her personality and she is beautiful but Joanie, Jade and Sara were my favourites. SHe's good but not great

caridee: AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!! I loved her personality a lot and she was my favourite! My favourite never wins so I was simply delighted! Caridee is my second favourite contestant ever and my fav winner! She's stunning too

Jaslene: NEXT! I don't want to hate

Saleisha: Nothing that other people don't say

Whitney: Loved her during the cycle. SHe was my 3rd fav! Her personality WAS great and her look too. I still really like Whitney but her fake smile sucks so bad. Still great though

My ranking:
1. Caridee
2. Whitney
3. Nicole
4. Eva
5. Yoanna
6. Naima
7. Adrianne
8. Danielle

far far far behind Saleisha and Jaslene! I actually prefer Saleisha I think with long hair she looks good whereas Jaslene is soooo thin and ugly too. I dislike her forever.

[Mariex0x0]

Adrianne: She had great pictures. But I don't like how she turned out. (Reality Tv Whore)

Yoanna: Loved her. Her face was amazing and I think she deserved it.

Eva: TBH her photos/runway made up for her being so short. She was fierce.

Naima: I don't know what to say about Naima..I thought she had good pictures but she didn't have a WOW factor to me. Kahlen was better IMO.

Nicole: I seriously never understood why she won. This girl was so boring to me photo wise. I wanted Bre to win this cycle.

Danielle: I absolutely loved her and she definitely deserved to win. Her photos/runway were awesome.

CariDee: I liked her portfolio. Even though Melrose was better overall, she still lacked a story and a likable personality which Caridee had.

Jaslene: I was rooting for Natasha but I still think Jaslene deserved it. She was fierce from beginning to end and she still continues to be so.

Saleisha: I wanted Jenah or Chantal to win. Seriously Saleisha was ok, that's it.

Whitney: I think her pictures were pretty mediocre. It was obvious she only won cause Tyty wanted the first plus-size winner. I just wish there could of been a better plus-size girl.

[VLS1]

Adrianne: She had great pictures. But I don't like how she turned out. (Reality Tv Whore)

Yoanna: Loved her. Her face was amazing and I think she deserved it.

Eva: TBH her photos/runway made up for her being so short. She was fierce.

Naima: I don't know what to say about Naima..I thought she had good pictures but she didn't have a WOW factor to me. Kahlen was better IMO.

Nicole: I seriously never understood why she won. This girl was so boring to me photo wise. I wanted Bre to win this cycle.

Danielle: I absolutely loved her and she definitely deserved to win. Her photos/runway were awesome.

CariDee: I liked her portfolio. Even though Melrose was better overall, she still lacked a story and a likable personality which Caridee had.

Jaslene: I was rooting for Natasha but I still think Jaslene deserved it. She was fierce from beginning to end and she still continues to be so.

Saleisha: I wanted Jenah or Chantal to win. Seriously Saleisha was ok, that's it.

Whitney: I think her pictures were pretty mediocre. It was obvious she only won cause Tyty wanted the first plus-size winner. I just wish there could of been a better plus-size girl.

ITA with everything . oh and I was rooting for natasha too.

BTW : is that elina in your sig' ? where did you get that pic ?

[8MissFierce8]

Adrianne: She had great pictures. But I don't like how she turned out. (Reality Tv Whore)

I really think that's a Compliment :drool

[Mariex0x0]

I really think that's a Compliment :drool

Leave it to MissFierce :lol

[rlykewl]

Cycle 3 - No, Amanda C3 was robbed.

[dongdongahdong]

Sundae, I adore your thread, and I agree with ya on most.
But hey, I am hoping for the win of McKey also.

[Dax]

Nicole is my favorite. From the beginning I loved her and I'm glad she won.:smitten

I like the winners honestly, even the ones that are hated the most.

[hottfroggy77]

Whitney - I'm sick of this, seriously fashion is not for fat people, i'm sorry but it's not. BE A DOCTOR!

you need to take your head out of your.... well you know

[8MissFierce8]

you need to take your head out of your.... well you know

Ok... we are here to talk about the winners, not about your traumas.

[Celsiso]

All the winners were solid except for the CariDee, Saleisha, and Whitney. They sucked. Time for ANTM to pick it back up again.

[Nade]

Adrianne: She bored me, her portfolio bored me, her walk bored me and her look was decent, but not great. I always thought Shannon should have won, and the post show work clearly proves it.

Yoanna: At first, I was devestated that Mercedes lost to her but watching the cycle again, I love Yoanna. She had a gorgeous face and her cheekbones were amazing. I didn't really understand the problem with her body, it looked fine to me. Plus, I loved that she was passionate.

Eva: The more I think about Eva winning, the more I think about how robbed Yaya was. Eva was short, commercial and annoying. Her portfolio was nice but Yaya's was clearly better IMO. She makes a good commercial model but I really think that's the extent of it.

