ANTM Ranking

A ranking of the beautiful disaster that is America's Next Top Model

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Final Runway

1. Jaslene

Without a doubt, Jaslene absolutely dominated the final runway. Girl walked out with some soul, with some sass, and with poise. Her early woman segment was not the best, but her actual walk was great. In her first pass, she was almost playful, but she still managed to sell the garment and look professional doing so. In her second pass, she had so much confidence and she looked so powerful and menacing in that final black outfit, I got chills. She started well, and ended amazingly. 

2. Natasha

Although Natasha did better than I thought, she wasn’t great. Her early woman was nice, and her first pass, when her skirt fell, was pretty poised. However, her steps were a bit short, and looked a bit too robotic at times. Her second pass lost a lot of power. She looked like she was just trying to get through it, and gave nothing more. She started decent and got weaker. She also shrunk in comparison to Jaslene when they stood side by side. 

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1. Renee

This has got to be one of the most overrated shots ever. I always see constant praise for it being the absolute best of the 3, but I disagree. Renee has the most commercial pose, with her cute head toss, but her smile looks really forced. Her eyes also have a bit of worry in them. She still looks really beautiful, but I also agree that she looks at least 10 years older than she was in this shot. The reason I have decided to place her first, is her commercial. Her commercial was by far the best of the 3. She looked so natural and effervescent. While I think Jaslene had the better shot, Renee had the better performance. She deserved a spot in the final runway. 

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2. Jaslene

This is actually my favorite photo of the 3 this week. That doesn’t say much though. Jaslene looks really pretty, and suitable for Covergirl, but it’s a bit pedestrian for her. The reason I’ve placed her in the bottom 2 is that her commercial was a bit choppy. When she started speaking, it was a bit awkward. She finished well, with the Spanish, but it was still a bit of a weak moment for her. I’m not against her being called first, because this is my favorite shot, I just think Renee did a little better overall. Nonetheless, she definitely earned her place in the final runway. 

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3. Natasha

At this point, Natasha was easily the weakest girl left, and this photo should have gotten her eliminated. Natasha looks so uncomfortable and that smile looks like it hurts. It’s one of the weakest shots in her portfolio, and arguably, the weakest Covergirl ad ever produced by a top 3 finalist. The look in those eyes is just wrong. Her commercial, while semi-charming, was also the weakest of the 3. I’ll never really understand why she made it to the top 2 with this performance. 

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1. Renee

This was the perfect combination of the brief and of modeling. Renee looks so soft and so elegant. The lines of her body look gorgeous and the light on her face is beautiful. I like how she took the arm movement and made it her own. It helped her stay tall despite that weird bend in the left leg. She looks like the leader of the tribe and she’s stunning. A well deserved FCO and a well deserved place in the finale for Renee. 

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2. Jaslene

I like what Jaslene went for. She decided to put her model first and the dance second. She does blend in with the girls and she doesn’t look out of place, which I feel Dionne did a bit, but she’s still modeling. Her face is strong, the hands are strong and I like her fully face on. She looks like the protector of the group. I just wish she has not amputated her leg. Otherwise, it’s a nice photo and she definitely has earned her spot in the finale. 

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3. Dionne

This is a decent photo, far better than Natasha’s. Dionne has a nice pose. I like the arched foot, although her legs are spread just a little too wide. Nonetheless, it works well enough. The letdown here, is her face. Her expression looks a bit sleepy. It’s like she’s smirking but also her eyes are almost closed and it doesn’t work. I think it was about Dionne’s time. I would have also pushed Natasha into the finale over her but it would not have been like a landslide decision like many fans assert. 

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4. Natasha

I could hear the crash from how far Natasha has fallen this week. This is easily the weakest shot she has delivered in the competition. Her body looks so small and her face looks so dead. Her eyes are weak, her pose is just bland and there’s no dance or even hint of a model. I’m actually quite surprised that Natasha didn’t get eliminated for this. She fell back so far that I wouldn’t have even been surprised if they did cut her. She had a very steep hill to climb in the finale after this performance. It’s one of my least favorite photos of the cycle. 

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1. Renee

I’m so glad Renee managed to deliver. She would whine in the beginning about how she was better at sexy or more fierce looks and she nailed this. Her one eye is just so strong. She’s like luring the viewer into this caught moment. Her body has a nice curve to and I adore the hand on the male model’s face/upper back. She created the sexiest shot of the week and managed to still sell a swimsuit. It was a tough call between her and Jaslene but I think she just managed to edge Jaslene out for this one. This is my favorite photograph in her entire portfolio.Go Renee! 

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2. Jaslene

Now this is the girl who dominated the competition at the start. It’s great to see Jaslene back to her fierce self. She looks stunning. Her eyes are burning through her hair and her face is fierce and she totally matches with her smize-y male model. The curve in her body is gorgeous and she, once again, best sells the swimsuit. I’m not crazy about the arms but considering that she mimicked her male model’s pose, it works and she still absolutely dominates the shot. Another stellar shot for Jaslene’s portfolio. 

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3. Brittany

What Brit lacked in her women’s shot, she has in abundance in this shot. Her eyes are beyond hypnotic and sexual and she probably has the best chemistry with her male model. It feels so real and her body looks so extended despite the sitting position. It’s probably my favorite shot in her portfolio and it’s a shame about her go see meltdown because she was on her way straight to the finale with her portfolio and this could’ve carried her straight into the top 3. 

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4. Natasha

It’s hard to justify putting such a strong shot so low but it just comes down to the pose. Natasha’s eyes are just so full of sexuality and power and her lips are gorgeous. The only minor issue for me is that her pose is not the most flattering. While her women’s magazine shot was all curves and angles, this just shortens her a bit and she lost one leg/ one foot. Nonetheless, one of her strongest shots and a great addition to her portfolio. 

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5. Dionne

This is one of Dionne’s best photos. She looks so strong and sexy. Her eyes are smoldering, her skin looks gorgeous and she commands the shot. It just so happens to be the weakest shot of the week. The pose is just the least interesting of the group. Still, it’s great.

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1. Natasha

This is just magical. Natasha blew me away with this soft and still very sexy photograph. The way her body is intertwined with the male model and the beautiful curves and then her face is just an absolute dream. The slightly parted lips and washed face like she has no makeup is just stunning. I also adore that she’s not really touching the guy. Sure he’s got his hand wrapped around her and is making contact but it’s like it just accentuates her beauty even more. This is by far my favorite shot in Natasha’s portfolio, it’s brilliant. 

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2. Jaslene

Like I said, top 3 were just complete standout moments and any one of them could have taken my FCO. Jaslene created such an intimate moment here. I like how the male model looked at the camera and she did not. It’s almost like a protection thing. Her body looks phenomenal. She sells the swimsuit the best of all the girls and her body looks literally perfect. I love the arch in her feet too. I just wish she had done one foot and not both but otherwise, it’s a sensational photograph. 

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3. Renee

Even though she’s 3rd, Renee rivals both Jaslene and Natasha for FCO and there is a huge gap between the 3 and bottom 2. This is the softest Renee looked in the competition and I’m here for all of it. Her back bend is beyond amazing and I love the connection between her and the male model. She has a great profile too. The hands are just slightly overkill for me but at least they don’t look bad. Still, Renee continues to grow and she looks amazing. 

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4. Brittany

I totally thought Brittany would do better than this but I’m a bit disappointed. I like the way she positioned her legs and the extension in her neck but overall it just does not do much. She looks like a model or a lifeguard or both but there is no real connection. I also agreed that the male model outshines her a little bit. She also needed to do more with her face. Brittany has spellbinding eyes and this just feels a little flat for her.