Naima: I was pissed when Kahlen lost to her. I still am. She had a nice look and some of her photos were amazing. Her walk was also fantastic on the final runway, but a little hyped IMO. However, her lack of post show work is incredibly dissapointing and it makes me question her passion.

Nicole: This is an unpopular opinion, but I absolutely think that she should have won. Her face was made for fashion, be it commercial or high fashion, her personality was not that bad at all (I actually felt bad for her at times), her shots were GORGEOUS and I'm in love with her post show work.

Danielle: Easily my favourite winner ever. She is just perfect. She's SO stunning, and fits in with all types of modelling. Her photos were amazing and her post show work has been incredible IMO. Plus, she's the only winner that I was actually rooting for, from very early on.

Caridee: Oh, Caridee. I always found her mediocre. Her portfolio was great but I think that she only won because she was blonde. Her look was so sub par, and her post show work proves it. She is a huge dissapointment and her walk is absolutely dreadful.

Jaslene: TBH, IDC how succesful she has become, she will always be a drag queen to me. Se looks horrid and every time I look at her, all I think about is that awful pre show work. She always tends to look rather whorish and her personality grates on me like no other.

Saleisha: I just don't, and never will, understand how this girl won. She was decent looking, had a decent portfolio and had a great walk but with girls like Chantal, Jenah, Heather, Lisa, Sarah and Victoria in her cycle, she is so incredibly sub par in comparison. A good commercial/catalogue model but that's where it ends IMO.

Whitney: I'm sorry but as much as I've tried to like this girl, she just ruined c10 for me. Anya and Fatima SO should have been the final two it was unbelievable and it was clear that they were both robbed to have a plus size win IMO. Her portfolio was incredibly inconsistent and her look was beyond uninspirational.

[cutepongki]

Adrianne
DUring the cycle, she was so fantastic in every week IMO. She's outstanding so much since teh casting by her personality. Her photos are not bad at all, most of them fantastic to me but, ughh, post show, damn thing!! Maybe because no support from Tyra after she was the winner IDK why?

Yoanna
She's so gorgeous! From the final three, I think she deserves to be a winner the most. Though she's the oldest but she looked fantastic and I think she's one of the most transformers in ANTM history!

Eva
AT that time, she's so gorgeous and had a full package of the winner BUT not now at all. When I'm looking back she's so average in that cycle. In individual she' awesomw but when she's standing with other gils she's lost in them. If compare only black girls that cycle Yaya and Toccara were miles better than her, also Kelle! I think her editting and her selected shots are for the winner. Maybe at that time ANTM wanted to make short girls to become an alter ways in modeling.

Naima
Edgy girl but not the winner to me. She's not so versatile to get a tag of ANTM winners. Maybe because her look is so interesting and can be memorable to people. Just that I think. Her shots are so so when look at the other. Her covergirl shot is DAMN wrong! Her smile in every shot is fake. I think she's so overrated and always does something over.

Nicole
Such a very commercial winner. She's not HF but very commercial. At that time I imagined her on many ads. She can represent all American girl to me. Her personality is not outstanding though. Her portfolio was not the best three in that cycle but she turned wow in the final runway while Nik gave the same thing which less interesting than Nicole.

Danielle
She deserve to be a winner the most in ANTM history. Her feature is so great and her portfolio during the show was so amazing and various. Her long legs make her walk so fantastic in the final. I love her deep cool dead face, it's so HF. She's so black beauty queen along with Nnenna. Such a shame that Nnenna failed since dolls week.

CariDee
I couldn't believe at that time I root on her after the Babins eliminated. She's the weakest in those final three. Her face is too long and looks old so much. She's a good entertainer but tooooooo crazy. Dumb blonde is absolutely her. Nothing to say about her much because she's my least favorite.

Jaslene
She's the one who deserves to be a winner. She showed a lot of passion and tried so hard during the show. (since C7 :lol) She improved a lot from what we saw her in ANTM first time. Though she's too skinny and ChaCha diva but she has a very unique look and very memorable in a good way. I was so mad to see Brittany was not the winner but Jaslene was one of my favorite that time, also now, one of my favorite ANTM.

Saleisha
Pass her!

Whitney
I think she's not the right winner but she's not that bad at all. This cycle had a lot of strong girls. If she's in cycle 7 maybe she deserves it more. One thing that she makes me pay respect on her winner tag is when she's speaking her attitude. I know that it looks fake sometimes but it's her! She has strong attitude and passion. I accept that she can represent plus-size girls all over the world. (Though Toccara is much better)




and now for cycle 11




McSam!! Who will win is great to me.

McKey is a very strong edgy but such damn beautiful.
Samantha has very cute personality and look. Also gorgeous in photos and TBH I love her walk! It reminds me of former supermodels walk!



Too long but that's it!

[fierceifyit]

Because I can't edit my post (anyone else have that problem?), here are my rankings of the winners, based on show only:
1. Adrianne
2. CariDee
3. Danielle
4. Jaslene
5. Nicole
6. Whitney
7. Yoanna
8. Eva
9. Naima
10. Saleisha

And here's who should have won, IMO.
C1: Adrianne
C2: April
C3: Yaya
C4: Kahlen
C5: Nicole?
C6: Joanie
C7: CariDee
C8: Brittany, Jaslene, or Renee would have all been fine with me.
C9: Jenah, but her attitude was stank (it's not about spewing rainbows, it's about at least pretending you're enjoying being in the competition). Lisa could have won too.
C10: Anya

And my thoughts on the girls this cycle if they win.
Analeigh: I LOOOOVE her. I think she's one of the best commercial models they've had and she can also do other types of modeling, especially runway, quite well too. She's got an easily relatable personality and I think she's exactly what this show is going for.
Elina: Gorgeous. Like what happened with Yoanna sometimes, she'll be able to take pictures that are only good, but be saved by the fact that her face is amazing. That said, I don't think she deserves to win.
Marjorie: Great great model, awful awful attitude. I hope she gets a lot more confidence.
McKey: Meh. Her pictures are fine, but almost never spectacular. I like the little we see of her personality and I can see her getting stronger, but she really doesn't scream winner material to me.
Samantha: She's the only one of these girls who I'll be upset if she wins. She's incredibly immature, not a good model, and doesn't have a model's body or face. She's just a pretty girl with an edgy haircut that doesn't know how to upkeep it.
Sheena: I can't see her winning, because the judges have played up the hooch thing too much (though they kind of love her for it). I really like her, what can I say. I think her portfolio's good and she's got a great personality, the last episode aside. Her body's not great for modeling, but can we all stop pretending this show ever produces a model along the lines of, say, Alice from AusNTM?

[youllseemeontv]

Adrianne- I think she totally deserved it. She was a mix between Elyse and Shannon. Shannon was really bubbly and all-american, and Elyse was kinda cold and alien-esque and Adrianne knew how to be warm and caring but she was also edgy. She worked her butt off during the competition, and really wanted it, and I can totally understand why she would be mad at Tyra.

Yoanna- She deserved it too. Her body needed work, but her face was amazing. And she had an awesome walk. She beats Mercedes any day, imo.

Eva- She was my fav after Amanda when I watched the cycle, but she totally should not have won. She's just not a model imo. And her height is obviously horrible. I think Yaya or Amanda or Norelle should've won.

Naima- I see why she won. She's edgy and unique, but can also be relatable and commercial. She has a pretty good portfolio and a great walk.

Nicole- She's totally more of a model than Nik, imo. She looks young and fresh and is very much a blank palette. She didn't try very hard on the show but she still deserved it, imo. Her walk was awesome.

Danielle- I've changed my mind about her. Idk what to think. Yeah, she deserved it, but idk...I used to really like her but idk now. She deserved it. Her portfolio was pretty good. Her walk was pretty good.

CariDee- She deserved it. She had a rocking portfolio, but her walk sucked. I still prefer her to Melrose. I can see why she won, although I think Amanda/Michelle or Eugena (although she sucked on the show) would've been the best choice.

Jaslene- Mehh, she's proven herself to me post-show, but I still love Brittany. I don't think Renee should've won because she looks olddd. I was rooting for Natasha on the show, and I think Natasha did much better than Jaslene on the runway. I think overall I guess she deserved it.

Saleisha- NO. She didn't deserve it. I've grown to like her more, but she didn't deserve to win at all. I think Chantal, Jenah, Bianca, Heather, Lisa, Ambreal, Ebony, Mila, Kimberly, and a lot of the others would've been better winners. Her walk is too hip-hop and she should stick to commercial/catalogue photography.

Whitney- I was a Whitney fan, but I kinda lost like my hope for her winning when Kata was eliminated over her because I really felt that was unjust. I don't like her as much as I did during the cycle. I agree that she deserved to be the first plus-size to go abroad, but win? Naww. I think 5th place would've been good for her, she still would've broken a record. I think Anya, Fatima, and Kata should've been the final 3.

???- I see Sheena winning, honestly. I see her winning because she's asian.

[DS617]

Here's my opinion:

Adrienne- I loved her. She was a pretty strong model and although she's no Elyse and she's more into reality TV, she at least has some work going on and is doing well for herself. So overall, I think she deserved it.

Yoanna- Yoanna has wonderful facial features. She's so gorgeous and she fit the prize of her season. Her face is just wonders and especially after her helmet shot, she just had to win imo.

Eva- She's not as modelesque as the other girls but she has pulled off some stunning pics. And she really impressed me when she was able to pull off a good picture with the spider despite having a phobia over it. While not a total fashion model, I think Eva made a good name for herself as a lot of people probably know her without being fans of ANTM. That's something at least. I think she deserved her win in some way imo.

Naima- Even though she was in the party scene after her win, I thought she deserved it. She was interesting and edgy and pulled off some great pics imo. Not to mention, she's working right now and she looks more polished which is good.

Nicole- This was one of the winners I didn't agree with...until I saw her work it after the cycle. Despite me rooting for Nik, once Nicole started working it, I realized that she was the right choice. Her look is very modelesque and high fashion and I just love how she looked innocent yet still very high fashion/has an edge.

Danielle- Definitely thought she deserved to win. She was a very strong model that can pull off many different types of modelling. Her face is gorgeous, her walk is great...she's a model 100%. Love Dani!

Caridee- I thought during her cycle, she deserved. She had a fun personality and pulled off amazing pictures. Despite her walk, she still was a good winner. She might not be as successful as some others, but her pictures in the show were definitely winner quality.

Jaslene- I really can't say anything more. She was so fierce during her cycle. After her cycle, she definitely proved that by doing tons of work in matter of a couple of months. Totally deserved to win.

Saleisha- She's pretty much the only model I do not agree with at all, even after her win. She's okay but there were plenty of girls better and more suited to win than her. Like the fierce four: Jenah, Heather, Chantal, and Lisa. I felt they deserved it more. Especially Chantal. She made it all the way to the top 2 so it would've been a lot better if she had won instead. Chantal is fierce :D

Whitney- Anya may have been the best model in ANTM probably, but I thought Whitney's win was justifiable imo. She worked her butt off being a plus size model. She kept her confidence and did what she could. She may have had some struggles with some pics and her fakeness she displayed but with the amazing pictures that she has turned out, I felt that there was a winner in Whitney imo.

So yeah, I basically liked all the girls except Saleisha really (I don't totally hate her but I prefer Chantal to have won than her though).

For the next winners, here's my hope:

Modelville: Fatima or Bianca, maybe Dominique (but mostly Fatima)
Cycle 11: Either Sheena, Analeigh, McKey, or Sam

[Wiest]

Adrianne -
I loved Adrianne throughout the whole cycle and I think she was totally deserving of the win. I mean any of the final three would've been deserving but I was thrilled that Adrianne did. So what if she has become a reality TV fame whore? I still love her and think she's beautiful.

Yoanna -
So her body was a bit off but I thought her face was undeniable. That was a cycle where I never actually felt very strongly about anyone but she was definitely one of the better candidates for the win.

Eva -
I always liked Eva. I thought that face of hers compensated tenfold for her lack of height. I was also in love with her personality and voice. That entire final six rocked so it was impossible for me to be displeased with the outcome (even if I disagreed with the elimination order once they got to Tokyo) but she was an excellent choice. She may not be haute couture material but she has definitely made a name for herself.

Naima -
If she always looked like her makeover photo then I'd be in love. Except umm... she looked greasy and boring most of the time. Fabulous walk but out of the final six I thought she was second weakest to Keenyah. Most of her photos were at least decent but Naima in person NEVER impressed me and I hate that she won.

Nicole -
My favorite winner. I tried not to pay much attention to her during C5 and kept thinking "She'll probably go next week" but she never did. I think I was too blinded by my love for Kim to notice anyone else. But whatever, I think she deserved the win 100%. Actually, Nik did too. Either choice would've been splendid. One of the best final twos in NTM history, in my opinion. She has the look of a model, even if she can be annoying.

Danielle -
I hate to say this but Danielle never impressed me on the show. Her commentary was hilarious but she never produced anything special and looked very pedestrian, in my opinion. She deserved the win enough (I was leaning more towards Joanie) but she has definitely blown me away more with her post-show work and appearance. For now... I'll say that I can see why she won and I agree to an extent.

CariDee -
After my three C7 favorites were picked off early on (Megan, Megg, and AJ) CariDee was my back-up choice. I loved her pre-show photos but I actually wished that Amanda had stayed over her for the finale. But I still supported her win. Now? Not so much.

Jaslene -
Sorry. Do not want. Kudos to her for getting as much work as she has and she did perform well on the show but her arrogance grates my nerves. Silly drag queen Jaslene? Love. Cocky "nobody else is competition" Jaslene? Go away. I can see WHY she won but I just don't agree with it, not with girls like Brittany, Renee, and Natasha.

Saleisha -
Don't get me started. This would turn into a long rant otherwise. So I'll try to keep it short and simple. Her win still infuriates me. I've liked much of her post-show work and think that her makeover may have attributed to my dislike for her but I still it was BS that she was given the title. In a cycle FILLED with high fashion beauties I thought it was tragic that the most commercial one was crowned victorious.

Whitney -
Um. Well. Now... I like Whitney. I think she takes great photos. I think she's extremely beautiful. When that challenge guy in Rome said that she could get anything she wanted with that face I whole-heartedly agreed. I also like her personality. Do I think she deserved the title? Not when it came down to her and Anya. Just look at the records. Anya... five first call-outs, no appearances in the bottom two. Whitney... one first call-out, four appearances in the bottom two. I thought Whitney's runway walk was atrocious and I fully believe she only won because of her size. If she had been in the final two with anybody BUT Anya I think I could at least have an easier time justifying her win.

I wouldn't mind seeing any of the remaining C11 girls win but I do admit that I'd prefer if the next name on this list happened to be McKey or Analeigh.

[Tyler Neal]

I'll keep it as simple as possible. :)

1. Adrianne: She became my favorite after she became sick and went to judging. It showed that she truly cared about the competition, and photo-wise, she was the strongest along with Elyse.

2. Yoanna: Her face is one of my favorites ever from the show. I didn't like her body and found her to be awkward sometimes, but she's absolutely gorgeous.

3. Eva: Annoys me. She's pretty, but she was always so bitchy. Did not like. I think Yaya deserved to win C3, despite her attitude problem as well.

4. Naima: I don't get why she won either. She was unique and undeniably gorgeous, but I always found her to be strange. She rarely spoke, always won challenges, and did average in the photoshoots. But amazing? No.

5. Nicole: Gorgeous. I'm glad she won. Her whiny, teenage attitude rubbed me the wrong way at times, but she totally deserved the title.

6. Danielle: My favorite winner. Exquisite. She was hilarious, too. Her walk, personality, persistance, and pictures were all amazing. I like how tough she was, sort of like Adrianne.

7. CariDee: During the finale, I was supporting CariDee, but looking back, I don't know why she won. She didn't do that great. She did okay, but Melrose and the twins did much better. Her personality is great, but her looks didn't match up.

8. Jaslene: Kind of did average mid-season, but always had a spicy Latina attitude which made me love her. Don't think she should have won, but whatever. Homegirl is getting a lot of work~

9. Saleisha: Ugh.

10. Whitney: Gorgeous, but Anya should've won. Probably the best plus-size the show ever had, but her personality bothered me. She reminded me of Eva, in a way. But whatever. I'm over C10.

[Rikku]

During my analysis I am gonna forget about post show and base it entirely on on the show performance.

Adrianne: Though I loved Shannon Adrianne was a much better fit for the job. Shannon's refusal to pose nude was the nail in her coffin. Adrianne was willing to do anything to be a model and she did. Well deserved.

Yoanna: At the start of the show I was like :/ but when they cut her hair off she became a model. After Catie and April left I was rooting for Yoanna. Her portfolio is pretty amazing imo with the exception of her Steve Madden shoot. Sure she needed a little toning but her face made up for it.

Eva: I liked Eva. Cycle 3 was very strong and Eva wasn't the best but she was a good model. Her T-Mobile shot was when she won imo. She knew she was short and posed to look taller and it made for an excellent photo.

Naima: Naima too I like. I don't think Kahlen would have managed to get anywhere in the fashion world due to her similarities to Carmen. Naima had a strong portfolio and nobody can deny that. If the focus that was put on Kahlen was on Naima alot would agree.

Nicole: Nicole is my favourite winner. Her beauty was so evident and haunting. End of.

Danielle: Meh, Sara was robbed.

CariDee: How she won I'll never know, she was too sexy, she was a wild cannon. She couldn't control herself. In the judging room she just made a fool of herself, she can't act like that with clients thus why she's doing drag acts in gay bars now rather than rocking those catwalks.

Jaslene: Most deserving winner ever. Haters can fall back. So what if she can't do commercial? The CG contract is barely a blip on an agencies radar.

Saleisha: When Saleisha won I was pissed but looking back I don't mind that much. Her portfolio wasn't the best granted but she had some pretty amazing shots.

Whitney: Love this chick, with the exception of her paint and castle shots I think her portfolio was outstanding. She didn't deserve the three bottom two appearance's imho. Whitney deserved it and people who don't like her can bitch all they want but she won deal with it.

[LedZepForever]

Adrianne-I really didn't like any of her photos. I thought she just lacked any element of fashion in her look. She seems like a fun chick, but what she's done post-show has left me with little respect for her. She just seems so trashy and wasteful. I pretty think that Elyse was the one and only girl in Cycle 1 who would have been a deserving winner, but obviously, she could never win.

Yoanna-Stunning face. She has this sort of cosmopolitan, sophisticated thing about her that I love. She always looked so polished, and as for her body, yes it was an issue, but the good thing is when her stomach area was covered up, she looked pretty thin. It was only when her stomach was exposed that her weight seemed an issue. Between her, Shandi, and April, I would have been happy with any of them winning.

Eva-I don't like Eva. I still find nothing special about her spider shot and I thought she was such a mediocre winner. Her personality irked me from the start, when she teased that thin girl. She just seemed very shallow, self-obsessed, and insincere. And on top of that, I though she was only a decent commercial model. I thought Yaya would have made a much better winner as she's a great commercial model, but is also very sophisticated and can pull off many other genres of fashion.

Naima-I would have much rather seen Kahlen win. I found that the only thing Naima had over Kahlen was a better walk on the final runway. And even then, I think Naima lcuked into a stellar walk and Kahlen's walk was better throughout the season. I just think Naima's very hit-or-miss. When she hits it, she looks like an exotic, edgy model. But when she misses, she's an acne-faces, just unattractive model. I really didn't care much for Cycle 4, but I thought Kahlen deserved it.

Nicole-IMO, the most MODELESQUE winner. It took her some time to warm up, but once she got there, she was stellar. Nik may have been better at the start, but I thought Nicole deserved the win more and made for a more well-rounded model.

Danielle-I pretty much feel the exact same way as Wiest about Danielle.

CariDee-She's my favorite winner personality-wise. She just seemed so bubbly and open-minded, and like such a fun girl to be around who wouldn't take too much seriously. I fell in love with her the night she "hid dizzily." I thought she had a great talent and commitment toward modeling, and her scary/sexy picture is simply incredible. I know she hasn't done too much since, but I still love her, although MAYBE I would've preferred a Melrose win or most definitely an AJ win.

I'll do the last 3 a little later

[hottfroggy77]

Adrianne: I honestly don't think she had that great of a portolfio but I will admit her last two shots were her best. The thing I don't like about her though is the fact that she honestly doesn't have any modelesque qualities... I think Shannon and Elyse both had better looks and better portolfios than her.

Yoanna: I love Yoanna :) . Even though she was too old I thought she was undeniably stunning and took some amazing photos. I think her win was very justified.

Eva: I really like Eva. I thought she was funny, beautiful and photogenic... but she was way too short and her face wasn't too modelesque... i thought she performed well during her cycle though but i think there were other girls who performed just as well and looked more like models (not including amanda... i didnt like her)

Naima: I think she is unique and had a nice personality... but Kahlen dominated the cycle and should have won... thats all i have to say

Nicole: NICOLE IS PERFECTION... she had amazing photos and one of the best walks the show has ever had... nik did not look like a model and didnt deserve to win. nicole is probably one of the most deserving winners

Danielle: i thought dani was great on the show... she might not have performed as good as joanie but the fact that dani looks ten times more like a model and was young and fresh justifies her win

CariDee: i dont understand her win.... she looked just as old as melrose and her photos really weren't good other that her cg ad.... there was so much potential in the final 5 and i dont really understand how she won... she definately didnt deserve it... especially with that walk... ew

Jaslene: this girl had NO competition! she dominated the entire cycle....

Saleisha: LEAST DESERVING WINNER AWARD. such an amazing cast.... i connot believe she won.... heather, jenah, chantal, bianca, lisa, ambreal, ebony, victoria and sarah all had better looks and all of them minus ambreal took better photos.... saleisha did have a good walk tho so i guess that makes her one step up from caridee...

Whitney: WHITNEY IS AMAZING. i thought her only bad shots were her paint shot and couture shot. other than that she took amazing photos and had presence on the runway. anya (as a amazing as she is) is a little overrated and even tho she would have made a very deserving winner i think whitney deserved to win too. kat on the other hand sucked on the show imo... she did nothing to earn her spot... her photos were all un-inspirational and she bored me to deaath... so i definately think whitney deserved to be saved over her too

[Sundae Morning]

Sundae, I adore your thread, and I agree with ya on most.
But hey, I am hoping for the win of McKey also.

Thankey ddd. :)
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I love reading your opinions, makes me think twice about why they won and why I'm wrong. lol

More to come please.:)

[Glamazonx]

Elina: The most deserving winner of ANTM so far. Breath taking face. Outstanding personality and beliefs. She's definetly not your girl next door and she can bring something new to the fashion industry both by looks and personality as well. Tyra made the right choice of choosing her as ANTM.

[Oyster]

1. Adrianne- really unique and had some really amazing photos that could not be turned down

2. Yoanna- the amazing face and her will to be a model

3.Eva- needed a FIERCE, unique and black model.

4. Naima- Tyra loves diffferent races and ethnicities, Naima is combined of TONS of those, therefore she is Tyra's perfect winner.

5.Nicole- the photogenic model who improved

6.Dani- Driven, willing and High Fashion.

7.Caridee- the personality factor.

8.Jaslene- her drive really helped her in the competition.

9.Saleisha- TZONEEEEEEEE

10. Whitney- 10th cycle, new changes, faces and begginings time for a Plus Size

[Sundae Morning]

Elina: The most deserving winner of ANTM so far. Breath taking face. Outstanding personality and beliefs. She's definetly not your girl next door and she can bring something new to the fashion industry both by looks and personality as well. Tyra made the right choice of choosing her as ANTM.

No spoilers please.

[Glamazonx]

No spoilers please.

That wasn't a spoiler. Just a thought.

[Sundae Morning]

That wasn't a spoiler. Just a thought.

Please let's keep this thread to winners of ANTM only. Elina's not yet a winner.

[Glamazonx]

Please let's keep this thread to winners of ANTM only. Elina's not yet a winner.

Soon enough she will guuuurl! :zsnap

[Missez]

Please let's keep this thread to winners of ANTM only. Elina's not yet a winner.

And never will be. :lol

[Glamazonx]

And never will be. :lol

:box

[Sundae Morning]

Back to the topic. :)

[fierceifyit]

Whitney: WHITNEY IS AMAZING. i thought her only bad shots were her paint shot and couture shot. other than that she took amazing photos and had presence on the runway. anya (as a amazing as she is) is a little overrated and even tho she would have made a very deserving winner i think whitney deserved to win too. kat on the other hand sucked on the show imo... she did nothing to earn her spot... her photos were all un-inspirational and she bored me to deaath... so i definately think whitney deserved to be saved over her too

Yaaaaay, someone else likes Whitney. I feel like no one does. I totally agree with this whole paragraph minus the Anya being overrated part, because Anya is IMO the best contestant the show's ever seen in terms of photos. Kat's gorgeous, but wasn't all that great on the show.

[Sundae Morning]

Jaslene: this girl had NO competition! she dominated the entire cycle....


AGREEANCE.:D

[envy]

adrianne - america's next top pornstar. period.

yoanna - im so glad she won, she's actually the first reason why i start to watch antm. i feel the best girl won this cycle :D

eva - o this cycle is the best cycle! best shots. so impressive imo. :zsnap and im happy with any of the top 5 winning this cycle.

naima - ugh my cutie kahlen should have won this cycle. i dont like her reaction when she won, she thought like she deserved to win.

nicole - i love nicole, she's so couture shots material.

danielle - o i LOVE this girl. she's :zsnap

caridee - i like her, but she's a bit easily to forget. i still think that aj should have won this cycle.

jaslene - LOVE her, she and danielle are the best winner ever. inspiring girls, they are like examples for us to keep doing our best and keep fighting to reach our dream.

saleisha - :yell i still cant accept you as a winner! as we can see now, even chantal outshined you. boo.

whitney - she's the best plus size girl i think, toccara has personality, but whitney has stunning look. i love her eyes.

cycle 11 : i hope mckey win! so she can make up my disappointment for cycle 9 :yay

[Angkor]

adrianne: in terms of look I liked her a lot, she was sexy/pretty but elyse and shannon were great too, great f3 but I'm not particulary happy win her win or mad, it's ok.

yoanna: look at that face :smitten, with a face like that she WAS tha winner from the get go (btw I saw her recently for a commercial for voting with that horrid lipstick and I felt in love all over again) great winner, shandi was good too back in the day.

eva: she was my favorite after ann in terms of look, her photos were great she has spicy eyes full of energy, she 's a diva but hey, yaya was one too!

naima: she had gorgeous pics but I was rooting for kahlen and michelle, I loved her voice though.

nicole: well I was too obsessed by coryn, kyle and kim but I liked her, I wasn't a fan, now that I think about it she's one of my favorite winner, she's fresh, doll faced,tall, I love her.

dani: my obsessions were mollie sue, brooke and leslie, but dani made me love her with her funny quotes and her genuine attitude, she became more and more beautiful to me, she's a great winner.

caridee: AJ was dah bomb for me, I wanted her to win so badly but my hopes were crushed really quickly.After that I wanted the twins to win (amanda) and then caridee.So yeah she's pretty, good attitude but I'm not a fan of her win, this cycle was a disappointement for me.

jaslene: this was the first cycle where I didn't have a favorite, maybe "blonde" jael but that's it. after few episodes I liked britt for her amazing photos and felicia but that was it. jaslene was meh during the whole cycle to me, idk why but I wasn't connected with her.anyway now she seems to do good only because she found a great niche but that's about it

saleisha: oh no she didn't! BEST CAST IN ANTM HISTORY (heather, jenah, lisa, chantal, vicky, ebony...:smitten) and it's our winner :lol, no seriously, I think what I hated the most was the attitude of the judges and the seveteen witch towards dora, the connections with tyra, and the feeling of a "winner pre show determined".
worst winner ever and nobody can steal that spot from her.

whitney: I wanted my charlies' angels to win aka aimee, kat and anya, but I like whitney, I mean look at her face, it's classic, yet beautiful, she has amazing eyes and a delicate face imo. I liked her bitchy personnality and I knew she will win during the middle of the cycle (after claire elimination to be honest). Her photo after she won, the closeup shot is beyond gorgeous. She's a good winner to me.

c11: oh my! I keep saying this but I'm afraid with sushina, but I still have hope for stunning mckeymousse and sexy analie edgehippie :)

[_Reality Fanatic]

ADRIANNE - Tyra had to pick a winner that had a "Cinderella story" to win the first cycle, so all of the viewers watching could think to themselves that ordinary people like them could have a shot at the title too, which encouraged them to stay tuned. Fortunately, Adrianne was the best winner because while Elyse was better, she didn't particularly suit the prizes, and Shannon's look was too classic and common to start off the ANTM legacy.

YOANNA - Again, Tyra was trying to further perpetuate the idea that anyone could model, because of Yoanna's story -- an overweight girl drops the pounds and becomes a supermodel. However, Yoanna had a face to die for that was perfectly suited for a Sephora contract, she took relatively good photos throughout, and her runway improved over the course of the cycle. Ideally, Shandi would be my winner because of her stunning transformation and great photos, but a face like Yoanna's is rare, so the judges couldn't pass up the opportunity to crown a girl like her.

EVA - Tyra liked Eva mainly because of her story and personality, although she was the "bitch" in earlier episodes, she was someone who was spunky and straightforward and a lot of girls out there could relate to her. I feel that this was the first time that Tyra picked a girl based solely on personality and her story (being too short to be a top model, but defying the odds and taking the title anyways). Honestly, if Tyra were going for the whole personality thing, she should have picked Norelle because she had the height and her photos got better. However, Yaya deserved it because Amanda was sadly too old.

NAIMA - Tyra wanted a mixed girl so that everyone could see a bit of themselves in her. She saw that Naima had this edgy, interesting look and that she could transform into a high fashion, editorial model, but TBH, she was overestimating Naima's potential, because although she had the look, she didn't know how to work it in pictures. Naima is one of the least deserving winners because she only had two or three good pictures. The fact that a girl did well in the finals and sucked for the entire cycle does not justify her win over a girl who gave amazing pictures throughout the competition, and IMO, even had a better CoverGirl shot and did just as well on the runway. It's not like Kahlen bombed her "finals," so I don't understand what Tyra was even talking about because Kahlen was the star of C4 and only Brittany could hold a candle to her.

NICOLE - To be blunt, Nicole's personality irritated me to no end and I did not like her whatsoever. However, she truly did have the model look and no one else in her cycle really did -- Nik took better photos, but didn't have the look of a top model. I feel like Nicole's win is much like Naima's, but at least Nicole did have more than 2 good shots in the competition, although I feel like her portfolio is seriously lacking.

DANIELLE - I think that this girl is still the best winner that we've seen because she not only had the personality, but also a good look and body, great photos, and a strong runway walk. She had the entire package for CoverGirl and fit the requirements perfectly. I think that her and Joanie both had amazing portfolios, but Danielle was much fresher, like a top model starting out, whereas Joanie was more mature and had less "youth" which is important in the fashion world.

CARIDEE - The show finally needed the commerical-looking blonde that would truly be able to work the red carpet, be on talk shows, etc., like no other winner had and that girl was definitely CariDee. I feel like she deserved the win because she took good photos throughout and had the CG look and personality, whereas Melrose, Michelle, and Amanda all had the former, but not the latter.

JASLENE - I'm sorry, but this girl has to have one of the most overrated portfolios in top model history; personally, I only liked her first two shots, crime scene victims, and men's magazine. Natasha would have been a better winner because she really does have the model look and had a bubbly, CG-ish personality. Renee and Brittany also were better than Jaslene. Don't get me wrong, Jaslene's post-show work is great, but as far as her performance on the show, she was nothing special and deserved to finish fourth, at best.

SALEISHA - TBQH, I can't pinpoint why this girl won when she was in a cycle with Jenah, Lisa, Heather, Victoria, Chantal, Sarah, and Ebony, and most of her photos were pedestrian-looking. The only photos I kind of liked of hers were the burning car and the lions and dragons, and the judges didn't even like the former. So what if she has a good runway walk when she failed to deliver even one KNOCKOUT shot, which all of the other winners have, IMO.

WHITNEY - Whitney won because she is "plus-sized," and I mean that with no malice. Whitney's performance on its own was not really worthy of a win, nor was her face spectacular enough to give her the edge, it was the fact that she was "plus-sized" and had the confidence that no other plus-sized competitor had in the past. Whitney has one of the better winner's portfolios, but Anya's, Fatima's, and Lauren's were better. I could justify Whitney being in the final three, because she did have the CG thing going on and wasn't that bad, but Anya was the clear star of the cycle because of her great photos, personality, and high-fashion look. If not Anya, then Fatima would have been great, because although she lacked Anya's consistency, she was much more consistent than Whitney had been.

WINNERS, FROM BEST TO WORST:
1. Danielle
2. Nicole
3. CariDee
4. Yoanna
5. Adrianne (we're disregarding their post-show careers, here)
6. Whitney
7. Jaslene
8. Naima
9. Eva
10. Saleisha

WHO SHOULD HAVE WON
C1 - Adrianne
C2 - Yoanna
C3 - Yaya
C4 - Kahlen
C5 - Nicole
C6 - Danielle
C7 - CariDee
C8 - Natasha
C9 - Jenah
C10 - Anya